One Tired Teacher Podcast
What is the One Tired Teacher Podcast?
The One Tired Teacher podcast supports elementary teachers who want to bring joy back into learning without burning out. Each episode shares simple classroom ideas, reading inspiration, STEM connections, and honest conversations about the realities of teaching.
Theme Weeks That Actually Work in the Classroom Episode 295
May is when solid routines start to wobble, not because you suddenly forgot how to teach, but because the school calendar turns into a nonstop interruption machine. If your class feels unpredictable right now, I’m here with a calming reminder: you don’t need more end-of-year activities. You need a structure that holds the days together.
The Last Weeks of School Don’t Have to Be Chaos in the Classroom Episode 293
The last week of school can make the best teachers feel like everything is coming apart at once: grades due, rooms to pack, routines blown up by assemblies, and kids who are equal parts excited and dysregulated. I’m sharing a practical way to calm the chaos without adding more to your plate, so you can finish the year strong instead of crawling across the finish line.
Themed STEM in the Classroom: The End-of-Year Behavior Trick for Teachers Episode 292
The sprint to summer for teachers doesn’t have to feel like a grind. We share a practical, energizing way to turn late-April restlessness into focused learning with themed STEM that honors where students are right now in the classroom. If you’re tired of cramming and watching behavior slide, this conversation offers a humane reset: clear routines, simple materials, and challenges that spark curiosity without creating more work after hours.
Theme Weeks for Teachers: The Secret to Surviving Spring in the Classroom Episode 291
The last weeks of school for teachers don’t have to be loud, chaotic, or exhausting. We show how a simple theme week in the classroom can turn spring fever into focused fun, giving students a sense of ceremony while teachers keep learning on track and save their sanity. From campfires and reader’s theater to bubble science that leaves desks spotless, we map out a clear plan that blends excitement with structure.

