One Tired Teacher With Trina Deboree

Should students be allowed to bring their phones to school? That is the question I am asking teachers on this week's show. What would happen if we turned the stigma on its backside, and we embraced cell phones as a strategy for engaging our students? Maybe, just maybe, we would reach more disengaged students. Join me on this hot topic. Links Mentioned in the Show: Trina Deboree Teaching and L...

Making learning fun in the classroom brings a higher level of engagement and happiness to your students.  From dressing up as writing characters to incorporate games into your math curriculum, spicing up the learning environment can really add value to your classroom. In this week’s episode, guest Math Mojo, Alexis Sergi shares the importance of making learning fun.  Alexis also shares the untappe...

Engaging students in learning can be challenging, but once we figure out how to do it, we can make a significant impact on how kids learn and think about education. Highly engaging activities can make learning meaningful and fun! On today’s show, I sit down with Chris Kesler from Kesler Science to discuss the impact of highly engaging teaching. Chris shares his story and background that have led t...

Inspiring children to fall in love with reading can be one of the most rewarding gifts you can receive as a teacher. Sometimes it can be quite tricky. Reluctant readers often struggle to find books they love due to fears they have about themselves as readers. This is why it is so crucial to introduce kids to fantastic books. Because there is a book for everyone! We just need to find the one to hoo...

The role of the school counselor has evolved from the days where scheduling and test coordinator were once the main job performances. Many states across the country are realizing the necessity of having school counselors focusing on social and emotional learning along with academics and college and career readiness. It couldn’t be a better time to start focusing on the mental health of our childre...

Anxiety in our schools seems to be a growing problem. Some evidence suggestions that we may be over diagnosing. Other reports say that we have just gotten better at identifying the issues. Whether you subscribe to either point, the number is high. There are a lot of reasons blamed for the increase including the rising expectations of kids. This week’s episode takes a deep dive into the signs of an...

This week on One Tired Teacher, I sit down with Amanda a 2nd-year teacher who has begun her teaching journey in an alternative school 6th-8th grade. Amanda shares some of her challenges with students who are often feeling left behind or overlooked. The ESE population is substantial, and many students struggle with ADHD and or Anxiety. We as listeners, get a brief look at a challenging situation. I...

School-based yoga programs are sweeping the nation, and studies show that students of all ages are reaping significant benefits. Yoga can be a meaningful team builder for classrooms, as well as help children learn to self-regulate, concentrate, and become more mindful in their practice and in their daily lives. In episode 10, I share five revolutionary benefits to doing yoga in the classroom. I ho...

Finding co-workers who have your back and that you trust and care about like family can be an exceptional experience. I know that I have been fortunate to have found my tribe through the years. I started off with an excellent example of teamwork when I was a young teacher in 1997. That sense of team continued to grow through most of my career. I think it has a lot to do with the leadership on the...

Show notes are available on my website due to error in iTunes. I hope to see you there! https://trinadeboreeteachingandlearning.com/one-tired-teacher-blog/08-one-tired-teacher-team-rapport-the-power-of-team-work June Reading Comprehension 2nd Grade | Summer Reading Passages & Questions Perfect for end-of-year learning, summer school, or preventing summer learning loss, these short, engaging re...

Teaching can be a lonely field in which to work. Besides the kids, it is so vital to have co-workers who have your back. In episode 7, I speak with Stefania, a middle school art teacher who shares the beauty of working with people who are the family we choose. Stefania also discusses the difficulty leaving behind a school family when making the jump from elementary school to middle school. How ess...

Self-care is one of those topics that we know is so important for our mental well being, yet we feel like we never have enough time. It’s kind of like I need gas in my car, but I don’t have time to stop! Eventually, we run out, and we are left stranded on the side of the road. So I thought this week was crucial to talk about how you can give yourself a refill over the winter break. Yes, I know all...

Today’s show is all about how to get through the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas! We all know how exhausting this time can be. The kids are totally off the chain. I don’t about you, I’ve got a lot going on at this time, as well. It can make for one tired teacher! Check out my blog post How to Guarantee Survival the Weeks Before Christmas Vacation for more tips. Show Notes: 6:50 Embrace th...

Today’s show explains a little bit about why teaching can be difficult with tracking data, excessive testing, and determining eligibility. In today’s episode, we also listen to the excellent tired, where Nichole works ever so hard to hear, “Thank you, Mrs. Maas.” You will want to stay tuned. 2:16 Nichole’s experience 5:27 Most Rewarding Part of Teaching 7:32 Kids who need something different- how...

Show Notes: Today’s show is with an incredible 2nd-grade teacher from Florida, Melanie Redden. Melanie is here to share her truth about building rapport with kids. Today you will hear great ideas on how to build rapport with kids, a powerful example of classroom management, and how to celebrate one another through reflecting on mistakes and failures. Rapport building is the most critical aspect of...

Welcome to the launch of One Tired Teacher! I’m so excited to be up and running. In this first episode, you will find out why I believe teachers should have a voice. Want to read more about it? I recently wrote a blog post called 3 Genuine Reasons Teachers Should Speak Their Truth . Check it out when you get the chance. One Tired Teacher takes the trials of teaching and the treasures or best parts...