In this episode of the Deep Dive series, we talk about what you can do to be prepared to teach a new unit confidently and effectively.

This is another episode in the Ten Things series, where I sit down with a coach or former teacher and have a fun, relaxed conversation about GrapeSEED.

The guest for this episode is David Kim, a GrapeSEED Coach in Japan!

In the Take a Step series, we will take a very close look at the Progression of Learning our students will go through with a particular component in a unit. We will look at the Quick Checks in the Teacher Manual to get the big-picture look at our goals and then dive into the Lesson Plans and see how what we are doing in each day contributes to achieving those big picture goals.

The focus material in this episode is Unit 3's We Say "Please!"

In episode five of this series, Aaron Jones and I talk about three beloved GrapeSEED materials. We will share stories and talk about specific practical teaching tips.

U11 There's a Hole! 01:45

U5 Everybody Grows 13:35

U3 I Like These Things 23:22

Part 2 of Broose's interview focuses mainly on LittleSEED and how the characters were developed! A fun listen for LittleSEED teachers and fans in general!

Today's guest is GrapeSEED's Art Director, Broose Johnson! We talk about the background of some of the major GrapeSEED characters as well and  the unique process of turning a 2D image into a 3D animation. Part 2 of this interview, focusing on LittleSEED, will release next week!

On this Deep Dive, we welcome back Bruno Di Stefano, a long-time teacher in southern Japan. We discuss helpful ways that schools, specifically teachers, can help new teachers settle in and be effective with GrapeSEED. A must-listen for school managers or head teachers and an overall great listen for anyone!

We are starting a new series here in this episode called Take a Step. In it, we will take a very close look at the Progression of Learning our students will go through with a particular material in a unit. We will look at the Quick Checks in the Teacher Manual to get the big-picture look at our goals and then dive into the Lesson Plans and see how what we are doing in each day contributes to achieving those big picture goals.

The focus material is Unit 2's story Ten Things.

In this episode of This and That, Miklos and I dive in to meaningful coaching, how you as a teacher can make the most of your relationship with your GrapeSEED Coach! Use today's episode as a chance to reach out to your Coach for anything, even just to say hi!

In episode four of this new series, Marina Urusova and I talk about three beloved GrapeSEED materials. We will share stories and talk about specific practical teaching tips.

U6 Jam, Jam 01:09

U10 Rude, Rude Kitty 12:40

U4 Farmer and the Carrot 24:10