Episode Summary Let’s get real about those exhausting days when lesson planning feels impossible and burnout lurks around every corner…especially as the end of the school year approaches. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with low energy and share my solution: an “emergency lesson folder” packed with simple, engaging activities that…
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Episode Summary When it comes to teaching English learners, there’s no question that EL specialists are trained to meet their unique language and learning needs. But what about regular classroom teachers, the ones juggling 25 different needs in one room and suddenly faced with students who speak little or no English? It can feel overwhelming,
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Episode Summary Today’s episode is all about building vocabulary in a powerful and lasting way. We’re diving into something that often gets overlooked, Greek and Latin roots. I am so excited because we have a special guest joining us who’s incredibly passionate about this topic. My dear friend, Laura Kebart from Language Arts Teachers is
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Episode Summary The world needs emotional intelligence. We need emotional intelligence. Our students need emotional intelligence. Intellectual knowledge is great, but by itself, it wreaks havoc, as without emotional depth and experiences, we’re not able to engage in meaningful conversations, discussions, learning, and problem solving. In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about why social-emotional
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Episode Summary You just found out you have English learners in your classroom, but you don’t speak their language. Now what? Should you Google translate your entire lesson? Mime your way through the day? Don’t worry. You don’t have to speak their language to be an effective and impactful teacher. In today’s episode, we’re going
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Episode Summary Reading is always a hot topic for good reason, and it’s something every teacher thinks about no matter the grade level. But when it comes to teaching reading to English learners, there are extra layers to consider, especially around language proficiency and age. I’m excited to share something I’ve been trying out with
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