The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything Education

Organization is on the top of our minds—that is what we’ve been doing! The Total Teacher Summit is keeping us busy, and we are organization central! Scheduling talks, coordinating with our nearly 2 dozen speakers at this point—it can be a lot to manage. But we know that we aren’t the only ones that have to think about organization…as we approach August, now is the time to start thinking about all the systems to put into place, because, honestly, if you think things will just fall into place…they won’t. You need to be intentional. -Fitting for the final episode of the Summer Series Playlist— this is the logistics episode! -When thinking about those first few days, don’t forget about the time before  Episode 31: Flexible seating with Nicki Dingraudo https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/flexible-seating-nicki-dingraudo Kelly Jackson of @thesimplyorganizedteacher  Unpacking #allthethings — Season 4 episode 51 https://thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/simply-teach-podcast/ and keeping things where they belong once the year has started https://thesimplyorganizedteacher.com/stay-organized/ Episode 8: Don’t forget to organize your time featuring Danielle & Nicole https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/leaving-school-checklist

Playlist 4: Creating great activities and assessments  Do your classroom activities or assessments need a makeover for the 2019 school year? After you’ve considered how you will get to know your students in those first few days and weeks (listen to last week’s recommendations in playlist 3 for help with that), it’s time to think about how to create lesson plans and assessments that work for you and your students. Whether it’s how much class time to dedicate to a particular topic, how to give assessments that challenge each individual student, or how to make students care by making real world connections, Pam, Kristin, and Emily will inspire you to revamp the way you think of activities and assessments—and it’s sure to change the way your students think as well! Ep 27 Choice Boards with Kristin Yann https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-27-Busting-Boredom-Creating-Choice-Boards-That-Leaves-Students-Wanting-More-with-Kristin-Yann-e3ish7 -Makes sure that you have a challenge suited for each student -So you won’t forget any components, choice board checklist Ep 21 Curriculum that Motivates with Emily Aierstok https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-21-Curriculum-That-Motivates-And-Reignites-Your-Passion-For-Teaching--with-Emily-Aierstok-e370bh -interdisciplinary, connected to the real world -you are more interested as well as the students (longevity in the classroom) Ep 35 Breaking Down The Writing Process with Pam Olivieri https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-35-Reluctant-To-Rockstar-Writers-with-Pam-Olivieri-e46f0b -what do you need to slow down in order to effectively teach -how can you model each step

With July in full swing, many teachers start thinking about the upcoming school year. As thoughts about the approaching school year, concerns about getting to know an entirely different group of students may start to creep in. Getting to know our students is one of our top priorities in those first days and weeks, but how can we do so in a way that is effective? Amanda, Janelle, and Kayla share what you need to know to get to know those new kiddos—and strategies that help you see what they really need right from the start  Amanda Murtaugh:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-24-Sources-Of-And-Solutions-For-Student-Stress-An-Interview-with-Amanda-Murtaugh--LMHP-e3d370 -  assess what students need use invitational language from the very start asking last years instructors for any tips for teacher  Janelle Everetts:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-15-The-How-and-Why-of-Building-Meaningful-Student-Connections-with-Janelle-Everetts-e2sb31 Letting students get to know a bit about you to establish trust and shared interests  Seeing the decor in your classroom as an opportunity to get to know one another Connecting with students through writing  Kayla Dessert: https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-29-Engaging-Transformations-Inspiring-Students-and-Teachers-To-Get-Started-with-Kayla-Dessert-e3n57d Lists a bunch of ways to gain insights into what your students are into—and a reminder to make sure you know what is in right now Infuse your own personality into your lessons  Let them share their “wins” and learn what that means to them

