Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

When heading back to school, teachers think about a variety of things to get ready: content plans, gathering materials and resources, how to set up and decorate their classroom, all the procedures and routines they need to go over, behavior systems, and so much more. But do you know what’s missing from that list? Making plans for when you have a substitute! Even if you think that’s low on your to-...

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Welcome back to another episode! Don’t get me wrong, summer is a time for you to relax, rejuvenate, and take some time to do all the things you didn’t have time for during the school year. However, it can also be an opportunity for you to make your teacher life easier for the future. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 things teachers need to do before the new school year. One of the reasons now is...

Educate & Rejuvenate is going to be THE educational event of the year and it starts TOMORROW, June 28th, 2022! In this bonus episode, I'm giving you the inside scoop about this event + a day of early access to something very exciting! Grab your general admission ticket to Educate & Rejuvenate (June 27, 2022 is the last day to purchase a $5 ticket!). Grab your Platinum Pass to Educate &...

Hey teacher friends! If you’re anything like me, being organized isn’t one of my strong suits, but it’s something that I value, especially in the classroom. But I usually get overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin or what to do. So on today’s episode, I have guest Kristen Donegan who will be sharing some easy classroom organization and systems that you can implement in your classroom in the fal...

With summer officially in full swing, I’ve planned a few family vacations, and one of those includes a road trip! I loved going on road trips when I was younger, but everyone hates the dreaded, Are we there yet? question. In order to avoid that question throughout your road trip, I’ve found a solution to keep your kids engaged! In today’s episode, I’m going to be sharing some fun road trip learnin...

Recently, we’ve been talking all about how to get ready for the next school year. If we want next school year to look different, we need to take some time to plan ahead for our next school year, in addition to making time to rejuvenate, which is what this episode is all about. On today’s episode, I have guests Heidi and Emily who will be sharing how to effectively design your dream summer. Resourc...

This past school year has been really difficult . That’s a phrase that I’ve heard over and over from so many teachers. And it’s no wonder based on all of the various obstacles, tasks, and expectations that teachers deal with on a daily basis. On today’s episode, I have guest Bri Richardson from Honest Teacher Vibes to discuss the realities of teaching and the importance of listening to your physic...

When we’re struggling as a teacher, we often feel like we’re the only one with that particular problem or situation. But in reality, that’s not the case at all. Here in my Wife Teacher Mommy Club, there’s a category called "Ask a Coach", in which any member can post a question and we have someone who will answer your individual question! So on today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest teach...

After the last couple of years, teaching and being in the classroom or school setting has been extremely difficult. Teachers are overwhelmed, exhausted, and quite frankly, burned out. But what can you do about it? On today’s episode, I have guest Amber Harper and we’re having an honest conversation about how to recognize teacher burnout and strategies you can use to move forward. Resources Mention...

Although school is almost out, does that mean learning needs to stop? To all of the kids’ disappointment, it does not! According to Summer Learning Academy, an average student loses about two months of grade level equivalency over the summer. Therefore, in today’s episode, I'm sharing summer review strategies that will keep kids learning and engaged through reading, language arts, and math. Resour...

You’ve almost done it - made it to the end of the year! You’ve taught so many new concepts, your students have accomplished and learned new skills, you’ve gone on field trips, you’ve had celebrations, and now you’re exhausted and feel like you can’t cross the finish line to summer. I have one of my favorite guests on today, Chrissy Nichols, to talk about end of year fatigue and what to do about it...

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, I started thinking about the impact that teachers have on their students’ lives. How one small or big thing you do in your classroom can help shape their future, career path, or their attitude towards something. It reminds me of the quote from the musical Hamilton - What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see. I love that quote b...

I think today’s topic will resonate with you all. It’s a topic that hits close to home for me regarding my son, which is all about reluctant writers. I’m so excited because we have the literacy guru on today’s show: Megan Polk, who is also a presenter at our summer virtual conference, Educate & Rejuvenate! Both Megan and I have a great conversation regarding reluctant writers and how to boost...

Today is a special episode for me. We have a guest on today’s podcast, but it’s not just any guest, it’s Tori La Rue, who happens to be my sister! In today’s episode, we’re talking about crucial reading comprehension skills and how you can differentiate them. Throughout the episode, we discussed a lot of different strategies to help students improve their reading comprehension, but the one way we...

Welcome back and happy Friday! Fridays always make me happy, and another thing that makes me happy is talking about everything sub plans. This is something I’m very well known for here at Wife Teacher Mommy, and it’s something I’m passionate about. That's why in today’s episode, we’re talking about how to write sub plans that actually keep subs coming back to your classroom! One of the biggest str...

Thank you for joining me for another episode! This week’s topic may not be everyone’s favorite, or it may seem too daunting of a task for you to think about doing with your students, but it’s an important unit to cover. Today I’m talking about research skills for elementary students. It’s towards the end of the school year and you’ve worked all year on your students’ reading, writing, and math ski...

This week’s topic on social-emotional learning is so important because I truly believe it’s a vital part of a child’s development. In this episode, I’ll be discussing the 5 pillars of social-emotional learning and how you can teach them to your students or at home with your own children. To celebrate the launch of Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast, we're doing an amazing giveaway that we have never...

I’m very excited about today’s episode because it’s a topic I strongly believe in: ways to give you your time back. One of those ways is to stop grading on the weekends. As teachers, we are more than committed to our job, but that can sometimes lead to losing ourselves during the school year. To help shift your mindset and thinking, I asked Chrissy Nichols to join the podcast to help you re-evalua...

As teachers, we often feel an obligation to be at school instead of taking a day off. We come up with every excuse in the book: my class won’t be okay, it’s harder to make sub plans than actually be at school, I need to prioritize my job over my health, and so much more. In our current world and situation, teachers are feeling guilty about not being at school now more than ever, especially with th...

We all wear so many hats on a day to day basis. Maybe you’re a wife, husband, teacher, mommy, daddy, grandparent, sibling, or friend. The list goes on and on and on. While all of these roles are special and rewarding in their own way, there’s no denying that it’s a lot to juggle! We spend so much time showing up for everyone in our life, that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. In fact,...

Welcome to Wife Teacher Mommy: The Podcast! I'm Kelsey Sorenson, a former teacher and substitute turned homeschool mom. In this trailer, you will hear what you can expect from this weekly podcast. Be sure to hit the follow or subscribe button so that you never miss an episode. Thank you for being here! You can learn more at www.wifeteachermommy.com . Connect with Kelsey: Join Wife Teacher Mommy Cl...