Posts tagged teaching
Recognizing Anxiety in Students

Anxiety comes in many different forms and can come on at a moment's notice. Our students are going through more than we could ever imagine and we need to be sure we are being proactive to help them through their big feelings. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin, host of the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast, is sharing signs and symptoms of anxiety in students and what you can do to help your students cope.

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5 Teacher Tasks to Complete Before Winter Break

You're so close! You're just a few days away from winter break and we want to be sure that this break is filled with rest, relaxation, and everything you need to refill your bucket after these past few months.

In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing five must-do teacher tasks before winter break, to ensure that you don't even have to think about school if you don't want to. You deserve a stress-free break with zero responsibilities and these tasks will help you get there

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Teacher Batching Part 3: Five Simple Ways to Save Time Grading

Staying on top of our teacher responsibilities is no joke, but with teacher batching, it becomes just a little bit more manageable!

In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how to prioritize what you assign, what you grade, and how to use the teacher batching method to save time grading!

This three-part series is all about finding teacher routines and systems to stay organized and help you leave at your contracted time!

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Batching Teacher Responsibilities

It's time to start batching your teacher responsibilities, my friends! No more trying to do every single task every single day and at the end of the day feeling like you didn't get anything accomplished. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how we can prioritize the tasks on our plate, work smarter, not harder, and use our contracted time wisely!

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How to Optimize Your Prep Time and Stick to Your Contracted Hours

As a teacher, the to-do list never ends! We could work an unlimited amount of hours each week, and still need more time in the day.

In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how she went from working an extra 10-20 hours every week to batching classroom to-do lists and tasks so that she could stick to her contracted hours.

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Real Talk for Teachers Who Are Struggling Right Now

Have you seen the teacher roller coaster that displays the phases of a school year? Today we are sharing about the phases that you're going through right now. From anticipation to survival and disillusionment.

October is a hard month for teachers and you are not alone. If you're struggling and overwhelmed, I want you to know that you are not alone!

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A Little Encouragement for the Start of the Year

The beginning of any school year can be tough and this year is no exception. I often hear first-year teachers say that they were not prepared for what they face the first few days or weeks of the school year. Even veteran teachers can get surprised by a new year with new students!

I want you to know you are NOT alone! On this episode, I share a few tips to start the school year off right, no matter what grade you teacher. Remember, every day is a new day and it's another chance to start over!

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An Alternative Route to Teaching with Honest Teacher Vibes

While many educators go to school for teaching, sometimes life brings others to teaching in different ways!

My guest today, Honest Teacher Vibes, has her undergrad degree in sports medicine and after a few years found her love of teaching through substituting. She is now a 6th English teacher, but you may also know her from recent features on Bored Teachers!

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Meet the Teacher

Meet the teacher, back-to-school night, open house! Whatever you call it, it's time to prepare to meet your students and their grown ups!

However you or your school organizes this kind of event, it is all about building relationships right away and using this time to get organized for the beginning of the year!

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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!

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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!

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