Shaping Little Minds
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148 episodes
#148: School Culture, Staying the Course, and Fit with Lori
It’s November which means there’s a brand new theme to the month on the podcast. This month I wanted to bring you a different perspective to the education world. You are going to be hearing from various education leaders; leaders that share the...
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#147: Reconnecting with your WHY
You probably are sick of hearing about reconnecting with your "WHY" but today's podcast episode will give you an inside look at how you can create your "WHY" and then continue to reconnect to it. Reflection questions to help you:
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#146: 5 Ways to Hit "RESET" Inside Your Classroom
Do you feel like you need a reset inside your classroom? It's October, which means the kids are comfortable and behaviors are likely popping up if they haven't already. On today's podcast, we are diving into 5 ways you can hit the reset button ...
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#145: Reflections on the First Month Back to School
I wanted to reflect back to you guys about my first month back in the classroom after being out of the classroom for three years. This month’s theme: Reset, Reflect, and Reconnect. I know how busy September can be and how much busier October ca...
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#144: If Teaching is Your Calling, Stick with It
Have you ever heard of nerdy teaching? I was recently introduced to this new way of teaching. It's a way of teaching that focuses on connection with students. Chris explains it all! On today's podcast episode, I have Chris Longwell. He is an ed...
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#143: Creating a Work-Life Balance as a Busy Teacher
Creating a work-life balance can feel pretty impossible, especially as a new teacher. There is so much to do with very little time to get the work done. Over the years, I've found that there are 3 key elements to having the ability to create th...
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#142: Navigating Stress + Overwhelm
If you're struggling to navigate stress and overwhelm during these first weeks of school, you've come to the right place! In today's podcast episode, I am pulling the curtain back and giving you a little taste into what it's like to be in my wo...
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#141: The Secret to Smooth Transitions
Transitions can make or break a classroom routine. Transitioning from one activity to the next can pose as a stressful and overwhelming time in the classroom. The students don't know what to do or what's expected and you're also trying to figur...
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#140: Setting Up Routines + Procedures in the Classroom
September's theme is going to be "navigating the first weeks of school." In this series, we're going to be discussing various topics that relate to making sure those first weeks of school set you up for success inside your classroom. This is a ...
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#139: The Ups and Downs of a First Year Teacher
The first year of teaching is not usually an easy one. It's a huge learning curve. In today's podcast, I speak to Christina about her experience as a first year teacher. Christina teaches in the New York City public school system. ...
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#138: Parent Involvement in the Classroom with Melly
This is another episode of the teacher talks podcast series. Melly is a bi-lingual teacher and focuses on parental involvement in her classroom. She’s created a system to help bridge the gap between her classroom and home not only for he...
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#137: Creating a Safe Space in the Classroom with Dr. Shani
Welcome back to another episode of our Teacher Conversations series! I am SO excited to bring you a new guest on today's podcast episode. In this conversation, we dive into looking at students ABILITIES rather than their DISABILITIES and truly ...
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#136: Transform Your Teaching [BONUS!]
Transform Your Teaching is a brand NEW 3 day event I want you to be a part of!! And it's completely free! What you need to know:Transform Your Teaching is taking place on August 15th, 16th and 17th.Day 1 will focus on navig...
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#135: It's OKAY to have fun with your students! with Jon Guercio
Welcome back to the new and improved Shaping Little Minds Podcast! For the duration of August, I am bringing you teachers from various walks of life who are here to discuss their passions, their tips and tricks, and their classroom experiences....
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#134: Radically Shift the Way You Approach Teaching
I want to help you to radically shift the way you’re approaching teaching. It took me 5 years to shift the way I approached teaching and make room to love life outside of the classroom. There are shifts I made when I decided it was time to move...
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#133: Preparing for a New School Year over Summer
I've been thinking about you! Summer vacation has either already begun or it's about to and you're already thinking about next school year. Your days are free, you aren't doing much so how can you not think about next year? In toda...
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#132: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Mindset is something that is critical to teaching inside the classroom, especially in the post-covid era. It has a huge positive impact on students; from building positive relationships, to believing in themselves, to higher student engagement ...
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#131: Overcoming Math Anxiety with Aditya
Aditya is the author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety and is the founder of Elephant Learning, which produces mathematics education courses, software, and professional development that specializes in getting youth who are behind caught up to the...
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#130: The First 3 Steps to a THRIVING Classroom
It's every teachers' dream to have a thriving classroom. The question then becomes... how do we get there? How does one thrive during the busiest seasons? We are in one of those busy seasons right now and I want to dive into the first 3 steps t...
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#129: Teacher struggles I faced + How I overcame them
This podcast topic came to me while listening to a podcast earlier this week. I'm sharing the raw truth behind the teacher struggles I've faced and how I overcame those struggles throughout my time inside the classroom. Stru...
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#128: 3 KEY Elements to a Managed Classroom
We are diving into the 3 KEY elements of a managed classroom. A managed classroom can look all sorts of ways but there are elements you need to think about when approaching the classroom. Key Element #1: Reacting...
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#127: Incorporating PLAY in the Classroom with Amy Herzog
Play is a critical piece to learning inside the classroom. As teachers, we want our students to develop a love of learning... so why not making the learning process more fun?! Today's guest, Amy from Sparks Joy with Amy, is on the podcast...
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#126: 3 Things No one Tells You about Classroom Management
I had the pleasure of doing a LIVE podcast event last weekend where I got to record this week's podcast episode. We are talking about the 3 things no one tells you about classroom management. We discuss:managing YOUR em...
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