Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

This was our top requested topic for holiday podcasts in our Facebook group! Members wanted it so they got it. This episode is bound to be a new favorite! I’m excited about this episode because it is our FIRST holiday season on the podcast so this is our first ever holiday themed episode! In this episode I teach 4 steps to teach students winter holidays from around the world. I discuss all the dif...

As teachers, our personal goal every day is to be an effective teacher that helps students grow and learn. With that in mind, you’re probably thinking we’re going to talk about PD and learning new strategies to keep students engaged, but actually, we’re going in a different direction that will still provide the same results.  I’m excited about this episode because we’re combining two of my pa...

Throughout life, I believe we have moments that change the trajectory of our life, happen so we can gain a new perspective, or an experience that truly changes our life for the better. While most of those moments are happy and positive, some can be scary and tragic, which is exactly what happened to me. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of my panic attack and explaining what I learned from...

One of my favorite things we do at Wife Teacher Mommy with creating resources is making mundane activities exciting and engaging for students. Because let’s be real, there are some concepts that students need to learn, but aren’t engaging enough. Therefore, we have a real treat for you today that will enhance your literacy content. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 spelling activities and games t...

Let’s get real. Raising kids can be challenging, especially during these current times. With so many behavior issues going on in the classroom and at home, it’s important to focus on their positive behaviors. In today’s episode, I have an open and vulnerable conversation with JoAnn Crohn from No Guilt Mom where we discuss kids and how to encourage positive behaviors to provoke change.  JoAnn...

I'm SO excited for you! You know why? Because we've got something for you in this episode that will change the way you think about teaching and life! Last week we did a special FREE open coaching call with our certified life coach, Chrissy Nichols. This call was for anyone that wanted to come and it ended up being SO amazing. We discussed the 5-Step Framework that will CHANGE the Wa...

If you’re like me, you think the same thing at the beginning of every single school year: I’m going to rock my classroom management this year! And while you might start with good intentions, it never seems to go the way you thought it would. If this sounds like you, or you just need to tweak a few management techniques in your classroom, this episode is for you! On today’s episode, Dr. Lori Friese...

How many times have you said to yourself, it’s easier to just go to school sick ? I would guess more times than you can count. Teachers make so many sacrifices, and one of those is going into school, even when we don’t feel good. But is that always the right decision? I think there’s a way for you to think differently that will create a different result. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing a mindse...

We’re so busy and focused on teaching and making sure our students achieve and meet each of our content and grade level standards, but is that all we want them to learn? As teachers, we know we’re teaching the whole child and helping develop and learn skills that are necessary for outside the classroom as well. One of those important lessons is gratitude, and I have the perfect person to help us w...

When you’re so excited about something, are you one that plans ahead and makes it a priority? I’m raising my hand high because that definitely describes me, especially when it comes to today’s topic: Halloween! Halloween is a big holiday in my family and always something we look forward to, which is why this episode is coming out earlier than you might have expected.  By getting this episode...

In life, we take on so many roles, most of which become our biggest identities. Our Wife Teacher Mommy community identifies with two major roles: teacher and mom. We take on these roles with a passion and desire to be the most perfect version of each role. However, no matter how hard you try, perfectionism will never be attained, and that’s okay! On today’s podcast, we’re discussing being the okay...

As teachers, we care about our students not only academically, but also about their social emotional well-being. We have previously talked about academic gaps in the classroom, but another big component are the social emotional gaps students are facing.  Two episodes ago, we started our two part mini series involving the various gaps in education. That episode revolved around academic gaps an...

As you all know, one of my favorite things is supporting teachers and finding ways to help them with their current needs and struggles. With a lot of teachers getting into the full swing of school, routine, and procedures, I’ve gotten a lot of questions regarding small group instruction, how it’s structured, and what they need to do to keep their students engaged. To help answer these questions an...

The past several years have been difficult and exhausting for teachers, to say the least. There are so many struggles and difficulties teachers face every day, which have been magnified since 2020. Students are entering classrooms with a variety of gaps, but particularly educational and social emotional gaps. I wanted to bring light to our current situation, so I have reached out to our community...

Teachers need support. I’ve said it many times before and I’ll keep saying it, which is why it’s one of my passions to provide you with support in various ways. One of my favorite ways to provide teachers with support is through the Life Coaching program in Wife Teacher Mommy. It has helped so many teachers and in order to expand the program, we’ve created a guest workshop event with my guest...

In education, we put more of an emphasis on the subjects language arts and math, but there’s so much value that comes from other subjects, such as social studies. On today’s episode, I have guest Megan Osborn, who is one of my team members on Wife Teacher Mommy, and she helps shed some light on the value of teaching social studies. More specifically, we’re discussing 4 tricks to captivate kids whi...

When starting a new school year it’s important to think of routines, procedures, expectations, and how to set up your classroom - all the basic and foundational aspects. But as some have already started school and are diving into lessons and curriculum, it’s time to start thinking of the next aspect of teaching: differentiating instruction. To help give further insight, on today’s episode, I have...

When it comes to teaching any content area, or really learning anything in life, it’s important to always start with the basics. Having a solid foundation allows you to build on those skills in order to achieve a higher understanding. This is especially important as it pertains to math skills. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why math fluency is important and how to do it with your kids. Math fluen...

Are you thinking about being a member of the Wife Teacher Mommy Club, but just not sure if you’ll use the life coaching? Or are you already a member and hesitant to be a participant in life coaching, or just unsure of what life coaching is in general? Well if you raised your hand to any of the questions, this episode is for you! On today’s show, I’m opening the curtains and giving you a sneak peek...

Happy 25th episode, my friends! This is a huge milestone for me and I’m so excited to be celebrating with you! I’ve mentioned it before, but I love doing this podcast, bringing you relevant and effective content, and connecting with my community of listeners. We’ve got some exciting things coming up and it really wouldn’t be possible with all of you, so thank you! This is a fun episode I have plan...

I’ve said it again and again, but I truly love connecting with members within Wife Teacher Mommy, so I’m continuing this idea by having another member, Kimberly Lock, on the podcast today. She brought up a unique topic that we’ve never talked about on the podcast or done any blog posts on, so I jumped at her idea! Today Kimberly and I are talking about the key benefits of flexible seating and how...

Happy first Friday in August! I’m so glad you’re joining me today because I’ve said it before, I LOVE connecting with my listeners and community within Wife Teacher Mommy. I’m so excited because in today’s episode, I’m doing just that. I have guest Najah Lambert on the podcast, who is a member of the Wife Teacher Mommy community and (virtually) raised her hand at being a guest on this podcast. She...

With school just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what your classroom open house is going to look like. As I’ve learned, every district and school calls it something different, but it all means the same thing - meeting the teacher for the first time and scoping out the classroom before the first day of school. For this episode, I’ve compiled my own tips, along with YOUR tips fr...

This episode is really centered around you and with you in mind. You’ve noticed that we have a new intro to the episodes, which is part of a full song dedicated and written with teachers in mind. Another bonus to the song? It was written by Kristine Cox, who happens to be my mom! In today’s episode, we’re uncovering the message behind the song and learning how to incorporate classroom music ideas...

When it comes to selecting reading materials for your class or kids, it can be overwhelming trying to find a selection that fits your needs. Or even worse, you select resources that are a lot of fluff and not what you were expecting them to be. So how do you make sure you’re choosing the right resources? That’s where I come in! In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 8 step test to choose high-quality...