Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies

Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer
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Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies

Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to be the kind of teacher you really want to be? We know that feeling and we’re here to help! Each week on The Teacher Approved podcast, we discuss how to be the teacher you dream of being by elevating what matters and simplifying the rest. Join co-hosts Emily and Heidi of Second Story Window as they share research-based and teacher-approved strategies you can count on to make your teaching more efficient and effective than ever before.  Topics include classroom management, routines for the elementary school classroom, planning, student-teacher relationships, teacher organization hacks, student engagement, classroom management, and more. Whether you’re a new teacher seeking guidance or a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, the Teacher Approved podcast is your guide to fostering a thriving elementary classroom! For more teacher approved tips and resources, head to www.secondstorywindow.net and follow along on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    174. Boost Student Engagement with Active Participation [Fan Fave]

    As we wrap up 2024, we’re bringing back our top two most popular episodes—fan favorites that truly resonated with our listeners. First up, we’re revisiting an episode packed with strategies to boost student engagement through active participation! When designing lessons and activities, our goal is always to make them engaging and encourage active participation. But true engagement goes beyond academics. For students to be fully engaged, they need to be involved behaviorally, emotionally, and mentally, actively contributing in every aspect of the classroom. So, in this episode, we’re sharing ways to increase student engagement with 3 types of active participation strategies. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/active-participation Resources: Jargon Journal Book UnitsSalt Lamp NightlightPodcast: The DreamConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 38, How to Survive December in the Classroom: 3 Creative Teaching TipsEpisode 35, 5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement - Our Secret Weapon for Teachers Mentioned in this episode: Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255 Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

    23 min

  2. DEC 16

    173. Getting into the Nitty Gritty of Classroom Procedures and Routines

    If there’s one thing we’re passionate about, it’s procedures and routines! Earlier this year, we had the chance to chat about this topic on the Rainbow Skies for New Teachers podcast. We found the discussion so valuable—especially for this time of year—that we had to share it with you, too. In today’s episode, we’re diving into why it’s never too late to introduce (or revisit) procedures and routines in your classroom. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/procedures-and-routines Resources: Free Hallway Procedures GuideThe Rainbow Skies Podcast, Episode 24Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 154, 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure SuccessEpisode 150, Perfect Your Classroom Procedures with the Help of Our Guiding QuestionsEpisode 120, Supporting New Teachers with Ashleigh from Rainbow Skies for New TeachersEpisode 98, 5 Reasons Your Attention Signal Isn’t Working and How to Improve It Mentioned in this episode: Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255 Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

    34 min

  3. DEC 9

    172. The 2nd First Day of School: How to Take Advantage of the Week After Winter Break

    Along with January being the start of a new calendar year, it also allows teachers a new beginning to the school year. Both bring the opportunity for fresh starts and a new perspective on how to handle the upcoming year. But in order to achieve that, it’s best to plan ahead and treat the first day back from winter break like the second first day of school. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing how to maximize the week after winter break and set yourself up for success! For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/week-after-winter-break Resources: Procedures and Routines Editable Review SlidesProcedures and Routines Editable Teaching SlidesGuided DiscoveryFree Goal Setting SheetsSpiral Review Morning WorkSpiral Review HomeworkSnowed In by Catherine WalshLuminette Light Therapy GlassesConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 169, Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for JanuaryEpisode 154, 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure SuccessEpisode 146, Never Pick up Another Stray Crayon: Why We Love Guided DiscoveryEpisode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back to SchoolEpisode 19, Your Back to School Goals Mentioned in this episode: Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the...

    25 min

  4. DEC 2

    171. 5 Tried and True Tips for Teaching in December

    Teaching during the month of December can be a magical time for both you and your students, but it can also be challenging! With so many interruptions to your regular routine like holiday assemblies and class parties, your energy can be drained quickly. So in order to fill your cup back up, we’re sharing some of our tried and true December teaching tips. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/tried-and-true-december-teaching-tips/ Resources: December Teacher Survival KitChristmas Brain BreaksChristmas Festive BreaksHoliday Behavior HelpsDecember Teaching Podcast Playlist: listen on Spotify!December Teaching Podcast Playlist: listen on your web browser!Holiday Rom-Com Book ListThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterTis the Season Lift the FlapConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 170, How to Be a Fun Teacher Without Losing Control of Your ClassEpisode 169, Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for JanuaryEpisode 168, How Teachers Can Get a Jumpstart on a Stress-Free Winter BreakEpisode 107, Get Ahead For January Now With 4 Easy StepsEpisode 106, The December Survival Kit: 3 Essential Tips to Help...