Week 2 of the summer series has us turning our attention to TpT We've had a little bit of time to relax and recover from the end of the school year sprint Last week, we featured episodes about teacher wellness and getting routines down to help you stay happy and healthy, a great foundation for getting in a routine to work from home— which can be easier said than done If you aren’t working during the summer, your mind might be thinking about how to make a little extra cash Whether you have yet to open your TpT store or you have one that might as well not be open because it has gained such little traction, begin with Yari’s advice in episode 19.  If you need some mindset work to get you started so you stop making excuses or some tactical tips for first steps in starting an account and picking your freebie, Yari has you covered.   This is a perfect episode to pair with a crash course in branding from Amanda Thompson, episode 37 of the podcast. Amanda explains how branding is more than just colors and fonts— though she does provide some killer tips for making sure that you pick a name that will actually work for you long term. She will also help you get over that perfectionism that has been keeping you sidelined for too long Want to take your TpT game to the next level? Listen to Hayley’s second time on the show in episode 33. This TpTer has hit a number of impressive milestones and she shares her secrets behind it. Before spending your time uploading #allthethings you’ve ever created, listen to Hayley’s advice on product lines so you have repeat customers right from the start  With trainings for budding teacherpreneurs as well as those more focused on strategies for the traditional classroom, make sure you save the date for The Total Teacher Summit! Aug 24-25! If you register for the talks and listen when they go live, it is completely free to attend, so make sure you join us for this virtual summit! Links mentioned:  Yari's episode:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-19-Why-You-Should-Be-on-TpT-and-How-To-Get-Started-Today-with-Yari-Aguilu-e32rve Hayley's episode:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-33-Making-Success-Your-Business-TpT-Is-a-Business--Not-a-Hobby-with-Hayley-Cain-e41t58 Amanda's episode:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-37-Genuinely-You-to-Genuine-Growth-Building-Your-Brand-Expertly-and-Authentically-with-Amanda-Thompson-e4attn

Kicking off the Summer Series: Teacher Wellness Summer is synonymous with taking it easy— but that doesn’t mean doing absolutely nothing. In fact, that is a recipe to leave you feeling completely exhausted when the school year does roll around Start doing some of the prep this summer to get you into routines that will feel like second nature by the time the next school year begins Ep 22 with Amanda Murtaugh She explains why you might be feeling so exhausted—and it’s not just the hours of grading that could be taking a toll. Now is a great time to check in with yourself to evaluate if anything needs to be balanced by taking the Self Assessment she recommends—and picking times throughout the year to do it again! Ep 9 with Michele Hamilton In our very first interview, Michele talks about the habits she put into place that helped her fend off the burnout that had been creeping in. She talks about taking care of both mind and body in her episode, covering everything from affirmations to actually completing that workout you said you would do. I love her discussion of using a regular brain dump, and if you start putting that into practice during the summer, you are far more likely to stick with it during the school year (and get even more done this July and August!) Ep 17 with Nicki Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we will get sick during the school year. Nicki has a 20 minute sun plan that she uses as she copes with chronic illness. She explains what to put in place early so you can make changes from your phone when you are too sick to get out of bed—and now is the perfect time to put some of those frameworks in place These episodes originally aired throughout season 1, but listening to them all together can make all this information that much more actionable. Want even more great PD on your schedule? Make sure to mark your calendar for August 24-25 so you can join us for the Total Teacher Summit—just like these episodes, we are putting together trainings that serve all parts of the educator’s life, from wellness to lesson plans and everything in between! Links mentioned:  Amanda Murtaugh:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-22-Time--Tasks---Trauma-Troubleshooting-Common-Teacher-Stressors-with-Amanda-Murtaugh--LMHP-e38ur9 Michele Hamilton:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-9-Cultivating-Healthy-Routines-For-Life-Outside-The-Classroom-with-Michele-Hamilton-e2j66j Nicki Dingraudo:  https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-17-How-To-Make-A-Solid-Sub-Plan-in-20-Minutes-or-Less-with-Nicki-Dingraudo-e2vc9f

