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If you've ever worked with (or are working with) a cold staff, this episode is for you! In this episode, I share my experience with the coldest staff I ever worked with as well as tips for creating a positive work environment. Tune in to learn more!       Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Prod-D Courses for Teachers:   www.appletreeresources....

As teachers, we've all had bad days at school. Hopefully, not many of them, but here and there, they happen. In this episode, I want to share my worst day of teaching with you. I know that may sound a bit grim, but there's a lesson in it for all of us. Tune in to learn more!     Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Prod-D Courses for Teachers:   www....

This is one of my most listened-to episodes. If you missed it the first time then here it is!  Time to teach your short story writing unit but don't really know where to begin? Let me help! Whether you've just wrapped up a short story reading unit or are beginning this writing unit from a different starting point, I share tips for making your short story writing unit exciting and me...

This is one of my most listened-to episodes. If you missed it the first time then here it is!  I once had a curriculum support person tell me that she didn't think teachers should do whole-class novel studies. My mind was blown! In this episode, I share my opinion on whole class novel studies (yes, yes, yes, please do them!) and give you my top reasons why I think they're important to do...

This is one of my most listened-to episodes. If you missed it the first time then here it is! What is close reading and how can you make it work in your classroom? In this episode, I answer those questions by sharing reading strategies that will help your students move beyond basic comprehension of a text into actually analyzing it and creating deeper meaning. Close reading is a skill your st...

This is one of my most listened-to podcast episodes. If you missed it the first time then here it is!  In this episode, I share 5 captivating short stories that your students in the grades 5-8 classroom will absolutely love. Filled with suspense, excitement, foreshadowing, and more, these short stories are an exciting way to help your students strengthen their reading and criti...

For many students, receiving feedback or a grade lower than expected is overwhelming. That's why finding ways to improve our students' ability to receive feedback is important. Tune in to learn how to integrate feedback more naturally into your instruction.    Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Pro-D C...

Raise your hand if you feel like you're drowning in marking. If you raised your hand, I have good news. I'm here to share how to cut your marking in HALF. Sound too good to be true? It isn't! Tune in to learn more.   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Pro-D Courses for Teachers:   www.appletreeresource...

While Silent Reading is wonderful, after a while, it can start to feel a little stale. If you're feeling that way check out some tips for shaking up silent reading. Tune in to learn more! Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Pro-D Courses for Teachers:   www.appletreeresources.com/courses

I've heard some pretty bad teaching advice throughout my years of teaching, but there's one piece of advice that I absolutely can't stand. If you're giving in and listening to this terrible piece of teaching advice, it's not too late to stop! Tune in to learn more.   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes   HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresourc...

We've all had those frustrating moments where our students aren't listening to us. But what do we do to fix it? In this episode, I share two strategies that will help you command your classroom and get learning back on track. Tune in to learn more!     Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com...

As teachers, we're used to transitions - transitions to lunch, the bathroom, recess, or even transitions to and from class if we teach older students. One thing we all hope to do is make those transitions faster so that we aren't wasting instructional time. In this episode, I share a simple strategy to make transitions faster. Tune in to learn more!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show...

Once Spring Break has ended   it sure is a tough transition to get back into the routine of school! When I was in the classroom I found myself looking for ways to make the adjustment period easier. Thankfully I found it. Now I only wish I had done it   sooner!   Tune in to learn more!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes here .   Want to connect further? Check out:...

I've often heard that you aren't as good of a teacher after having kids. I'm here to prove that statement wrong! In this episode, I share how I became a better teacher after having a baby. Even if you don't have kids, these tips will work for you too. Tune in to learn more!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appl...

The term co-teaching may sound a little scary, but hear me out on this, it's a total game changer toward the end of the school year as long as you choose the right co-teacher. In this week's episode, I help set you up for co-teaching success. Tune in to learn more!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes  HERE.   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources...

If you dread the stress of writing report card comments - why does it have to be so daunting!? - I'm here to help! In this episode, I share some of my tried and true tips for making report card writing easier. Tune in to get started today.   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresources.com Pro-D Courses for Tea...

As teachers, it sometimes feels like the weight of the sub shortage is on our shoulders. We can't be absent - there's too much going on at school for us to be away! If that's how you feel, I'm here to add a different perspective. Tune in to learn why sub shortages aren't your problem after all!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? Check...

As teachers, we've all heard of sub  plans , but have you heard of a sub  binder ? If you've never put together a sub binder before, you may be wondering if you even need one. In this episode, I share why I think sub binders are important and I give you tips for creating your own. Tune in to learn more!   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect further? C...

For some of our students, silent reading can feel like a total drag. But as teachers, we know that silent reading time is important. So, how do we get our students to buy in? How do we create purposeful silent reading in our classrooms? Tune in to hear what I did to transform silent reading time for my students.   Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes HERE .   Want to connect f...

I have a little secret to share: I've been working on something amazing behind the scenes - a n interactive notebook course ! It's full of tips on getting started, making your own interactive notebooks, and more. In this episode, I give you a look behind the scenes of the course and share what you'll learn when you sign up. Even if you aren't ready to take the course, there's something in thi...

 As teachers, we're always looking for ways to make our lives easier. I'm here to tell you that interactive notebooks can do just that! In this episode, I share the four ways that interactive notebooks can and will make your life easier. Tune in to learn more!    Check out the Podcast Blog Show Notes   HERE .   Want to connect further? Check out:   www.appletreeresour...

When it comes to interactive notebooks, there are two schools of thought on how they should be done. One belief is that interactive notebooks should only contain notes - no student work - while the other believes that a little bit of everything should be included.  In this episode, I unpack both types of interactive notebooks and share my thoughts and experience on each. Tune in to learn...

If there's one thing we all want as teachers, it's a way to make our jobs easier. After a lot of trial and error during my time in the classroom, I came up with a few different hacks that made my life easier. In this post, I share 5 teaching hacks that will be a total game changer in your classroom. Tune in to start making your teaching journey easier too.   Check out the Podcast Bl...