The Teach Joyfully Podcast

Remember when teaching was less about surface standards and more about in-depth knowledge? Or maybe you have a hobby you'd love to share with kids.

Well...today's guest has a solution for giving you back control of what you teach and how you teach it.

Today's guest has the secrets of success for teaching on Outschool, a platform that connects teachers with students for all kinds of classes.

LISTEN IN to find out more about teaching with Outschool.

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There are all kinds of ways to teach elementary school, from traditional public schools to private schools to online schools and more. Now more than ever, alternative ways to teach abound. If you're thinking of trying something different, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I chat with Connie Gatlin about how her teaching journey took an unexpected turn when COVID shut everything down.

LISTEN IN to find out more about micro schools [aka. pod schools].

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It's always a great time to take a minute for self-care. I know. There's SO much to do! News Flash! There will ALWAYS be a lot to do. With the holiday season sneaking up on us, now is a great time to take a minute for yourself. There's going to be lots to celebrate and just as much to plan, prep, and do. Today, let's talk about the best way to get ready for all that [and to be ready for anything all year long].

LISTEN IN to find out how and why to care for yourself all year long so you can Teach Joyfully every day.

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Do you find parent teacher conferences stressful?

There's so much to prep and keep track of for parent teacher conferences in the midst of your regular teaching. And then there's the minefield of helping families understand their child's strengths and weaknesses honestly but with great compassion. It's a lot, especially in the meager 15 - 20 minutes of time we have per family!

So how do you prepare, run and what should you say at parent teacher conferences? Don't worry, I've got you covered!

Listen in to find out ALL the details.

Don't forget to head over to the show notes to grab the free recording form.

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Many teachers have a book in their heads but it never gets written, much less published.

So often we think we're too busy or don't have the right credentials to write that book. So we just leave it in the shadows. If that's you, you're going to love this episode! My guest today is author Lauren Ranalli. She's a busy, working mom who has managed to publish not one but 3 books [with number 4 in the works].

Even better, she helps other future authors to get THEIR books written and published too! Lauren's encouraging, realistic and down-to-earth approach will make you feel like you've just found a personal coach in the writing biz.

Much of Lauren's advice applies to helping your students as writers as well.

I can't wait to hear what you think of this episode.

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Are you a Morning Meeting fan or not so much?

Morning meetings are full of potential for setting up your school day for success for both you and your students. There's so much that can be accomplished in just a short amount of time each morning. While morning meetings started out as a, traditionally, primary grade thing to do, they have become more common in all the elementary grades. Why? Well...simply because they are a great place for quick reinforcement of concepts, practicing social skills, practice (and build stamina) for speaking in a group, building your class culture and so much more!

If you aren't being intentional with your morning meetings or don't even do them, this episode is worth a listen.

Listen in! [and grab the free cheat sheet]

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Is your email inbox overflowing? Are you overwhelmed with parent emails to respond to every day? Having trouble keeping up with all the regular communication?

Here's how to gain control of your email. It's actually easier than you think with these 5 easy steps! I'm serious. Even if you have hundreds of emails in your inbox, I can help you clean out in an hour or less.

Join me today as we clean out our inboxes and start fresh with a new [doable] system. I promise!

Listen in!

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Trying to help your students catch the writing bug? Has there been a story rolling in YOUR head, and you're not sure how to get it out? Join Lisa and children's book author Lauren Ranalli as they discuss the ways authors find inspiration for their stories, not give up on the process or writing, and how to help your students do the same.

Find out the importance of "showing up" to write daily. Even if your students are only dedicating a short time to writing each day, it can have a huge impact on their work and their growth as writers.

Be inspired [and inspire your students] when you hear how Lauren's stories have had a much bigger impact in ways she never imagined! Stories sometimes have a life of their own.

Listen in!

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Finding good podcasts is hard! Forst you have to decide what kind of information or entertainment you're looking for, and then you have to sort through all the options. And there are SO MANY podcasts out there in the ether that it's easy to get overwhelmed.

I've found that asking for recommendations is the fastest way to find something good. With that being said, today's episode is short and to the point - I'm sharing my FIVE favorite podcasts about children's books. These podcasts range from stories read aloud to author and illustrator interviews to children's book industry news.

I hope you find your next great listen on this list!

Listen in!

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Are your students constantly asking for help with tasks or disobeying rules you know you've taught them? Do you feel like a broken record sometimes?

In this episode of the Teach Joyfully Podcast, I talk about things that hinder that well-run classroom and...

How to check to see if you might be accidentally sabotaging your students' independence. Not to worry...there's help packed away in this episode just for you!

Listen in!

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