In the finale of season one, Danielle and Nicole have their most difficult task yet: selecting their most memorable moments from the first year of podcasting. With so many great interviews and takeaways, picking just a handful of sound bites for a second listen was no easy task. Along with listener nominated favorite sound bites, Danielle and Nicole each pick their top 3 and explain why they stuck out in their minds. Mentioned in this episode -The Summer Series Playlist being published each week of July -The Total Teacher Summit -Michele Hamilton https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-9-Cultivating-Healthy-Routines-For-Life-Outside-The-Classroom-with-Michele-Hamilton-e2j66j -Amanda Murtaugh, episode 22 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-22-Time--Tasks---Trauma-Troubleshooting-Common-Teacher-Stressors-with-Amanda-Murtaugh--LMHP-e38ur9 -Episode 30 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-30-A-How-To-Guide-For-Being-A-Good-MentorMentee-e3oufk -Episode 29 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-29-Engaging-Transformations-Inspiring-Students-and-Teachers-To-Get-Started-with-Kayla-Dessert-e3n57d -Episode 23 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-23-From-Attending-to-Presenting-Getting-the-Most-from-Education-Conferences-with-Ashlyn-Ellsworth-e3b325 -Episode 21 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-21-Curriculum-That-Motivates-And-Reignites-Your-Passion-For-Teaching--with-Emily-Aierstok-e370bh -Episode 13 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-13-How-To-Document-Your-Teaching-Journey-And-Why-Every-Educator-Should-with-Aliana-Lowe-e2olre -Episode 11 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-11-Decode-Standards-Like-A-Pro-An-Interview-With-Hayley-Cain-e2lh10 -Episode 37 https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-37-Genuinely-You-to-Genuine-Growth-Building-Your-Brand-Expertly-and-Authentically-with-Amanda-Thompson-e4attn

In our longest and last interview of season 1 of the podcast, Danielle and Nicole talk to Amanda Thompson of Thompson’s Teachings.  Jersey native Amanda is a 1st grade teacher and a branding expert, and though she has a natural eye for design, she firmly believes that great branding is so much more than fonts and a color scheme.  Amanda has built a devoted following on Instagram, and she runs the thriving Facebook group Instagram Connection for Educators.  Amanda put in the time to make personal connections and in both spaces, Amanda leads by example. She shows that being real resonates more deeply than being stereotypically Instagram perfect. The entire episode is a tutorial in being yourself, and for Amanda, her authentic self is reflected in the platforms she has invested be time in and the deep connections she’s made along the way by being who she truly is. Amanda delivers seriously good advice on branding without taking herself too seriously. An episode with as many laughs as there are nuggets of branding wisdom, this is a must-listen for teacherpreneurs at any stage of business. In this episode, you’ll hear: -How who you are in your classroom can help you find “the thing” that becomes your brand -The right way to work the DMs on Instagram— and why you absolutely should -How Amanda decided which platform was right for her, and how you can pick the one you should build on (in fact, she explains what order to conquer the platforms in for total beginners) -4 steps to creating a recognizable brand that is truly you Links mentioned Amanda’s Facebook group: Instagram Connection for Educators https://www.facebook.com/groups/igconnectforeducators/ How to check if your handles are available across platforms in the click of just one button  https://www.namecheckr.com Episode 33: Making Success Your Business: TpT Is a Business, Not a Hobby with Hayley Cain https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-33-Making-Success-Your-Business-TpT-Is-a-Business--Not-a-Hobby-with-Hayley-Cain-e41t58 Episode 29: Engaging Transformations: Inspiring Students and Teachers To Get Started with Kayla Dessert https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-29-Engaging-Transformations-Inspiring-Students-and-Teachers-To-Get-Started-with-Kayla-Dessert-e3n57d Episode 35: Reluctant To Rockstar Writers with Pam Olivieri https://anchor.fm/nicole-clark/episodes/Episode-35-Reluctant-To-Rockstar-Writers-with-Pam-Olivieri-e46f0b Episode 15: The How and Why of Building Meaningful Student Connections with Janelle Everetts https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/building-meaningful-student-connections Episode 13: How To Document Your Teaching Journey (And Why Every Educator Should) With Aliana Lowe https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/how-to-document-your-teaching-journey

