Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
OTT 111: How Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace in the Classroom
Many educators can get hung up on the lack of space they have for a Makerspace in their classroom. But you don't have to! There are several solutions to your space issues. So don't allow your space (or lack of it) to define your Makersapce in your classroom. I hope you stick around.
OTT 110: All About Choice Boards in the Classroom
Loren Thorpe joins us today all the way from Australia! She is sharing her ideas for choice boards and shares her “50 Ways of Using Choice Boards in your Classroom.” She also shares the different options you could use on your choice board for different grade levels. Join us as we explore the benefits of choice boards!
OTT 109: Mindset in the Classroom: What This Means for Teachers
What does having a growth mindset mean in your classroom for you as the educator? We talk about growth mindset for our classroom with the terms of our students and what we want for our students, but what about ourselves?
OTT 108: 5 Teacher Goals for the New Year
Welcome to One Tired Teacher, Episode 108: 5 Teacher Goals for the New Year. Happy new year. It is 2021. It's hard to believe that we are actually in the new year.
OTT 107: 4 Important Things Every Teacher Needs To Do Before Winter Break
The last few weeks before Christmas can be tough in the Elementary Classroom. Today we talk all about ways to make the last few weeks meaningful and fun! We are counting down to Christmas. I hope you will join us.
OTT 106: 7 Christmas Books Kids Will Love
Today I sit down and share 7 of the most engaging children's Christmas books. Finding the right book to read the last few weeks before Christmas can be tough when you are wiped out. So let me help you find the perfect stories to tell your students. Sit back and enjoy the show, will you?
OTT 105: Countdown to Christmas
The last few weeks before Christmas can be tough in the Elementary Classroom. Today we talk all about ways to make the last few weeks meaningful and fun! We are counting down to Christmas. I hope you will join us.
OTT 104: Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s show, I want to tell you how grateful for you and your support. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones and are getting so much-needed rest.
OTT 103: Systems and Organization in the ESE Classroom with Sabrina Crews
Today we have s special guest, Sabrina Crews from Ms. Crews Classroom Creations. Sabrina has been teaching students with special needs for eight years. Ms. Crews has two MEd’s in curriculum and instruction with a focus on special education and literacy.
OTT 102: How to Embrace Thanksgiving in Your Makerspace
How do you bring Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude to your makerspace? Today we talk about the practice of gratitude and creating moments for kids to think and build based on literature with a Thanksgiving theme.
OTT 101: 6 Attributes for Creating an Amazing Makerspace
Today we take a closer look at six attributes to creating an amazing makerspace to include all types of learners. Come take a listen.
OTT 100: 5 Genuine Components of Developing a Maker Mindset
Today we are talking all about the genuine components of developing a maker mindset. A maker mindset begins with believing in the possibilities of making. Most importantly we need to remember that the space and tools don't define a makerspace. It is actually the ability to see the possibility.
OTT 99: How to Reframe Our Understanding of Why Children Act Out
Teaching is at an all-time level of difficulty. Throw behavior challenges into the mix and you have a recipe for disaster. How can teachers keep their sanity and also better understand where these behaviors are coming from and why they are occurring. Join Leslie Belvins and me or a conversation on behavior function and how to look at the behavior with empathy and grade while also taking care of the rest of the class and yourself. I hope you will join us.
OTT 98: 13 Remarkable Ideas to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading
I've sadly seen a lot of children resisting reading in the past 5 years. It has been heartbreaking. When we lose the passion for something, we stop doing it. I believe there are things we can do to create passionate lovers of reading. I hope you stick around.
OTT 97: 7 Dreadful Ways to Kill the Love of Reading
Using literature to inspire children to think and create is a powerful way to integrate STEM into the classroom or media center.
OTT 96: Halloween and Makerspace in the Elementary Classroom
Makerspace and Halloween can go hand in hand with just the right literature to set the stage. Finding books that engage students and make them think is half the battle. The creation of solutions is the fun part! Join me for a little magic and makerspace this Halloween season.
OTT 95: How to Incorporate Piggie and Gerald Into Elementary STEM
Choosing an LMS, a learning management system during e-learning can be difficult. There are so many things to consider such as the end-user experience, assignment submission, the ease of the platform, and organization, and so much more. Today, we take a look at three popular platforms and break down the pros and cons of each. I hope you will join me.
OTT 94: 3 Important Reminders for Teachers
Today I want to take this time to remind teachers of three important life habits that they cannot let go of during challenging times. I hope you will join me.
OTT 93: Which LMS works the best for my Elementary Classroom?
Choosing an LMS, a learning management system during e-learning can be difficult. There are so many things to consider such as the end-user experience, assignment submission, the ease of the platform, and organization, and so much more. Today, we take a look at three popular platforms and break down the pros and cons of each. I hope you will join me.
OTT 92: The Truth About Elementary STEM Club: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes
Building a community of students that treat one another like family is part of a normal start-up during back-to-school time. During this time of distance learning and blended learning, it is now more important than ever to teach children how to be responsible digital citizens.

