In this episode, I share my six secrets to How we can do more in the very limited time that we have! 1) Find out what you are passionate about and find ways to put it to use or to help others with your gift, 2) Make plans. If you fail to plan, you plan […]

I was a fidgety child in school, and today I deal with fidgety children. I share my secrets to : 1) understanding them, and 2) dealing with them appropriately in order to help them succeed. Also check out this video of an example of how correct nurture has yielded it’s reward. Interested in reading more? […]

Being frustrated with parents: Why some parents do the strangest things to their children   I’m happy to announce a new feature on my website. If you go to theessenceofteaching.com, you will be able to make an audio recording of your question so that I can feature it and address it on my show.   […]

The topic for today is “I think your child has special needs”: breaking the news to parents in a way which enhances collaboration. By the end of this session, I hope that you will have a different perspective about children or people with special needs or learning difficulties so that you will be able to […]

How can this podcast help me? What’s in it for kindergarten teachers like me? Hooray! The Essence Of Teaching Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio. If you prefer to subscribe and listen to it on Stitcher Radio, click here. For today’s episode, I will share with you what I do and how you can benefit […]

This session teaches you some strategies to make your classroom teaching more pleasurable and enjoyable for both you and your students. Your secret sauce refers to your natural interest or talent. Identify the things which you enjoy doing during your free time, something which absolutely relaxes you and helps you drift off into a world […]

What it means to be a good teacher; do you have what it takes to be a real gem? We are all great teachers in the making and with enough shaping, polishing and refining, you will turn out to be a gem of a teacher. An article in The Telegraph dated Jan 10th this year […]

Goal setting for success; how to set goals to be a better kindergarten teacher. In order to work towards being a better teacher, you first need to find out what your core/purpose/aspirations and then you can take small steps and work your way towards it. Here’s what you’ll need to do: 1) Think about a […]

In this episode, we discuss how teachers can take charge of their own professional development using the technique of being a reflective teacher. By implementing three simple steps, you can begin to grow as a teacher and start to overcome the daily challenges of the profession. For more resources, please visit theessenceofteaching.com where you can […]