 How can we end the school year strong when 180 days can sometimes feel like a real test of our endurance? When summer is so close you feel like you can taste it, you are susceptible to these 5 common mistakes. Learn where many teachers go wrong so you can avoid these missteps and end the year on a high note. After all, at the end of the school year, there often is no time to for second chances. In this episode, you’ll hear: -How absences tend to stack up -What to make sure you’ve followed through on (even if you’d been putting it off) -How to make the most of the final days -How to get feedback that’s informative  -Reflecting and putting into place what is needed for success next year -Why PD should be on your summer to do list  Links mentioned: Episode 32: Classroom Spring Cleaning https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fIVMCl5WGwIXdGUrjmWAn?nd=1 Episode 6: 7 Types Of Disruptive Student Behavior (That Aren't Just Side Conversations) https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/disruptive-classroom-behavior Episode 23: From Attending To Presenting: Getting The Most From Education Conferences With Ashlyn Ellsworth https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/ashlynellsworth-getting-the-most-from-education-conferences Episode 24: Sources Of And Solutions For Student Stress: An Interview With Amanda Murtaugh, LMHP https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/studentstressors Resource library EDverything presents The Total Teacher Summit https://www.edverything.com/resource-library-opt-in

After 26 years in the classroom, Pam Olivieri of @rockinresources is an expert at reaching students by speaking their language. An elementary educator by trade, Pam’s ability to take a different approach towards a subject that many students and teachers tend to shy away from—writing—makes those around her take notice. Pam values quality over quantity, making her take on the writing process radically different from what is too often accepted as the status quo.  In this episode, Danielle and Nicole talk to Pam about what first got her started with TeachersPayTeachers, why she has decided to focus her energy on writing specific products, how she pivoted to developing trainings for teachers (and what her average day looks like now that she has officially left the classroom and manages an entire team). We pick Pam’s brain about where students and teachers alike usually go wrong with the writing process, and what steps we can take to make sure that we are cultivating students who are confident and competent writers. What you’ll hear in this episode  -Why motivating students is key—and how Pam uses language to do it -Why explicit teaching and modeling is critical for seeing progress -The real time commitment it takes to teach writing the right way -Steps to take to create rockstar writers in your classroom, no matter what grade you teach  Links: Grab your student survey in our free resource library https://www.edverything.com/resource-library-opt-in Head to Pam’s website for professional development resources https://rockinresources.com The secret exclusive Pam created just for our listeners! https://rockinresources.com/edverything

 An episode an entire school year in the making, Danielle and Nicole finally open up about themselves! After more than 30 episodes and a dozen interviews, co-hosts Danielle and Nicole discuss how they got into teaching, how their friendship developed, and why they opted to start a podcast— even though it was something that was far out of their comfort zones.  After all this time, we share our own answers to some of our most common interview questions. From why Nicole decided to teach Spanish to Danielle’s first online teaching business, we share it all. We reflect on how far we’ve come since those early episodes and reveal what is next for Edverything. If you’ve ever wondered about the voices behind the mics, you will get an inside look in this honest, unedited episode, one that will hopefully give you, too, the inspiration to try something new and permission to leave your excuses and perfectionism behind. In this episode, you’ll hear  -Why we didn’t do this episode earlier (and what happened when we initially tried) -How a school trip created a long-term friendship  -How our mission never changed, but how the way to execute it effectively took time to develop  -The crucial lessons we’ve learned after a school year of podcasting  Links mentioned Aliana’s episode https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/how-to-document-your-teaching-journey Danielle’s TOEFL website  GetTestObsessed.com Danielle’s TOEFL/ESL YouTube channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCKF2Y1GWZOSDwzbG9DksgxA Podcasters we can’t get enough of  Jenna Kutcher Amy Porterfield Steph Crowder

