This Teacher Life

Want this school year to be your best UNO yet?

Sometimes things like classroom management and behavior management cam bog us down.

But what if I told you this year can totally be flipped over in a good way?!

What if there was one simple way to increase participation, decrease disrespect, get 100% of students organized, and have SO much fun.

And all you need for it is a deck of Uno cards?

This is not too good to be true and I’m confident after you listen to this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast you will be so flipping excited!

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Sometimes the silliest ideas end up being the most strategic ideas!

So let me ask you, how is classroom management going in your teacher life right now?

Are students getting disorganized?

Are students struggling to keep their hands to themselves?

Are students simply not turning in work?

If you are looking for a solution to solve common teacher problems you are in the right place.

On this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we dive into one of the dumbest things I’ve ever done, but the good news is… it TOTALLY works!

It takes no time to prep because all you need is a pen!

Trust me, you are going to love this new classroom competition.

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Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that drives you crazy?

Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students?

Do you want to add a little bit of fun while also creating organized, effective, and engaged kids?

If you said YES to any (or all) of those things then you are in the right place!

And all you need for this idea is a dice.

Seriously!

Get everything “rolling” in the right direction for your school and your students with this simple, but significant class competition.

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Check out the Engaging Battle Brackets! Perfect for Relationship Building AND Engaging Competitions In Your Classroom

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Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues.

The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot.

We had whole classes dedicated to it in undergrad.

Our principals talk about it in our evaluations.

And these days some teachers are even saying we need to “ditch it.”

Some educators believe that classroom management “isn’t needed” if we just have classroom respect.

What do you think?

Well, in this episode I give my 2 cents on classroom management AND dish out my all time FAVORITE idea on how I manage my own students.

And all you need is a deck of cards.

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Do you have a door to your classroom?  If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you!

Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you.

Do you want students engaging rather than staring at the wall? Of course you do! So, I’ve for an engaging idea for you.

3 ideas will come your way in this episode that is all about being a Game Changer for kids.

If you are looking for ways to boost student engagement and increase student motivation, this episode is for you!

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Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last more than a few days?

Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground?

If you are truly ready for this year to be different then this episode is for you.

We will dive into 4 small habits that will set your morning up for total success so you can have an incredible day in the classroom.

These 4 habits will make you a better teacher because they will impact your whole day on a positive level.

Get ready to be mind-blown on how easy these ideas are to implement too.

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Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today’s problems in schools?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the biggest stressors teachers face—apathy and attendance—and how they’re affecting classrooms everywhere.

From students who just don’t seem to care, to the endless challenges of getting them to show up, we’ll explore practical solutions that can make a real difference.

Tune in for fresh, fun ideas to boost engagement, increase attendance, and make your school days a whole lot smoother!

And spoiler alert… this idea DOES NOT involve burping up ANOTHER binder!

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Sometimes the best thing we can do in schools is laugh.

Parents, students, and fellow teachers will say something or ask a question and then our jaw drops to the floor.

“Did you really just say that?”

“Did that really just happen?”

Yes… yes it did!

Come take a listen to this episode where I will share hilarious, ridiculous things that have actually been said or done in schools.

You won’t be able to get through this 20 minutes without cracking up and thinking, “Yep! that sounds familiar.”

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Let’s be honest—teachers are absolute pros at showing up for everyone else… but not always for themselves.

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re breaking down three hilarious but totally real reasons why it’s time to take that mental health sick day—without the guilt, the fear, or the “but what about my sub plans?” panic spiral.

From the chaos that happens when you try to “power through,” to the magic of doing absolutely nothing for your sanity, this one’s a mix of laughs, truth, and much-needed permission to rest.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is… call in sick!

PS- One of the reasons is adorable, one of the reasons is controversial, and one of the reasons is absolutely embarrassing and ridiculous!

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Principals & School Leaders! What if all that effort… all those initiatives… all that time spent solving school problems… is actually leading your staff and students right back to where they started?

In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we unpack a frustrating (and very real) cycle many school unknowingly fall into—

putting out fires, reacting to issues, and chasing quick fixes that feel productive in the moment… but ultimately create a loop of déjà vu year after year.

If you’ve ever felt like your staff is working hard but not moving forward, or that the same challenges keep resurfacing no matter what you try, this conversation will hit home.

We’ll break down the “chaotic circle” many schools get stuck in and, more importantly, how to step out of it.

You’ll walk away with a simple, proactive approach to building a clear, focused plan that actually drives progress—so your school isn’t just busy… it’s moving forward with purpose.

PS- You will also walk away with an absolutely rock solid plan for your Processional Development this year!

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