    24 min

  5. NOV 25

    170. How to Be a Fun Teacher Without Losing Control of Your Class

    With the holiday season in full gear, we can imagine how bombarded you are with how to make everything in your classroom feel festive. And if that’s your jam, by all means, you go for it! But for most of us, we worry that too many holiday festivities will derail our classroom management or get us behind in the curriculum. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing three ways to be the fun teacher in December without losing control of your class. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/the-fun-teacher Resources: December Teacher Survival KitChristmas Brain BreaksSeasonal Morning MessagesChristmas Fluency in a FlashChristmas Vocabulary Activities BundleChristmas Vocabulary Bundle Set 2Christmas Festive BreaksHoliday Behavior HelpsChristmas Activities Mega BundleHoliday Rom-Com Book ListChristmas With a Crank by Courtney WalshI Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You by Miranda HartConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 169, Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for JanuaryEpisode 104, From Chaos to Calm: 5 Techniques for Managing Classroom Behavior in...

    24 min

  6. NOV 18

    169. Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for January

    With winter break just around the corner, we want to do everything we can as teachers to be prepared and enjoy our break from school. In last week’s episode, we walked you through how to plan your end of December and start of January lessons in advance. However, finding the time to actually plan is the tricky part. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing our best teacher prep for January tips and tricks. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-prep-for-january Resources: December Teacher Survival KitChristmas Festive BreaksAthena Razor Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 168, How Teachers Can Get a Jumpstart on a Stress-Free Winter BreakEpisode 107, Get Ahead For January Now With 4 Easy StepsEpisode 40, 2 Easy Things All Teachers Should Do Before Winter BreakEpisode 36, How Teachers Can Plan Lessons The Week Before a Holiday Break Mentioned in this episode: Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255 Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

    19 min

  7. NOV 11

    168. How Teachers Can Get a Jumpstart on a Stress-Free Winter Break

    When December hits, it seems like a long road until you’re on winter break. So when break finally arrives all you want to do is relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy doing things you love! Then as break nears the end, you get stressed and overwhelmed with all the work you still need to do when school resumes in January. In order to resolve that feeling, in today’s episode, we’re sharing a system for teacher winter break prep that will leave you prepared and planned for the new year before going on break. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-winter-break-prep Resources: December Teacher Survival KitProcedure Review SlidesTell, Try, Tally, Talk Procedure SlidesThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaTeacher Created Resources Germ Trackere.l.f. Makeup BrushConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 107, Get Ahead For January Now With 4 Easy StepsEpisode 104, From Chaos to Calm: 5 Techniques for Managing Classroom Behavior in DecemberEpisode 103, When to Use Rewards to Boost Your Behavior Management - And When Not ToEpisode 40, 2 Easy Things All Teachers Should Do Before Winter BreakThe Holiday Headstart, Episode 4, How to Craft Your Holiday Values For a More Meaningful Christmas Season Mentioned in this episode: Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line. Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart:...

    27 min

  8. NOV 4

    167. How Teachers Can Kiss the Sunday Scaries Goodbye with Kelsey from Educate & Rejuvenate

    On Sunday afternoon and evening, do you ever feel anxious about the upcoming week? This recurring feeling that you’re experiencing is actually called the Sunday scaries. Since many people have this feeling, it’s important to learn what’s happening to your mind and body and strategies to move past it. To give us a better understanding of it all, guest Kelsey Sorenson is sharing ways to overcome the teacher Sunday scaries. For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-sunday-scaries Resources: Listen to Kelsey’s Podcast, Educate & RejuvenateEducate and Rejuvenate by Kelsey SorensonConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts! Related Episodes to Enjoy: Episode 132, An Easy Mindset Hack for Teachers with Kelsey of Educate and RejuvenateEpisode 112, 5 Podcasts for Elementary Teachers That We Know You’ll Love!Episode 15, Own Your Teacher Wins with Kelsey Sorenson from Wife Teacher Mommy Mentioned in this episode: Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line. Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

    33 min
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Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to be the kind of teacher you really want to be? We know that feeling and we’re here to help! Each week on The Teacher Approved podcast, we discuss how to be the teacher you dream of being by elevating what matters and simplifying the rest. Join co-hosts Emily and Heidi of Second Story Window as they share research-based and teacher-approved strategies you can count on to make your teaching more efficient and effective than ever before.  Topics include classroom management, routines for the elementary school classroom, planning, student-teacher relationships, teacher organization hacks, student engagement, classroom management, and more. Whether you’re a new teacher seeking guidance or a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, the Teacher Approved podcast is your guide to fostering a thriving elementary classroom! For more teacher approved tips and resources, head to www.secondstorywindow.net and follow along on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.

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