Join Caitlin and Jessica as they help you wring more learning out of your bell ringers! Many teachers have discovered the benefits of bell ringers, but they wonder how to use them most effectively, so that students are engaged and reviewing important concepts. If this sounds like you, take a listen!

Links mentioned in this episode:

http://ebacademics.com/membership

https://ebacademics.com/2021/09/ep-141-fitting-it-all-in-no-matter-how-long-or-short-your-class-periods-are.html

http://ebacademics.com/freebellringers

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Looking for a way to help your students read literature with purpose and intention? Want your next unit’s text to feel relevant to your young readers? Well, the answer lies in creating the perfect essential question. Listen as Caitlin and Jessica show you how, in just 3 easy steps!

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https://www.ebteacher.com/membership

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This episode will show you how to approach small group work planning from two angles: curriculum and classroom management. After listening to this podcast, you will be able to pick the perfect activities for students to work on while also preparing yourself to manage the groups efficiently, with high expectations and clear directions.

Links mentioned in this episode:

http://ebacademics.com/escaperoom

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

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Ah, Halloween: the time of year when your students start to get really antsy. Listen as Caitlin and Jessica share a great activity that will keep them engaged while staying on target with their learning goals.

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http://ebacademics.com/escaperoom

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Caitlin and Jessica will talk about the importance of the “Into” lesson for building background knowledge, activating prior learning, and building students’ motivation to learn. Even better, they will offer three awesome ideas that you can use before any unit you’re teaching!

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http://ebacademics.com/escaperoom

https://ebacademics.com/blog-posts

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If you’re spending too much of your personal time (after school, weekends, and during breaks) planning and grading, then listen as Caitlin and Jessica talk batch planning: what it is, how to get started, and what you can do with all that free time you’ll have after you’ve implemented this approach!

Links mentioned in this episode:

http://ebacaemics.com/membership

https://ebacademics.com/2020/04/ep-62-three-tips-to-start-batch-planning-your-lessons-now.html

https://ebacademics.com/2021/01/ep-102-move-past-overwhelm-and-start-batch-lesson-planning-today.html

https://ebacademics.com/2021/01/ep-104-a-reluctant-batch-planner-shares-her-success-story.html

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Teaching grammar is one of the most common pain points we hear about from teachers. But grammar lessons don’t have to be painful for you or your students! Listen as Caitlin and Jessica walk you through some simple steps for teaching grammar effectively and efficiently. 

Listen as Caitlin and Jessica explain what academic vocabulary is, why it’s important, and how you can choose the right terms to teach your students. They will even direct you to a free, engaging lesson that incorporates great academic vocabulary!

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ebacademics.com/grammarlesson

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Listen as Caitlin and Jessica explain what academic vocabulary is, why it’s important, and how you can choose the right terms to teach your students. They will even direct you to a free, engaging lesson that incorporates great academic vocabulary!

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ebacademics.com/detectivelesson

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Take a listen and reflect on the steps you need to take in order to be the teacher you want to be, do great work, and thrive in and outside your classroom. You can have that X-Factor, too -- you just need to put in the work, and Caitlin and Jessica will show you how.

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http://ebacademics.com/book

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No matter the hand you are dealt when it comes to the length of your class periods, you can make it work with careful prioritizing and strategic planning. Jessica and Caitlin will explain how you can use the standards as your North Star to guide you as you schedule bell ringers, vocab and grammar lessons, reading and writing activities, and silent reading periods.

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http://ebacademics.com/bellringers

http://ebacademics.com/escaperoom

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