The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
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The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.

  1. 67. Little Things That Make Class More Fun-Daily Lesson Structure

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    67. Little Things That Make Class More Fun-Daily Lesson Structure

    Small changes to your lesson structure can incorporate a lot of fun. Let's dive into 13 ideas you'll want to try with your learners. Resources Ellie’s Blog Post -  https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/math-task-cards-with-a-twist-print-and-digital-truth-or-dare/ Math Truth or Dare: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-math-truth-or-dare-games-258341 Math Wheels: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-math-doodle-wheels-all-303188 Math Color by Numbers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-math-color-by-number-all-161979 Related Episodes Episode 3 - Three Games to Play in Your Classroom https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/classroom-games-you-can-play-today-episode-3/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her a href="https://cognitivecardiomath.com/shop/" rel="noopener...

    13 мин.
  2. 66. How to Get Self-Care in During the School Day

    7 ЯНВ.

    66. How to Get Self-Care in During the School Day

    Today we've got ten simple yet transformative strategies that can help you recharge, refocus, and thrive in and out of the classroom. Squeezing self care into your school day isn't easy but it can make a big difference. Resources Ellie has a blog post with more information on this topic: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/5-benefits-of-exercise-for-teachers/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes on our podcast website. https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/contact/ Mentioned in this episode: Make your social studies lessons engaging and interesting! Explore ancient Egypt by writing notes about the mummification process inside a mummy and build the landscape of the great pyramid out of two sheets of paper. In ancient Greece, students create their own polis (little town), compete in the games, and explore Alexander’s conquests. And if you want to explore Mexico, students can simply color a map, or digitally, they can try to put the landscape formations into the correct places and label the map, all with the mouse. Stop by The Colorado Classroom on

    18 мин.
  3. 65. Middle School Counseling

    31.12.2024

    65. Middle School Counseling

    Today we're joined by guest expert Carol Miller of the Counselor Chat Podcast to get the inside scoop about school counselors. Topics Discussed What you might want to ask your counselor before a problem pops upWhat counselors which you understood about their roleWays to invite counselors into the mixHow to work together with your counselor in a teamwork approach Connect with today's guest, Carol Miller: https://www.facebook.com/themiddleschoolcounselor/ https://www.instagram.com/counselingessentials/ https://counselingessentials.org/ Star Bound - https://amzn.to/3U8IpIh Building Champions - https://amzn.to/4859Nwh Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes on a href="https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/contact/" rel="noopener...

    19 мин.
  4. 64. Gearing Up for the New Semester

    24.12.2024

    64. Gearing Up for the New Semester

    When you’re gearing up for a new semester, you have an exciting opportunity to refresh your classroom and strategies to better support student learning and engagement. Today we’ve got ten things you can do to get geared up for the new semester, and we’re breaking these into physical environment, emotional environment and academic environment. Resources Brittany’s Blog Post https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2020/01/starting-new-semester-off.html Related Episodes Ep 1: https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/12356ae8cdb4c26e8b3a84044526094d Ep 4 https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/a464bfec4a7a0117e3e57c6d59fc39e5 Ep 13: https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/91804ee8af24cc76968872078c8455f0 Ep 31: https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/a29cba7ff792e5c82bba72a2b81f5275 Ep: 47: https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/83e7732049cf645554a5abc0b2680563 Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on a...

    9 мин.
  5. 63. Building a Positive Classroom Culture

    17.12.2024

    63. Building a Positive Classroom Culture

    Building a positive classroom culture midway through the year can be worthwhile when you know the old system just isn’t working anymore. Let's make a game plan to get classroom culture back on track mid-year. Topics Discussed Why and how to reset and build a positive classroom culture in the middle of the year?Ideas to implement Resources Building Positive Classroom Culture Blog Post: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2016/08/positive-classroom-culture.html Related Episodes Ep1: https://pod.link/1708462661/episode/12356ae8cdb4c26e8b3a84044526094d Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes on our podcast website. https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/contact/ Mentioned in this episode: Make your social studies lessons engaging and interesting! Explore ancient Egypt by writing notes about the mummification process inside a mummy

    9 мин.
  6. 62. Picture Books in Middle School

    10.12.2024

    62. Picture Books in Middle School

    Today on The Teaching Toolbox, we’re here to talk about picture books and their place in the middle school classroom. Because picture books aren’t just for K, 1, and 2, picture books are great for any classroom.  Topics Discussed How picture books are applicable in the middle school classroomWays in which we can use picture books in middle schoolSome great picture books and their messages Resources Ellie’s Blog Post https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/math-picture-books-for-middle-school/ Amazon Links of Books Referenced: These Amazon links are an affiliate link from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®.  I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. One Day in the Life of Bubble Gum The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin If You Find A Rock The Mysteries of Harris Burdick The Pencil Voices in the Park The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi Math Curse The Grapes of Math The Journey Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation Henry’s Freedom Box The Name Jar Each Kindness Invisible Boy The Bad Seed Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, a...

    22 мин.
  7. 61. Getting Through the Holiday Season

    03.12.2024

    61. Getting Through the Holiday Season

    Teachers can find the holiday season challenging. They must manage fluctuating student attendance, lousy weather shutdowns, classroom interruptions for performances, and the general hustle and bustle of the season. So today we'll be sharing a bunch of strategies and ideas you can use to manage this holiday season effectively. Resources: Ellie’s Blog Post https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/five-quick-and-easy-winter-activities/ Secret Santa https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/secret-santa-forms-holiday-party-forms Related Episodes about Mindfulness: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/burnout-doldrums-and-depression-while-teaching/ https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/skills-for-executive-functioning/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Reach out to share your ideas...

    15 мин.
  8. 60. Advice for New Teachers

    26.11.2024

    60. Advice for New Teachers

    We have a guest expert on the show today! Ashleigh Smith from Rainbow Sky Creations is sharing wisdom and tips for new teachers that you won't want to miss. Topics Discussed What new teachers needWork life balanceNavigating parent relationshipsTime saving tipsAdvice and encouragement Resources from Ashleigh How to setup a Good Morning Tab -  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSa4dNWBjs1/ A blog post with additional support: https://rainbowskycreations.com/save-time-with-this-morning-routine/ Connect with Ashleigh on Instagram @rainbowskycreations Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Reach out to share your ideas for future episodes on our podcast website. https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/contact/ Mentioned in this episode: Check out these NO PREP Digital Math Activities I've got a website to share that you'll want to...

    30 мин.
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The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.

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    Brittany Naujok & Ellie Nixon, Podcast for Middle School Teachers
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