One Tired Teacher With Trina Deboree

147: OTT: 3 Secret Tactics for Breathing New Life  into Science in October So it is that time of year again! Fall has officially begun. Even if that means you just have fall decorations in your house in Florida as I do.  So, today we will talk about 3 secret tactics for breathing new life into science in October. Secret Tactic #1 Incorporate Halloween or Fall Into Your Science Topics This first ta...

146: OTT: 3 Easy Tips for STEM Planning for the Elementary Classroom So last week we talked about strategic steps for planning STEM units across the year. Today, I'm going to give you three tips to make it an easier and faster process. I hope you stick around! Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Units Pacing Guide for Second Grade STEM Units for Second Grade Subscribe and Review:  Are you subsc...

145: OTT: 5 Strategic Steps to Teaching STEM Throughout the School Year Today I am going to break down 5 strategic steps to help you teach STEM throughout the school year. I hope you stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Pacing Guide STEM Units of Study Halloween Matter Unit Christmas Matter Unit Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage...

144: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom? Today we are talking about WHY classrooms might want to include a makerspace. Come join me. Makerspaces are more than a dedicated space. They are a mindset. One of innovation, creativity, collaboration, community, and critical thinking.  Makerspace should exist in every elementary classroom. Do you have a Makerspace? Links Mentioned i...

143: OTT: 3 Sensational Survival Tips for Back to School Back to school can be a hectic time for teachers. It is important for teachers to take care of themselves so that they in turn can take care of their students. Stick around. Links Mentioned in the Show: Back to School Resources Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I...

42: OTT: How to Create a Labor Day Activity With Kids Ever wondered why we celebrate Labor Day, and how to make this holiday meaningful for your students?  On this episode of One Tired Teacher, we promise you'll walk away with engaging and educational activities that highlight the achievements of American workers and the history behind Labor Day. We introduce an all about Labor Day informatio...

141: OTT: 3 Tips to Help Students Avoid Back-to-School Anxiety In today's episode, I will share three tips for helping students avoid back-to-school anxiety. I hope you will join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: 140 OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School Back to School Packs on TpT Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I...

140: OTT: 2 Tips to Rock Back-to-School Today I will share two tips to get your school year started. I hope your year is excellent! Links Mentioned in the Show: 139 OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Back-to-School Tips Back to School Decor, First Week Team Builders, and More… Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today....

139: OTT: How to Rock the First Week of School: Tips for Back-to-School Back to school can be a struggle for sure. But not if we have just the right procedures in place AND we have the winning mindset. Join me today as I talk to you about rocking the first week of school! Links Mentioned in the Show: Trina Deboree Thinking and Learning on TpT Back to School One Tired Teacher Episode 43: First Week...

138: OTT: How to Successfully Integrate Science Into the Second Grade Classroom It is so easy to feel like there are not enough hours in the day to cover all the standards that we need to cover as 1st and 2nd-grade teachers. Often primary teachers in general feel like their number one task are to teach children how to read and how to add and subtract. We know that is priority number one.  So what...

137: OTT: How to Plan Your Meet The Teacher Night Using Digital and Print Take some notes from your virtual meet the teacher night and bring them into your face-to-face Open House. Today we are talking about preparing for Meet the Teacher Night. Save some valuable time, and join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: 89: How to Plan a Virtual Meet the Teacher Open House Meet the Teacher Digital and Prin...

136 OTT: Three Non-Negotiables For An Effective Makerspace In Your Classroom Today we talk about the 3 non-negotiables you will want in your classroom or school Makerspace. Come and join me. Links Mentioned in the Show: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace: The 5 Fundamentals to Getting Started (FREE Masterclass) Mastering Makerspace: From Zero to Amazing Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to...

135: OTT: Makerspace Tinkering: How Tinkering Works Like Magic in Your Makerspace Today I am thrilled to have three very special guests, Lisa Oden, Angela Stanford, and Julie Quast authors of Tinkering With Tales sit down with me and talk all about how tinkering and makerspace can make a significant impact on learning and thinking. Come take a listen. Links Mentioned in the Show: Save My Seat Insi...