According to the TeachersPayTeachers website, 5 million educators used TpT in the previous year alone.  While it is easy to start a store and plenty of reasons to do so, as Yari Aguili described in episode 19, there can be a large gap between those who have opened a store and those who are on track to replace their full time income exclusively with what they make on TpT. In today’s episode, Danielle and Nicole welcome Hayley Cain of ActivityAfterMath back to the show, this time to share her expertise in terms of growing your TpT business like a boss.  Hayley has been on TpT since 2014, and in that time, she has seen stunning growth.  With more than 200 products and a planned product line launch in the works, Hayley explains how she has been able to hit multiple TpT milestones.   Hayley talks both mindset and tactics, explaining how joy is key to making your TpT store sustainable, how she views customer service that has earned her nearly 10K reviews of 4.0 - the highest customer rating possible, and why you need to stop seeing your TpT as a hobby to see real returns.  Hayley isn’t just talk--as always, she has the numbers to back up what she says, and she shares her store’s impressive revenue growth year after year.  Don’t miss the secret that Hayley says helped her get over her own selling plateau that Hayley describes as instrumental in taking her from 8% growth to 49% in the course of just one year!    What you’ll hear in this episode: -What mistakes Hayley made early on-- that is typical of new TpT sellers -Why knowing your goal-- and how to brand your products-- can make all the difference -How connecting in Mastermind Groups and on the TpT forum can keep you on track -What a product line is, why your freebie needs to be created with it in mind, and why everyone should have one -The 3 takeaways for how to scale your business-- from someone who has done it right Links mentioned: Hayley’s first time on the show! Episode 11: Decode Standards Like A Pro: An Interview With Hayley Cain https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/decode-standards-like-a-pro Episode 19: Why You Should Be On TpT— And How To Get Started Today With Yari Aguilu https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/why-you-should-be-on-tpt-and-how-to-start Google Keep (for organized list-making) https://www.google.com/keep/ Tailwind  https://www.tailwindapp.com Smartphone Marketing School with Tabitha Carro https://tabithacarro.com

It isn’t just students daydreaming of the summer in the last few days of school.  Teachers, too, may start to mentally check out, and the last thing you will want to think about it getting yourself organized. Cleaning out your classroom at the end of the year can be a very time consuming endeavor, and even if you’ve spent hours putting everything into boxes, bins, and binders, there is little guarantee you have done it in a way to set yourself up for a successful fall when summer is so close you can taste it.  Utilize any extra time you have this spring break to set yourself up for the closing weeks of school-- and for next year. In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole discuss the ins and outs of fully cleaning and prepping your classroom to make it easier to pack up this summer and unpack next fall.  We explain why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of changing up your space, and how a small spruce can make a big difference for you and your students.  Beyond the mindset shift that can help you and your students cross that finish line, we discuss that it isn’t just your physical classroom space that you need to prepare before heading out for the beach this summer.  If you neglect your digital classroom space, you are leaving so much to sort through in upcoming months-- and potentially money on the table! What you’ll hear in this episode: -Why the end of the year is the perfect time to spruce up your classroom-- or try out something new -How to get to inbox 0 (and stay that way) before the last day of school -How (and why) to use an email template -What digital files to get rid of (and how to make the most of the ones you keep) -How cleaning (or using) the right calendar makes a major difference for end of the year events Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 31: Seat Yourself: How to Make Flexible Seating Successful With Nicki Dingraudo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-31-seat-yourself-how-flexible-seating-can-be/id1433962469?i=1000437028845 Episode 19: Why You Should be on TpT-- and How To Get Started Today https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/why-you-should-be-on-tpt-and-how-to-start Episode 22: Time, Tasks and Trauma: Troubleshooting Common Teacher Stressors with Amanda Murtaugh https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/time-tasks-trauma-troubleshooting-common-teacher-stressors-with-amanda-murtaugh-lmhp Spark for email https://sparkmailapp.com Michael Hyatt’s new book https://freetofocusbook.com Michael Hyatt’’s interview on Amy Porterfield’s Podcast where he talks about master email templates https://www.amyporterfield.com/2019/04/258/ Review of the best calendar apps of 2019 https://zapier.com/blog/best-calendar-apps/ And of course, our free resource library! https://www.edverything.com/resource-library-opt-in

