In this episode, Caitlin and Jessica will give lots of inspiration and ideas for creating authentic moments in your classroom – moments that students will look forward to and remember for a long time. The secret to getting your students to bring their best effort is to treat your class more like a sport and your students more like a team.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://ebacademics.com/2022/01/ep-158-using-mock-trials-to-help-your-students-master-the-standards-and-have-fun.html

https://heathbrothers.com/the-power-of-moments/

https://www.ebteacher.com/the-eb-teachers-club-egw-coupon

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What if we saw the challenges in our lives as opportunities for our own growth?

As a way to stop and ask ourselves, "What lesson am I supposed to be learning from this?"

Take a listen to this week's Monday Mindset and let me know what you think.

It's time to flip the script on disappointing and frustrating situations and use them to better yourself.

Life happens FOR us.

Here's to another great week ... living intentionally.

Caitlin

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At some point this year, it’s going to happen. You’ll get super sick unexpectedly, have a child or parent to care for, or be suddenly asked to attend a workshop. No matter the reason you’ll be out of the classroom, you need sub plans at the ready, so you don’t have to worry about your students while you’re attending to something else. Today, Caitlin and Jessica will show you just how to make these effective lessons!

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://ebacademics.com/2017/06/the-sub-binder-why-its-important-how-to.html

https://ebacademics.com/2021/08/ep-139-the-single-most-effective-classroom-management-system.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML92lxKM4Ac

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ELA-Emergency-Sub-Plans-Part-1-DIGITAL-and-PRINT-2340227

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ELA-Emergency-Sub-Plans-Part-2-DIGITAL-and-PRINT-8338423

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Emergency-Sub-Plans-Parts-1-and-2-8338472

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• Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback
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Most of us live in a world of "either/or" ... meaning, we don't think we can actually have it all.

You either get to be great at your job OR you get to be a great partner/friend/parent/etc.

You either get to do a great job with your workout regime OR you get to go out with your friends on the weekend.

The world of "either/or" doesn't serve you very well.

It comes from a lack mindset.

But what if you flipped the script?

What if you got to live from possibility? From an abundance mindset, where you actually CAN have it all?

Take a listen as I explore this concept of "BOTH/AND."

Every ELA teacher needs some go-to activities for their teacher toolbag. Activities that can be used with any novel (or short story) but that still help students improve their reading skills and deeply analyze the text. Activities that can be used again and again without losing their effectiveness. We call these “rinse and repeat” activities.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/10-Critical-Thinking-Activities-for-Any-Novel-Part-2-DIGITAL-and-PRINT-8150886

http://ebacademics.com/membership

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• Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback
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What if you got to be 100% responsible, 100% of the time?

How would you choose to BE different in your relationships, in your interactions, in your inner narrative with yourself?

This concept will propel you forward toward whatever ultimate goal or vision you have for yourself in your life.

Here's to another great week ... living intentionally.

Caitlin

In this episode of the podcast, our friend, Monica Genta, stops by to give us an update on the pulse of SEL in districts across the country today, remind us of the importance now more than ever in building strong foundations with our students, and to share a little about her 180 Days of Awesome SEL Curriculum.

Links mentioned in this episode:

http://www.monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

http://www.monicagenta.com/180SEL

https://monicagenta.com/feed/podcast/

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There are few things I love more in life than California Wine Country.

Here are my thoughts on "What's in the Gap?" in our relationships before my husband and I headed out to wine taste for the day in beautiful Healdsburg.

Remember to focus on those 10 out of 10 relationships that really matter.

How can you create more of those?

Here's to another great week ... living intentionally.

Caitlin

If you know anything about Caitlin, you know that she believes in working smarter, not harder. Years ago, after not seeing evidence of student growth, she decided to make some small tweaks to how she was teaching vocab. These small tweaks became a system that made a major impact, and today she is sharing her method with listeners!

Links mentioned in this episode:

http://ebacademics.com/membership

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Yearlong-Vocabulary-Unit-for-Middle-School-Part-1-DIGITAL-and-PRINT-8359812

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• Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback
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Have you ever sat for a minute and thought to yourself, "Who do I want to BE in this life?"

Maybe a little too deep and philosophical,... but I believe this is the starting point and question for you to think about if you're feeling stagnant, unfulfilled, overwhelmed, or quite frankly, just unhappy and going through the motions of the day-to-day of life.

Listen to this short 3 min audio that will help you start to define who you want to be and also inspire you toward creating a Commitment Statement for yourself that will guide you throughout your daily interactions.

Like I said last week in our Monday Mindset, it's time to start enjoying each little moment of your life and stepping into the most empowered version of yourself (not just as a teacher, but as a human being).

After listening, reply with your commitment to yourself!

You've got this!

Caitlin

P.S. It might even be worth sharing with your students and asking them to create Commitment Statements as well ❤️