We Teach So Hard!

Planning for your end-of-year classroom celebrations doesn't have to feel apocalyptic! We offer tips and suggestions for some great ways to celebrate your kiddos.  You won't have to smash your piggy bank, either, we promise!  Our EOY mantra is "Keep it simple. Keep it inexpensive. Keep it fun!" Give this episode a listen if you're searching for ideas. 

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Be sure to check out our blogs!

Tracy @ http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com

Kathie @ https://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

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The end is in sight, and you have to think about packing up your classroom for the summer. Whether you're required to pack up your entire room for the summer, or tuck your teaching goodies away in cabinets and closets, this episode is for you.  It doesn't have to be a headache.  Listen in as we discuss ways we keep ourselves organized... or not (SOME of us are a little unorganized, but we get an A+ for effort). We laugh a little, and bitch a little, but you'll come away with a new idea or two!

Like what you hear? Visit our Facebook page or blogs where we offer teaching tips, ideas, funnies, and goodies!

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Tracy @http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/

Kathie @ https://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 LIcensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

Calling all listeners! This announcement is JUST for you, because YOU TEACH SO HARD! Listen, and click the link below to enter! 

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Looking for the perfect Mother's Day craft for your kiddos to do this week? SO ARE WE! Seriously though, sometimes Mother's Day can be difficult to navigate. We've all had students who have lost mothers, are in foster care, or have absentee moms. This holiday can be emotionally challenging. In this episode, we share creative writing and craft ideas, a few good books, and some ideas for helping our kiddos who struggle this time of year. This episode is for you because YOU TEACH SO HARD!

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OR visit our blogs where we share ideas, resources and freebies!

Tracy @ http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com

Kathie @ https://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

You're tired...bone tired, but someone has got to pay the bills, so you're teaching summer school this year! It doesn't have to be doom, gloom and drudgery. Summer school can be a fantastic time to try out new teaching ideas, themes, projects and lessons. It doesn't have to be worksheet-driven. For your sanity, and your kiddos' survival, give this episode a listen. We've got great ideas for you, because you TEACH SO HARD!

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Tracy @ http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/

Kathie @  https://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com/

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

Do we hear wailing and the gnashing of teeth? The end is near, and your students are squirrely and CHECKED OUT. Don't freak out! Take them outside! In this episode of WE TEACH SO HARD, we share fun end-of-year ideas for taking the learning and teaching outside. Spring is in the air, don't despair! Take it outside. Student engagement will soar! 

Like what you hear? Be sure to give us a shout out. Leave a comment or rate us on your listening platform. We're always looking for podcast ideas, share yours in the comments! Or, stop by and visit our blogs. We write weekly about teaching, learning, and teacher life. 

Tracy @  https://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com 

Retta @  http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com 

Deann @  https://socrateslantern.com 

Kathie @  https://triedandtrueteachingtools.com 

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

We've got the future of the planet in our classrooms. Earth Day is a fantastic opportunity to begin conservation conversations and education with your students with the intent that Earth Day might be celebrated EVERY DAY. This episode is chocked full of ideas to use with your students throughout the spring months...literacy, math, science and social studies! We've got all the bases covered for your Earth Day celebrations. 

Like what you hear? Then give us a shout out, leave us a comment or a rating. Or better yet, comment with an idea for a future podcast topic. 

The Earth Day Special (referenced in the podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz0HzS1O-ug

Visit us at our blogs!

Tracy @ http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com

Kathie @ http://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

We're galloping toward the year's end. There's standardized testing to get through...HOURS of it, in fact. Field trips, assemblies, learning celebrations, and don't forget about your evaluation, report cards, common assessments, and closing up your classroom. When we think about our school life in the months of April, May and June, it's hard not to hyperventilate. BECAUSE WE STILL HAVE TO TEACH, and let's face it-our students are checked out! Interdisciplinary projects can save your sanity. They really can! They'll keep the learning going, engage your kids, and help you get in all those standards you still have to teach.  TURN UP YOUR VOLUME and get ready to rock your end of the year teaching!

Like what you hear? Give us a shout out, share a podcast link with a colleague, or leave a comment.  OR VISIT OUR BLOGS! We have a ton of ideas to get you through the end of your school year. 

Tracy @ http://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/

Retta @ http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/

Kathie @ http://triedandtrueteachingtools.blogspot.com/

Deann @ https://socrateslantern.com/

Image Credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be Go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0

April is National Poetry Month and we at We Teach So Hard have collectively decided that it is one of our favorite months! Poetry can rock your readers and writers workshops. It doesn't have to be intimidating, and we show you how. This podcast is filled with fabulous ideas for incorporating poetry in your classroom. Be sure to check out our blog posts too! They are overflowing with  FREE poetry ideas this week, just for you! From free verse to formulaic patterns, from reading strategies to writing tools, we've got you covered!

Tracy @  https://mossyoakmusings.blogspot.com/ 

Kathie @  https://www.triedandtrueteachingtools.com/ 

Deann @  https://socrateslantern.com/ 

Retta @  http://rainbowcitylearning.blogspot.com/ 

Image credit: Jennifer Ward

"The Show Must Be go" Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: by Attribution 3.0 Licensed https://creativecommons.org/license/by3.0