Structure, Songs, and Self-Awareness with Melody Munch

On the episode today, I'm joined by Melody Munch of Mrs. Munch's Munchkins!

Melody is a 2nd grade teacher and is going into her 7th year of teaching. Over the years, she has come up with and implemented some incredible classroom procedures which she shares with us today!

NDT Podcast, First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinAugust 6, 2021teaching, teachers, teachertip, First Year Teacher, classroom, classroom management, second grade, motivationComment

Thriving During Your First Week in the Classroom

Your first week in the classroom can definitely seem a little intimidating unless you prepare some things that can help you thrive!

On today's episode, I go over the 3 R's (okay... there are actually four!) to help you thrive in the classroom during the first week of school: Relax, Relationships, Routines, and Resiliency!

NDT Podcast, First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinJuly 30, 2021teaching, teachers, teachertip, First Year Teacher, relationships, routine, resilience, motivation, classroom, beginning of the yearComment

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Year of Teaching

Don't we all sometimes wish we could look into a crystal ball and know our future?

While your first year of teaching may have a few surprises, I want to help you be as prepared as possible! On this episode, I share a few tips to help you go into your first year so you are an efficient, personable, and confident teacher!

NDT Podcast, First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinJune 25, 2021teaching, teachertip, teachers, First Year Teacher, classroom, motivational Comment

Creating Your Teacher Vision Board

Dream it. Manifest it. Envision it!
However you look at it, turning your goals or your thoughts into reality can be tricky sometimes. Creating a vision board for your classroom and your upcoming year is a great tool to take your thoughts out of your brain and put them into a visual representation for your inspiration!

NDT Podcast, First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinJune 18, 2021goals, vision board, teaching, teachertip, teachers, motivational, inspiration, classroomComment

5 Things To Do This Summer to Prepare for Your First Year of Teaching

Summer is here! But the beginning of the year will be here before you know it. Doing a little bit of preparation throughout the summer will set you up for success and make the beginning of the year go smoothly. On this episode, I share 5 things you can do this summer that will help you in the long run.

First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinJune 11, 2021teaching, teachertip, First Year Teacher, summer, beginning of the year, motivational, classroomComment

End of the Year Classroom Clean Up

It's almost the end of the school year! Listen in as I share my 5 MUST DO tips for packing up your classroom at the end of the year to set you up for success in the fall!

NDT Podcast, First Year Teacher SeriesKayla DurkinMay 28, 2021First Year Teacher, teachers, teaching, teachertip, end of the year, classroom, clean upComment