Teacher Sauce Melanie & Melissa

Today we talk about the dreaded topic of classroom management!  Welcome our guest, 4th grade teacher, Jen Smola as she lays out her approach to creating student buy in, while building a classroom community that is conducive for all learners. New year means a new you.  It's never too late to build the classroom you have always wanted!

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You know as a teacher sometimes it is hard to like ALL kids ALL the time.  This episode is a raw, real conversation about those struggles and what strategies we can use to keep from losing our cool.  Join us with our colleague, special educator Kelly Gron as she shares her journey, frustrations, and insight.  Pour something and prepare for laughs!

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Welcome to season 4 unleashed.  Every educator has to tackle their own insecurities.   Melanie and Melissa discuss how their insecurity has impacted them, the traps people can fall into, and how to grant ourselves grace.   https://awakeandaccelerate.com/

Take a break from learning, pour a beverage of choice, and relax.  This week we celebrate the end of a difficult school year!  Join Melanie as she gathers her closest colleagues to discuss embarrassing memories and memorable life lessons.  #TeacherLife

Resources can be found on awakeandaccelerate.com

Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week Melanie and Melissa explore the benefits of mindfulness both personally and within our classrooms.  They share their journeys along with a variety of resources that can offer personal and professional growth.   So take a deep breath, lower your shoulders, and enjoy the present moment on Teacher Sauce.

Resources also be found on awakeandaccelerate.com.
https://awakeandaccelerate.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/mindfulness-resource-center.pdf

Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Music: All The Tea In China by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Melanie and Melissa discuss the hurdles of making grading valid, non-biased, and meaningful for our students and families.  Join us as we discuss how to attempt to make the most of our precious time while providing students the valuable feedback they require.

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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Music: Later Alligator by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com