Join me as I share the 4 best books I read this year—stories that captivated, inspired, and stayed with me long after the final page!

And PS- every single one of the best books connects PERFECTLY to the classroom without even being books about education!

Whether you’re looking for your next great read or just want to hear what made my list, this episode has something for every teacher!

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Teacher Truth: Paper assignments are easy to create, but often create less engagement.

Additional Teacher Truth: hands on activities are harder to create, but often create WAY more engagement.

Which brings us to the big question, how can we get all kids excited about real-world learning without spending every single second of our “free time” on creating those moments?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we look at TONS of examples of actual student problems that can transformed into amazing labs and lessons.

Resources, class questions, structures, solutions, examples, and ideas are going to pour out in this short and sweet episode.

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When was the last time you were able to get your students super motivated with a paper plate?

When was the last time you increased student engagement with a reverse card from Uno?

When was the last time you handed out notecards and nobody refused to participate?

Because after listening to this week’s episode of This Teacher Life podcast, you are going to be so excited to bust out paper products!

And the best part, they are going to product student results.

In this special episode with guest, Jack Berckemyer, we unpack 3 super simple ways to engage students.

I promise you will laugh and learn in this one!

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Getting staff AND students on the same page can be incredibly difficult these days.

But what if there was a silly, simple way to increase the climate and culture of your school while also bringing people together?

What if that same idea would INCREASE positive office referrals too?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we unpack the details of how a plastic golden cat when from being trash to a treasure.

I promise that “Gary” can gain popularity in your school once you listen to this short and sweet solution!

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The holidays can be really stressful in schools.

But the holidays are also a perfect time to spread smiles in schools.

What is a small but significant want to surprise staff and students?

Sometimes all you need is a little sugar and a little support.

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I dive into all the details of the “holiday” Little Debbie December,

If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s because I made it up, but I promise by the end you will have a perfect plan on how to (Swiss) roll it out in the coming weeks.

This idea takes the (Zebra) cake.

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Is your school a safe places that is full of success, smiles, and situations that inspire teachers and leaders to be their best?

Or is your school a place where teachers feel like the toxic traits are tarnishing the relationships of staff and students?

Maybe the better question is… how do you really know?

What’s “normal” in schools across the country?

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we look at 6 indicators that create success in schools and 2 that are toxic.

How many does your school have?

Dive into this real, raw episode that is full of examples and practical advice on how to make sure that your teacher journey is exactly what you need and deserve.

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Classroom games are a great way to build relationships with kids and create student engagement.

But sometimes those games can be complicated, take a ton of prep, and can get chaotic.

What if I told you there was a SUPER simple game that is easy to implement, takes practically no time to prep, and creates connection rather than chaos.

Would you play that game with students?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I breakdown a really fun and easy holiday game that can transform into a game show in the matter of seconds.

Not only that, it will create dynamic discussions and is a create way to celebrate differences, traditions, and trends.

I promise you will be SO Thankful for this classroom game!

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Get ready to dive into a hilariously unconventional yet surprisingly effective approach to boosting student reliability.

Join us as we explore the wild idea of using a raccoon as a quirky connection for kids.

In this episode of This Teacher Life, we’ll discuss how positive signage on the walls and in the halls is some of the best “marketing” that can happen in schools.

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, this episode will leave you motivated to rethink your approach and connect with your students in fresh ways.

Tune in for laughs, insights, and a newfound appreciation for the value of a little bit of chaos in the learning process.

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Do you struggle to get kids to turn in work?

Do you wish students put forth more effort on the work they turn in?

Do you feel like students are failing and they don’t care?

If you answered YES to any (or all of those) questions then this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is for you!

We will dive into my #1 way to get students putting for their best effort on the first try and the amazing system my school in place if kids don’t.

This idea will take you from stressed to solution focused in the matter of 30 minutes.

We dive into grades, student apathy, student organization, and academic gaps, all while staying focused on student success.

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How is life going for you right now?

Are you able to answer that question WITHOUT bringing up work or school related- topics?

Sometimes as teachers we have a difficult time separating personal and professional life.

And sometimes that means we need a reminder and a re-boot on balancing our priorities.

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life we pause on teacher topics and proceed with making sure you are at your best on a life level.

So, let me ask, how are you currently doing in the 8-pillars of life?

Not sure what those are, but know that you are needing something new, something different, and something real to get you out of a funk?

You are in the right place!

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