The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything Education

New teachers don’t always realize all they have to offer, but the valuable lessons they pick up can often have an impact far beyond just their own development. Meet Aliana, an Australian teacher who proves that those who are new to the profession can provide incredible insight. Ali is able to speak so eloquently on all of the growth she has made during her first two years as a teacher because she documented her experience in a unique way, leveraging the power of Instagram to create a record of her own learning that has evolved into an asset for other educators as well. Ali’s story creates a compelling case for why we should all be reflecting on and documenting our journey as educators, and she ends by telling us how we can do just that. Check out Aliana's Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyoungeducator/

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?  As the holidays approach, there can be a lot of demands on our time— and our wallets.  This isn’t just the case for our relationships outside of school.  For many, time and money will be spent planning on purchasing gifts for colleagues and potentially even our students.  If you are going to participate in gift giving, how can we do so in a time and cost effective way? In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole provide recommendations for how to give meaningful gifts at school that won’t break the bank. We talk about gift ideas that aren’t overly generic— or overly expensive. The best part of all is our small gift for you: a round-up of ideas and a few printable for you to utilize in your gift giving this year! Get yours here! In this episode you’ll hear: • Ideas for what gifts to give students in your classroom • Suggestions for gifts for peer co-workers • Tips for gift giving to those elsewhere in the school hierarchy • The Do’s and don’ts for gift giving to administrators at school Links mentioned: Get ideas for what to give your fellow teachers, admins, or even class this holiday season! Save time and money with these practical, meaningful suggestions. As an added bonus, we’ve included some printable for you to use. Simply print and give or print and frame for a convenient gift for those at your school! Get Danielle and Nicole's guide: https://www.edverything.com/gift-guide Emily Posts Guide To Gift Giving at the Office: http://emilypost.com/advice/five-holiday-gift-giving-pointers-for-the-office/

Are students truly learning in your classroom or are you just presenting information to the class? How can we create a standardized environment where all students in a grade level are held accountable for the same information without limiting teacher creativity and autonomy? In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole interview Hayley Cain, an elementary school teacher from Georgia with a specialty for making common core standards common practice in her classroom. Hayley shares her experience transitioning from the middle school to the elementary level and the lasting lessons she picked up having previously worked at a “failing” school. Hayley has witnessed first-hand how powerful deconstructing standards and team planning time can be, and she has taken these strategies and applied them successfully to a new school and grade level. With her insights—and the handy checklist she created— you’ll be able to see and measure real change and growth in your own classroom. In this episode you’ll hear: • Why teachers may initially resist looking at state and common core standards • How to break down any standard into what students need to know • How to utilize regular, standardized, formative assessments • Ways to differentiate learning to measure success for low achieving as well as gifted students Links mentioned: The Intentional Teaching Checklist: http://activityaftermath.blogspot.com/2018/11/intentional-teaching-checklist.html?m=1 Common Core App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.masteryconnect.CommonCore&hl=en_US Hayley’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Hayley-Cain-Activity-After-Math

How can you go into Parent-Teacher Conferences with confidence instead of dread? How can you make the most of this night, truly viewing it as an opportunity rather than just another teaching obligation? In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole explain just how to make this important mindset shift, focusing on how to make the most out of Parent-Teacher Conferences. We explain the exact steps to take, both before and during conferences, to help you make the process both less stressful and more productive. With honest, thoughtful, and strategic communication, conferences have the potential to turn parents into partners and allies, a situation that benefits teachers, parents themselves, and ultimately students. In this episode you’ll hear:  • How to give each individual conference structure  • The what and how of giving feedback  • How to leverage a growth mindset attitude during conferences     •    What resources to have handy     •    Why you may need to “educate” parents during conferences  • How to wrap up each meeting Links mentioned: General tips and resources: http://bit.ly/parentteachertips Conference forms: http://bit.ly/conferencesheets

How can you make sure that you are giving your absolute best to your students each and every day without sacrificing your own personal well-being and self- care? As dedicated educators, we give so much of ourselves to our careers and our students that too often we neglect working on ourselves.  This week, Danielle and Nicole interview Michele Hamilton, a veteran teacher from Texas who shares openly about her own struggles with work life balance—and the exact steps she has taken to become the best version of herself, both personally and professionally. Michele’s unconventional journey into the teaching profession and a decade in the field that left her on the verge of burnout demonstrates that with the right attitude, it is possible to overcome any challenge. Her touching story of changing her mindset in order to take back control of her weight, her classroom, and her career path is absolutely empowering. Michele provides actionable tips that any listener can implement to replicate the morning routine she herself, one that has gotten her not only back on track but into a space where she can truly thrive. Michele now lives the growth mindset, and she shows us how we—and our students—can do the same. In this episode you’ll hear: • How and when to incorporate daily prayer and affirmations • How to get in a real workout that you won’t just “half step” or skip • How to set your mind for the day • How to prioritize and organize with regular brain dump to find margin in every day Connect with Michele: Michele's Instagram: instagram.com/michelehamilton_/ Michele’s website: http://redefinehappiness.com/

Though you might feel a sense of relief when the last bell of the day rings, a teacher’s job is far from over at that point. You already know that success tomorrow depends on what you do in those minutes after school before you get in your car for your commute home, but how many of us critically consider how we truly spend that crucial time? This week Danielle and Nicole discuss the why and how to create your perfect after school routine. Don’t leave school until you’ve accomplished these tasks. We will help you batch and organize your way to a less stressful next day with a no-fail routine that works no matter what class you teach. In this episode you’ll find: The Teacher's Toolkit: Before Leaving School Checklist bit.ly/BeforeYouLeaveChecklist The bell rings, but the day isn’t over just yet.  Set yourself up for success with a system, a fool-proof, customizable routine so you never find yourself at home stressed about tasks you missed again. Click to download now! Wunderlist wunderlist.com Wunderlist is the easiest way to get stuff done. Whether you’re planning a holiday, sharing a shopping list with a partner or managing multiple work projects, Wunderlist is here to help you tick off all your personal and professional to-dos.

Why teachers should get involved in moderating an after school activity, and how to do it right.

Addressing and correcting disruptive student behavior through classroom procedures

How To Teach Vocabulary And Why Its Important For All Teachers

What To Do After A Quiz Or Test

Classroom Project Planning Done Right

 How can you go into Parent/Teacher Conferences with confidence instead of dread? How can you make the most of this night, truly viewing it as an opportunity rather than just another teaching obligation? In this week’s episode, Danielle and Nicole explain just how to make this important mindset shift, focusing on how to make the most out of Parent/Teacher Conferences. We explain the exact steps to take, both before and during conferences, to help you make the process both less stressful and more productive. With honest, thoughtful, and strategic communication, conferences have the potential to turn parents into partners and allies, a situation that benefits teachers, parents themselves, and ultimately students. In this episode you’ll hear:  • How to give each individual conference structure   • The what and how of giving feedback  • How to leverage a growth mindset attitude during conferences      •    What resources to have handy     •    Why you may need to “educate” parents during conferences   • How to wrap up each meeting Links mentioned: General tips and resources: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/parent-teacher-conference-resources-matt-davis see bit.ly below: http://bit.ly/parentteachertips Conference forms: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parent-Teacher-Conference-Forms-for-Parent-Conferences-EDITABLE-1403890 http://bit.ly/conferencesheets

Learn how to engage your students with an icebreaker activity that is both academically rich and exciting!

Introducing the hosts of the EDVERYTHING Podcast