The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

Deedee and Adam discuss some of the pros and cons that surround redshirting in kindergarten.

SOURCES: 

Samuels, Christina A. , 2017, August 29, Delaying Child’s Starting Age for School a Tough Call for Parents, Education Weekly  https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/delaying-childs-starting-age-for-school-a-tough-call-for-parents/2017/08

Wong, Alia,  Updated, 2021, March 11,  Beyond the Pros and Cons of Redshirting, Atlantic Weekly, https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/08/beyond-the-pros-and-cons-of-redshirting/401159/

Podcast:

Cult of Pedagogy, 2016, APRIL 24,  Kindergarten Redshirting: How Kids Feel About it Later in Life, https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/academic-redshirting/

Deedee and Adam chat about the upcoming Teacher Road Trip.  This is a series of teacher meet-ups that will be hosted by some amazing sponsors.

Teachers must register at:

The Teacher Road Trip

Follow the fun on their Instagram Channel: @teacherroadtrip

Adam and Deedee chat about the #betheyellow movement and the worldwide celebration called Make Someone's Day Yellow!

Visit www.makesomeonesdayyellow.com for more information!

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Deedee and Adam chat with Hilary Statum.

Hilary is a teacher out of Tennessee!  In this episode, Hilary discusses her life in the classroom while balancing pregnancy, motherhood, and life!

Here is where you can find Hilary

Deedee and Adam talk about ways to take learning outside!  The weather is starting to get warmer so why not take the kiddos outside!

You can find some ideas in Adam's book, Teach, Play, Learn!: How to Create a Purposeful Play-Driven Classroom

Here are a few additional places you can get inspiration!

In this bonus episode, Deedee and Adam discuss the upcoming event of the summer - The Educator Summit!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be a featured presenter at The Educator Summit!  The Educator Summit is a three-day virtual conference with over 30 sessions presented by nationally recognized educational leaders.

As an attendee of the summit you will receive:

·  Over 30 hours of on-demand professional development sessions

·  The ability to watch and replay to all of the sessions until September 27, 2021*

·  Certificate of attendance (please check with your district for their requirements)

·  Exclusive VIP free products that have been created specifically for this event

*30 days for The Keynote Speakers

Check out all of the event information and keynote speakers by going to:

https://www.theeducatorsummit.com/

Deedee and Adam share some of their favorite books and some top picks that are available now!

Here are some of the books that were discussed:

Deedee and Adam talk about a few of their favorite teacher-related YouTube channel recommendations for teachers.

Here is a list with links to their channels:

Adam and Deedee are joined by their good friend, Cindy Price.  Cindy is a first-grade teacher in Delaware and has been teaching virtually since last March of 2020.   She explains how she maintains her energy despite being pulled in so many directions.  

Deedee and Adam discuss ways to support not only your multilingual students but all of your students through 5 specific strategies that were discussed in the Edutopia article.

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You can find this free website for wonderful photos that will help spark conversations and help build student background knowledge: