Real Teacher Talk
Do you feel like you are being pulled in a dozen different directions as an elementary school teacher? Are you constantly overwhelmed because you can’t get caught up? Do you ever get the feeling that no matter how hard you work, you still aren't doing enough for your students or for your family at home?
If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, you need a better way. You simply can't go on like this.
Join Kristen Donegan of Easy Teaching Tools and The 3 PM Teacher as she talks about how to make teaching sustainable so you can finally say goodbye to grading papers after-hours and missing out on time with family and friends.
While she can't fix the education crisis, each week Kristen will help you work smarter, not harder, have time to focus on the curriculum, enjoy teaching again, and still have plenty of time outside of the classroom to do what you love.
Tune in to Real Teacher Talk and listen closely because it’s time to take back your power, finally leave school at 3 PM, and enjoy your life!
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Are you ready to get your life back? For this very special holiday episode, we're re-airing our very first… Read more: 36: How to Get Your Life Back with Sabrena Brooks - 35. The Sunday Blues
Some people call them the Sunday blues. Some people call them the Sunday Scaries. Others just flat out say,… Read more: 35. The Sunday Blues - 34. Navigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuire
If the thought of student loan debt makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, this episode… Read more: 34. Navigating Student Loan Debt with Meagan Landress McGuire - 33. Toxic Teacher Environments
Last week we chatted about how to handle it when you’re struggling with one specific coworker or team member.… Read more: 33. Toxic Teacher Environments - 32. Dealing with Challenging Team Members at School
Do you have a coworker at your school that just really irritates or bothers you? I’m not talking about… Read more: 32. Dealing with Challenging Team Members at School - 31. My Hardest Year Yet
I’m doing things a bit differently this episode, and I’m opening up about the hardest teaching year I’ve had… Read more: 31. My Hardest Year Yet - 29. Make Parent Volunteers Work for You
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by parents or caregivers offering to volunteer in your classroom? I know that lots… Read more: 29. Make Parent Volunteers Work for You - 30. Sassy Guardians
We aaaaaaaall have them in our classes. THOSE parents. You know exactly which parents I’m talking about. The ones… Read more: 30. Sassy Guardians - 28. How to Use Data to Improve your Classroom with Dr. Matthew Courtney
As a teacher, have you ever asked (or been tempted to ask) WHY are we doing this?! If so,… Read more: 28. How to Use Data to Improve your Classroom with Dr. Matthew Courtney - 27. Streamlining the Data Collection Process with Rebekah Poe
Data collection is a super important part of teaching, but so many teachers dread it! I promise you don’t… Read more: 27. Streamlining the Data Collection Process with Rebekah Poe - 26. Successful Parent or Caregiver Conferences
If the thought of parent or caregiver conferences makes you feel a little sweaty, you’re not alone! What is… Read more: 26. Successful Parent or Caregiver Conferences - 25. Quiet Quitting isn't happening, but this is…
Have you heard the phrase “quiet quitting” and wondered how it related to teaching? Quiet quitting is a hot… Read more: 25. Quiet Quitting isn't happening, but this is… - 24. Creating a Classroom Environment Where All Students Thrive
Do you ever wonder how you can create a positive classroom environment and still get everything done that needs… Read more: 24. Creating a Classroom Environment Where All Students Thrive - 23. 3 Tips for a Successful Sub Day with Kelsey Sorenson
Does the mere thought of preparing to have a substitute in your classroom make you feel sick to your… Read more: 23. 3 Tips for a Successful Sub Day with Kelsey Sorenson - 22. Can We Bring Fun Back into the Classroom? with Matt Halpern
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to have fun in the classroom anymore? There is often so many… Read more: 22. Can We Bring Fun Back into the Classroom? with Matt Halpern - 21: Simplifying your Centers with Farrah Henley
Have you ever felt like your centers are a little overwhelming? Sometimes the systems in our classroom are way… Read more: 21: Simplifying your Centers with Farrah Henley
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