The Classroom Commute

Rachael Parlett
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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!

  1. 12/05/2022

    What's NEXT for The Classroom Commute Podcast? (BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)

    ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN… END?I began this podcast in January of 2020 - ya know - before the world as we knew it changed. When I began the podcast almost 3 years ago - I could not have predicted all the changes that have occurred between then and now.There were the obvious changes like the changes brought on by the pandemic. There were so many changes in the way your classrooms were run, and the changes in the way you had to teach your students. But - teachers pivoted...

  2. 11/21/2022

    Positive Behavior Management in a 21st Century Classroom (With Shawn Young)

    YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT LIKE THIS BEFORE…But you’re about to.Teachers know that success in the classroom begins with classroom management.And classroom management starts with relationships.Without building positive relationships with students, you’ll be swimming upstream all year long.Shawn Young, CEO of Classcraft (a behavior management tool), knows this all too well. As a student himself, he often felt bored with school and didn’t feel a sense of belonging. W...

  3. 11/14/2022

    7 Classroom Management Hacks That Actually Work! (With Dr. Lori Friesen)

    FEELING LIKE YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY COULD USE A LITTLE FINE-TUNING?Well - you’re in luck! Today I’ve brought on Dr. Lori Friesen to share her most effective classroom management hacks that any teacher can implement immediately to start seeing results.And Dr. Lori knows what she’s talking about. She’s been around the (classroom) block a time or two!Dr. Lori Friesen taught for 10 years in Canada and overseas in Hong Kong and Japan before completing her PhD in Elementary ...

  4. 11/07/2022

    10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)

    CALLING ALL CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOMS!Using classroom technology can be an amazing way to enhance your students’ learning experience — but that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges.When it comes to using technology with elementary students, teachers often find themselves frustrated and overwhelmed when students lack basic technology skills (20 minutes to login, anyone?), or don’t know where to find important websites needed at a small-group center.That’s why I brought on John Sowash - Chr...

  5. 10/31/2022

    Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)

    BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!) Then, allow me to introduce you to Naomi Meredith - former classroom teacher turned K-5 STEM coach. Naomi knows the feeling of overwhelm all to well when it comes to STEM instruction.  After accepting a position as a STEM coach, she was thrusted into a new building, a new STEM classroom — and given NO curriculum. But along the way, Naomi has learned a thing or two (or ten!) about what makes STEM instruction successful in the elementary classroom, and she’s here to share her expertise with us.   Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology. With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, she helps teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.  She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively.  And, I had the honor of picking her brain about all things STEM - and you get to eavesdrop in on our conversation. FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT:  classroomnook.com/podcast/143 Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeGrab Naomi’s FREE K-5 STEM Year Long plan HERE! The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast: Episode 4: Welcome to STEM Survival CampEpisode 6: Managing Your Makerspace in the ClassroomAfter the Fall by Dan Santat Naomi’s Favorite Timer for Classroom Management Connect with Naomi Meredith:  WebsiteInstagram, TikTok, Twitter & YouTubePodcast: The Elementary STEM Coach

  6. 10/24/2022

    Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)

    THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!But you might not have thought to use THIS particular app in the classroom. What is it?  Google Keep! If you haven’t thought about using the Google Keep app for your productivity and organizational needs in the classroom - then buckle up - all that is about to change! Today’s guest is none other than the amazing Michelle Emerson from Pocketful of Primary. Michelle Emerson has taught 2nd grade and 4th grade for seven years and now supports teachers around the world by creating digital teacher resources, producing educational videos for teachers on her YouTube channel, Pocketful of Primary, and sharing productivity tips on her podcast, Teaching to the TOP. She believes all teachers should feel empowered by their profession instead of overwhelmed and seeks to help educators master technology and create a work-life balance through her tips and strategies. In our conversation, Michelle is going to blow your mind with new ways that you can use Google Keep to get (and keep) all your ducks in a row!  From checklists to collaboration, and so much more - Google Keep is about to become your new virtual teacher bestie. FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT:  classroomnook.com/podcast/142 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Grab Michelle’s FREE Google Keep Headers HERE! Follow Michelle on Social Media: YouTubeInstagramPodcast: Teaching to the TOPWebsite

  7. 10/17/2022

    3 Myths of a 21st Century Classroom

    DO YOU EVER HEAR EDUCATIONAL BUZZ WORDS AND THINK “WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?”Am I doing that? Or even… do I HAVE to do that? Am I doing it right? Often times we hear buzz words and teachers groan because they’re afraid that that “buzz word” is likely going to bring about change in their classroom. And change can be scary.Maybe that’s how you feel when you hear the phrase 21st century classroom.I say it all the time here on the podcast and YOU might hear it and think… What does that even...

  8. 10/10/2022

    10 Truths About Building a Classroom Community

    We’ve heard it said: Relationships are everything.It’s a bold statement, but - man, is it ever true…ESPECIALLY when it comes to teaching!If the pandemic and the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that teaching and the success of students is more than just the academics that are taught. At least - academics are only a piece of the puzzle.And if academics are like a puzzle... then the teacher-student relationship is the table that you build the puzzle on.And, the conversat...

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If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!

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  • Creator
    Rachael Parlett
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Classroom Commute
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