Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach

Meet Heidi and Emily from The Teacher Approved podcastDo you ever feel like there’s just not enough time to be the kind of teacher you know you could be? Co-hosts (and sisters!) Heidi and Emily of Second Story Window are here to help you elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Join them as they share research-based and teacher-approved strategies to make your teaching more efficient and more effective than ever before. Count on the Teacher Approved podcast for a weekly serving of bite-sized professional development that you can apply in your classroom today.
What is ATTA BOY? And how it can help you with affirming studentsAfter planning all summer and getting things ready, we know you are eager to start teaching the curriculum when the first day of school finally arrives. And while it’s great to review concepts from last year, that’s not the most important aspect at the beginning of school. You’ve heard us use the acronym ATTA BOY to describe your back-to-school goals, but in today’s episode, we’re sharing why affirming students is your most important goal for back-to-school.
Once we thought about it, we realized that affirming students in the beginning is key to success with the other three goals of training, teaching, and assessing. Building connections with students and creating a safe space for them to learn and grow, impacts their learning, engagement, and behavior. Additionally, we give ideas on how to effectively implement affirming students in your classroom.
It’s normal to want to jump right into learning content right at the beginning, but your students’ learning will be more effective if you start with the affirming goal. So while you’re still planning this summer, don’t forget to include some plans on ways for affirming students.
Resources mentioned:Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life First Name Basis Podcast@firstname.basis InstagramNampons
Connect with Heidi & Emily:Teacher Summer Talks Audio SummitConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
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Key themes (lies!) discussed in Lies We Tell Ourselves as Homeschool Moms: Lie #1: I’m not qualified to teach my childrenLie #2: My kids are falling behindLie #3: I’m too busy too…Lie #4: I’m not doing enough or I am not enough
In this episode of Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast, Kelsey along with fellow life coach and homeschool mom, Katie Hedrick host of the Joy At Home podcast delve into the misconceptions and self-deceptions that homeschool moms often face. Their conversation provides support and empowerment to homeschooling moms, acknowledging their fears and doubts while uncovering the truth behind the lies they tell themselves. 
Resources mentioned:Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life 
Connect with Katie:Visit Katie’s websiteFollow Katie on Tik Tok- Katie Hedrick | Joy at Home (@katielynnhedrick)Follow Katie on Facebook- Katie Hedrick - Joy at HomeSubscribe to the Joy At Home Podcast
Connect with Kelsey:Follow her on Instagram @educateandrejuvenateJoin our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.Preorder Kelsey’s book- Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life

Key Themes from Creating and Honoring Boundaries with Barb FlowersThe importance of boundaries to prioritize self-care and well-beingWays to set limits for managing your time and avoiding over-commitmentHow to effectively communicate boundaries and maintain healthy relationships
In today's fast-paced educational landscape, educators often find themselves juggling numerous responsibilities, leading to stress, burnout, and a struggle to prioritize their own well-being. In episode 132 of "Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast," teacher burnout coach Barb Flowers and host Kelsey Sorensen shed light on the critical role of setting boundaries in the context of teaching and personal life. 
Resources mentioned:Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life 
Connect with Barb:Visit her websiteListen to her podcast The Teacher Burnout Podcast
Connect with Kelsey:Follow her on Instagram @educateandrejuvenateJoin our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.Preorder Kelsey’s book- Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life

Kelsey highlights a few ways that you can have your best summer yet! Create a stress management plan and use the mindset tools you have to handle stress this summer and to prepare you for the upcoming school year. Design your ideal week schedule to manage your time this summer. Find community and connection for support.
Resources mentioned:
Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life Get my Create Your Ideal Week Free Printable
Connect with Kelsey:
Follow her on Instagram @educateandrejuvenateJoin our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.Preorder Kelsey’s book- Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life

As the school year comes to a close, educators are presented with a golden opportunity to embrace the much-needed respite of summer. In this episode of Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast, Kelsey guides us through a transformative journey, focusing on self-reflection and creating an action plan for a rejuvenating summer break. By carefully balancing self-care, personal growth, and professional development, this two-part series aims to ensure that educators make the most of their well-deserved time off.
Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching:Kelsey shares her struggles with juggling work and family and acknowledges the challenges of balancing commitments. These episodes encourage educators to reignite the spark of excitement in teaching during the summer break. By tapping into your energy and passion, educators are guided to restore themselves to a former state of vigor or create something completely new and fresh.
Rejuvenating Your Mind, Body, and Space:The importance of physical and mental rejuvenation is emphasized, with a focus on addressing stress-related health issues and rewiring negative thought patterns. To do so, Kelsey asks a series of questions for you to ask yourself. Write down your answers to the questions (especially to the questions that resonate with you!). 
Resources mentioned:Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life 
Connect with Kelsey:Follow her on Instagram @educateandrejuvenateJoin our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.Preorder Kelsey’s book- Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life

Mastering Small Groups and Literacy Centers: A Science of Reading Approach
In episode 129 of "Educate and Rejuvenate: The Podcast," Malia Hollowell sheds light on the importance of small groups in the science of reading classroom. With over 67% of 4th graders in the United States reading below grade level, implementing effective small groups becomes crucial. Malia is a science of reading expert and emphasizes the significance of aligning small group instruction with the science of reading principles. Let's delve deeper into the strategies and tips discussed in the episode.
Resources mentioned:
Get your tickets to Educate & RejuvenateThe Science of Reading In Action by Malia HollowellEducate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life 
Connect with Malia:
The Reading Road Map CourseInstagram- playdough2platoFree Phonological Awareness Daily Warm-Ups
Connect with Kelsey:
Follow her on Instagram @educateandrejuvenate.Join our Facebook group: Wife Teacher Mommies Unite.Follow on Pinterest for more helpful resources.Preorder Kelsey’s book- Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life