OTT 134 What is Makerspace and Why Does It Matter in the Classroom? Most Makerspaces are spaces where kids can investigate, tinker, discover, create, and build. And yes, they can be anything and anywhere. They don't just have to be in a special space in your school like a media center or a Makerspace room. Often Makerspace is tied to things like STEM, but it doesn't have to be limited to...

133 OTT- 3 Crucial Reasons to Create a Makerspace in Your Classroom Post Pandemic Today on the podcast, I share 3 crucial reasons for creating a Makerspace in your classroom now that the restrictions have been lifted. Come join me... Makerspace is more than space or materials and tools that exist within the area, it is a mindset. The maker mindset embraces creation, collaboration, critical thinkin...

132: 7 Steps to an Easy Big-Picture Plan for Second Grade Teachers On today's podcast, I share 7 steps to big-picture thinking to help balance detailed oriented planning. Make planning easier and more efficient by using both picture-picture and details in your planning this school year. Links Mentioned in the Show: 131: 5 Energizing Ideas for Hard-Working Teachers to Fully Disconnect From Sch...

131: OTT: 5 Energizing Ideas for Hard-Working Teachers to Fully Disconnect From School Do you need some energizing ideas to help you disconnect from school? I know it is so hard to let go of the school year. I was recently in a FB group where a third-grade teacher was feeling GUILTY about not working in the summer! I wanted to take that sweet teacher by the hand and give her a huge hug and then se...

130: OTT: 3 Tremendous Reasons to Include Makerspace This Summer Summer makerspace for kids can encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration during the summer. Come join me to talk about makerspace ideas for the summer. Links Mentioned in the Show: Summer Makerspace/STEM Whole Teacher Eclectic Con 2021 Ricky the Rock That Could Not Roll Makerspace Moment Ricky the Rock That Could Not...

129: OTT: How to Create a Memorable Masterpiece for Father's Day Creating a Father's Day craft for Father's Day can be fun and memorable for kids and dads. Come join me as I share how to create a Father’s Day lap book.  Links Mentioned in the Show: Father’s Day Lap Book Subscribe and Review:  Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today....

OTT: 128: 5 Genuine Reasons Teachers Should Plan a Summer Vacation THIS Year Teaching during a pandemic was ROUGH . Teachers have shown up in a big way. Now is the time for teachers to take a much-needed vacation. Where will you go this summer? Come take a listen to why teachers SHOULD plan a vacation this summer! Links Mentioned in the Show: Whole Teacher EclecticCon Subscribe and Review:  Are yo...

OTT: 127: How to Avoid End of the Year Meltdown for Teachers Meltdown can happen to us all. Especially at the end of -the year! Things are hectic. Our to-do list is overflowing. So how can we avoid the embarrassing meltdown that can sometimes happen at school?! Come take a listen and save your end-of-the-year sanity! Links Mentioned in the Show: One Tired Teacher Episode 126: 5 Captivating Themes...

126: OTT: 5 Captivating Themes for Your End of the Year Bonanza Getting to the end of the school year comes with a mixture of feelings. I know I’ve experienced overwhelm with all the looming things that need to be done. I’ve felt frustration at the lackluster attitudes my kids have displayed, and I’ve even felt a deep sadness as the days counted down. Other years, I have to admit, I’ve felt relief...

How Elementary Teachers Survive the End of the School Year in the Classroom  As the school year winds down, teachers find themselves with a laundry list of things to do and not a lot of energy. So how do teachers end the year while celebrating learning and getting to all the tasks required of them? They have to get creative! That’s for sure. It’s not an easy time. Teachers and students are tired a...

124: OTT: The Most Memorable and Impressive Takeaways From STEM Con 2021 STEM Con 2021 was just as incredible as I had imagined! In fact, some might say it was just as amazing as last year. And some might say better! Join me for the big moments from the conference. The good news is STEM Con 2021 is available for just a few more days! You will certainly want to get your hands on it. Links Mentioned...

123 OTT-How to Jumpstart Your STEM Classroom with Genius Ideas Using Building Bricks with Anita Goodwin Today fellow STEM Con 2021 presenter and I sit down to talk about the genius ideas that can be used with building bricks. I hope you will join us! Links Mentioned in the Show: STEM Con 2021 Anita Goodwin on Instagram Goodwinnovate Goodwinnovate Anita Goodwin on TpT Subscribe and Review:  Are you...