The Hey New Teachers Podcast Jordan Jones

Hey there, teacher! End-of-year lesson activities can be so fun and engaging for your students!
Picture this: a classroom buzzing with excitement, laughter, and a hint of anticipation for what lies ahead. It's not just about filling time; it's about seizing the chance to create lasting memories, strengthen bonds, and celebrate the incredible year you and your students have had together.
So, buckle up, because today, we're diving headfirst into end-of-year lesson activities tailor-made for the elementary classroom. From creative projects to team-building challenges, I’ve got everything you need to make those final days truly unforgettable. So grab your coffee or Dr. Pepper, because we're about to make some end-of-year magic happen!
Amazing Race Template
Math Scavenger Hunt
Other Classroom Games
Episode 8: How to Control a Noisy Classroom
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So, picture this: you've finally found your groove with your daily schedule layout. Your students know what to expect, you know when to squeeze in math, when to teach your students reading, and when to let your kiddos loose for some creative projects. But then, bam! End-of-year events, standardized testing, and random schedule changes start raining down like confetti. It's enough to make even the most seasoned teacher break out in a cold sweat. But fear not, my friends, because today, I've got your back with some tried-and-true strategies to help you keep your daily schedule layout as similar as possible, even when the world seems to be spinning faster than ever.
Weekly Schedule Template: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Class-Weekly-Schedule-Template-9681477
Episode 12: Get Your Students Outside With These Spring Classroom Ideas
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How are you using the small moments of downtime in your classroom? Did you know that you can actually use every second of the day to teach your students? These are called educational moments, learning moments, or teaching moments. Whatever you want to call them is great, but what is important is that you are using them. Make sure you stick around for today’s episode because it’s a good one! I am sharing ways to use these educational moments so that you don’t waste a second of your day!
 
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Hey there, teachers! Welcome back to another episode of The Hey New Teachers Podcast. Today we're tackling a topic that impacts all of us: Teacher Evaluation.
We all know that sinking feeling of anticipation when the evaluation report lands on our desk. But fear not, because today we're going to explore how to turn that feedback into a roadmap for professional growth. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let's dive in!
 
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Use the Spring Classroom Ideas in this episode to get your students outside, learning, and combat Spring Fever! We all know that students can get a little squirrely in the spring! Listen to this episode to get Spring classroom ideas for how to take learning outside. 
If you are watching your students and wondering what the heck happened to them, you can likely blame it on spring fever. This can be both good and bad news. The bad news, it’s pretty much bound to happen every year. The good news, you are not alone and there are things you can do to combat it! Stick around for today’s episode where I am sharing all about how to get your students outside to combat spring fever with these Spring Classroom Ideas.
The Amazing Race Template
Addition & Subtraction Scavenger Hunt Scoot
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Using classroom games to review content is a game-changer! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, again, and again. If you gamify anything, you will have instant student engagement! It’s kind of like a magic trick really! You give students this illusion that we are just playing a fun game, but there is an incredible amount of learning happening. I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode. I will be sharing so much goodness about using classroom games to review content! Stick around!
The Amazing Race Template
Addition & Subtraction Scavenger Hunt Scoot
Rounding Escape Room
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