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Joyful in Primary Podcast Toni Mullins
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Teacher Toni (Toni Mullins) is a fanatical Primary Teacher who loves to serve fellow educators working in Kindergarten, First & Second Grade. With a focus on encouraging “Difference Makers” to positively impact the students they serve, this channel is dedicated to providing actionable advice, tips, and strategies that teachers can implement in their classrooms with ease. Join in for many relevant Teacher-Topics including literacy development, classroom management strategies, best practices, professional development, research-based resources and much more. When you subscribe to this channel, you are reveling in your identity as a DIFFERENCE MAKER. Are you ready, Teacher friend?
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Plan Your Grand Finale
Teacher, it's coming! It's almost here! The end of the school year!
We've worked so hard all year that it would be a shame to not celebrate, don't you think? It's our last chance to connect with our students' families and acknowledge all the progress of this year.
Today, let's plan an end of year Grand Family Finale. It can be as simple or in-depth as you choose, but I'll share some points to consider in your celebration.
When I taught kindergarten, I hosted an Alphabet Parade, and it was one of the most enjoyable events I've organized. There's a resource for that down below as well as some other posts on family relationships.
Teacher, this is our chance to put an epic finish line banner at the end of this year. Let's do it!
Resources in today's episode:
Bookmark & Picture Gift Memento
Alphabet Parade TpT resource
Alphabet Parade blog post
My Secret Weapon to Supercharge Family Connections blog post or podcast episode
Building Parent Partnerships blog post or podcast episode
Nurturing Parent Partnerships blog post or podcast episode
3 Ways to Make Sure Parents Love You blog post or podcast episode
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The Kid Who Makes You Want to Quit: Part 2
Teacher, it's time for some strategies! If you missed the last episode, make sure and listen to Part 1 first. If you're ready for actions you can take, this short and sweet episode will get you started.
Today, we're talking about how to actively handle this situation.
Investigate - Take an honest look at what is going on. Ask people with experience for guidance.Plan - It's going to take some thought to create an environment for this full-sun flower to thrive.Implement - The best plan in the world won't do any good if you don't start (and stick to) it!Teacher, I believe in you. Let's get you ready to navigate having students who make you want to quit!
Links mentioned:
The Kid Who Makes You Want to Quit: Part 1
My Secret Weapon to Nurture Student Connections - Podcast and Blog Post
Be a Tiny Human Tamer - Podcast and Blog Post
Undeniable Reasons to Quit Teaching - Podcast and Blog Post -
The Kid Who Makes You Want to Quit: Part 1
Teacher, today's topic is an icky subject, but it's so important. That's because it has, or will, happen to all of us! You know that kid, or kids, that make you want to quit? It hurts my heart to admit it, but it happens!
When this kid gains ground in your thoughts so much that your reactions are based more on feelings than thoughts, it's time for a reset. Maybe you can't fix the situation. What you can control is yourself.
I'm here to tell you that thoughts are powerful. Come with me for a mindset shift that won't make everything glitter and rainbows, but it will give you motivation, purpose, and help you finish the year with that child with impact.
Don't forget to come back for Part 2 for strategies!
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The Niceness of No
Teacher Friend, I see you over there caring for everyone in your teaching world. You place so much value on your students, their families, your coworkers, and your administrators. That's a good thing!
But what happens when you try to do so many things for so many people? Overwhelm. Burnout. Those might as well be four letter words, and you don't need any part of them!
So how about we set some boundaries together? This is teacher selfcare, and it isn't selfish at all. When you're at your best for the things that you do, you and the people you are pouring into are better off.
Let's do it!
If you need more like this, check out these posts:
Burnout Buster Series Part 1: Anchor ThoughtsMy 2-Step Process to Tackle Teacher OverwhelmCore Beliefs of the Most Effective Primary TeachersFind Your Teacher CheerleadersDear Tired TeacherSelf Care for the Primary Teacher's Soul -
How to Teach in Harmony
Hello Teacher Friend! It's been a while, but I am back, and I'm so happy to get to talk with you again. I'm going to share why I've been away and how I've grown in the meantime.
Today I'm sharing three tips for teaching in harmony.
Be in harmony with your timeSee the harmony in every dayBe in harmony with your purpose and passionReady to talk about what each of these mean for you? Let's dive right in and make you a more joyful teacher TODAY!
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Let's do it!
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Tame the Classroom Management BLOB Part 2: Top Layers
Now that we've got a solid foundation under us, let's add on the other layers of classroom management so that our teacher sunflower can sink its roots deep down and thrive.
It all started with last episode's bedrock principles. Now, we're going to talk about three other layers of classroom management that will lead to a joyful, efficient, wonderful place for our students, and ourselves, to thrive.
The key is to choose one layer at a time to focus on. Don't get overwhelmed by trying to tackle them all at once. Pick the one that needs the most work and start there. You can do it!
Links in today's episode:
Today's blog post (with illustration of Layers of Joyful Management Framework)
Last week's blog post
Joyful Teacher Academy waitlist
Customer Reviews
Great tips and easy to implement!
I just came across this podcast the other day and I am loving it! The hallway behavior ideas are perfect and I can’t wait to try them! Thank you for making my time in the car be one of growth! Listening feels like sitting and chatting with a friend over coffee.
Encouraging, insightful and motivating!!
Sometimes things, and people, come into your life at just the right time! This podcast and Teacher Toni is just that! Listening to these episodes bring me peace and so much joy. The tips she shares have already helped me tremendously in teaching and in my personal life. I look forward to Thursday’s every week now because I know there will be a new episode. I am especially grateful in how she has helped me realize the importance of a routine in the classroom and how she has reminded of my “why.” ALSO, her resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store are WONDERFUL! I use so many of them daily, and they have made a tremendous difference! (The Daily-Write-It is phenomenal!) I am amazed by Toni’s passion and love for others. As I listen to her podcasts, I often feel as if she is a part of my family. Thanks for the hard work you put into the episodes, Toni! You have impacted me in such a positive way!
Amping up my joy
Hello and thank you, Teacher Toni! I am a Mom of a new Kindergartener and Second Grader. I am also their homeschool teacher. Your podcast is incredible. Well it’s you, really. I cannot thank you enough for your ongoing positive approach and support. It truly speaks to me as a human and as their teacher.
I am not a teacher because I graduated with a teaching degree. We decided to homeschool our littles until they can be vaccinated. So, I need all the help I can get! You have helped me in so
many ways - planning, class management, time management, self regulation, lessons, mindset, approach- in my life, inside and outside of the classroom. Even our kids enjoy hearing the happiness you send out via your podcast. Thanks again and cheers to a joyous, healthy and safe year.
- L.C. in California