A simple search on Pinterest or a scroll through an educator’s Instagram feed clearly demonstrates that flexible seating continues to be all the rage in classrooms across the United States.  But beyond the envy-worthy images, does flexible seating truly work for teachers and students?  Can it work for all age groups?   Do students (and teachers) actually benefit from this new arrangement? How do teachers get started giving students the choice of where to sit? In today’s episode, Danielle and Nicole welcome Nicki Dingraudo of the SprinkleToppedTeacher, the second grade teacher behind the 20 Minute Sub Plan, back to the show to share her expertise in terms of flexible seating.  Nicki’s background in Special Education and Physical Education initially intrigued her to look into flexible seating, and before long, Nicki was learning all she could about the topic in order to propose this seating arrangement for her own classroom.  Nicki shares the ins-and-outs of flexible seating, from the logistics of finding different seating options for students to setting up rules to make these choices work on a daily basis for the students in your classroom.  Nicki clears up the common myths and misconceptions around flexible seating, explaining how students and parents have reacted to this set up in her own classroom.  After hearing about how beneficial flexible seating has been with regards to teaching soft skills like responsibility and sharing and discovering just how inexpensive it can be to get started, you’ll want to implement flexible seating in your own classroom, no matter what grade or subject you teach.   Be sure to check out Nicki’s blog post which takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at her classroom so you can get a sense of how it works-- and what it really costs.  In addition to being an inspiring classroom tour, Nicki also has some additional takeaways and pointers to help you make flexible seating a reality in your own school. What you’ll hear in this episode: -Common objections to flexible seating-- and why those points might not be so valid -How classroom procedures and modeling strategies help make flexible seating work (even for young students) -When is the “right” time in the school year to start with flexible seating -How being creativity can help you create amazing flexible seating options-- for under $50! -How parents respond to flexible seating when first seeing it during a Back-to-School Night Links: Nicki’s first time on the show! Episode 17: How To Make a Solid Sub Plan in 20 Minutes or Less https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/sub-plans-in-20-min-or-less Spark https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/B001GAUS6E Nicki’s website: http://www.thesprinkletoppedteacher.com Nicki’s Blog: http://www.thesprinkletoppedteacher.com/2019/05/flexible-seating-ideas-for-classroom.html?m=1

When it comes to a teacher mentor/mentee dynamic, relationships can look many different ways. To start, there are the individuals assigned to help those who are new to the school setting, then there are those who seek help on their own terms for advice and feedback. Like any healthy relationship, communication is key, which is why this week, Danielle and Nicole highlight the many pieces to consider when entering into a strong mentor/mentee relationship.  - How to get the help you need (hint *it has everything to do with how you ask*)  - How to set parameters for your relationship  - Why planning matters - When to infuse personality and sensitivity  - Why consistency in contact, word choice, and encouragement makes all the difference

The best teachers recognize that they have the power to inspire others by transforming the space—and even the people—around them. Some, like Kayla Dessert of SweetestTeacher.com, realized this from a young age and demonstrates how she is able to naturally connect, pique curiosity, and initiate do-able challenges in order to promote learning and personal development. In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole talk to Kayla, a 6th grade teacher who has an innate talent for finding ways to motivate those around her. She explains how coming from a family of teachers helped inspire her—and how seeing her mother and grandmother put on some of her own “classroom transformations” years before it became trendy helped Kayla internalize what truly excites students.  From starting a summer camp of her own while still a kid herself to teaching 3rd grade and eventually making the move to 6th grade teacher, Kayla has found ways to make lessons engaging for learners of all ages.  Drawing upon her students own interests, pop culture, her coaching background, and current events, Kayla makes every day of school exciting and impactful for those she reaches.  Kayla tackles the misconceptions surrounding the time, money, and effort that transformations need take place and instead outlines the 3 steps you actually need to take in order to help students and teachers alike leverage small wins and build momentum towards their larger goals. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why working with “big kids” doesn’t need to be intimidating-- or less engaging How a brain break activity sparked confidence to make a bigger classroom transformation The lies we tell ourselves about transformations--and how they don’t need to be overwhelming  Tips for getting to know your students (and how routines can help them find time to share and feel a part of a process that feels natural) The 3 step approach to classroom transformations that work: identify student interests, select standards/content, and bridge the gap Links: Kayla's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sweetestteacher/ Kayla's Blog:  https://www.sweetestteacher.com/ Kayla's TpT Store:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sweetest-Teacher-Mrs-Dessert On setting healthy boundaries Episode 22: https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/time-tasks-trauma-troubleshooting-common-teacher-stressors-with-amanda-murtaugh-lmhp On going to bed early and creating a morning routine that works Episode 9: https://www.edverything.com/podcast/2019/healthy-routines