Shared Teaching Podcast
Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
Episodes
172 episodes
172: Back-to-School Procedures That Save Time
Kick off your school year with confidence and less stress! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’ll share the top 5 back-to-school routines that save time, how to model and practice them so they stick, and simple ways to track stud...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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19:51
171: Word Work Activities Without the Overwhelm: Take the Stress Out of Your Centers
Do you ever feel like managing your word work centers takes more energy than it gives? You're not alone! In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how I simplified my word work routines to make them sustainable, eff...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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20:23
170: What to Prioritize During Your Teacher Planning Time
Feeling overwhelmed during your prep periods? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, Susan shares practical strategies to help you make the most of your teacher planning time so you can stop working late and start sticking to your cont...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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19:16
169: Setting Realistic Goals for Teachers
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reflect and reset your intentions. In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I walk you through how to set realistic, purposeful goals that you’ll actually stick to all year. Whether you’re in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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23:11
168: Setting Up Student Writing Folders Like a Pro
Feeling overwhelmed planning your writing block? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I'll walk you through my tried-and-true system for creating student writing folders that build independence, boost organization, and streamline you...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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13:49
167: Finding Success in Your Writing Block with Kelsey Sorenson of Educate & Rejuvenate
Feeling overwhelmed by your writing block? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is packed with answers! I’m sharing a recent conversation I had with Kelsey Sorensen on her Educate & Rejuvenate podcast, where we talked all about how to simpl...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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58:39
166: How to Update Classroom Centers for the New School Year
As the school year ends, it's the perfect time to refresh your classroom centers. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple system for evaluating what’s working, what needs to go, and how to plan for centers that support student lear...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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15:48
165: What to Know About Teaching Second Grade
Teaching second grade can feel like a big leap—whether you’re brand new to the grade or just looking to make this your best year yet. In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for starting the year strong, including how to set up your classroom,...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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29:31
164: A Classroom Library System That Actually Works (Type A Not Required)
Ever feel like your classroom library starts off strong, then slowly slips into disorganized chaos? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing the classroom library system I’ve used for years that’s simple, low-maintenance, and totally mana...
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Season 4
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Episode 164
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14:56
163: Writing Instruction Reflections to Improve Next Year
You've reached the end of the school year which means it's the perfect time to reflect on your writing instruction in order to improve next year. In this episode, we'll go over some categories for reflection.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: ...
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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20:55
162: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Publishing Step
Publishing is an important step in the writing process that helps students feel proud of their work. In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to celebrate student writing without adding extra stress to your teaching routine.SHOW NOTES / ...
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Season 4
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Episode 162
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15:28
161: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Editing Step
Editing is where students refine their writing, but it can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll talk about breaking editing into simple steps and making it fun for elementary students.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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9:17
160: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Revising Step
Revising isn’t just about fixing mistakes—it’s about making writing clearer and more interesting! In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to teach revision, even to young writers, and help students see it as a natural part of the writing proce...
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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14:11
159: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Writing Step
Writing can be intimidating for young learners, especially when they worry about spelling or making mistakes. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways to create a low-pressure writing environment that encourages creativity and confidence.SHOW...
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Season 4
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Episode 159
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17:55
158: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Planning Step
Planning is the foundation of strong writing, but many young students struggle with getting started. In this episode, we’ll explore simple strategies to help first and second graders generate ideas and organize their thoughts before writing.
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Season 4
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Episode 158
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10:42
157: Writing Tip Wednesday: 3 Ways to Improve Student Writing
When it comes to wanting to improve student writing, it really comes down to having our students practice more. But how do we get them to do that when they hate writing or find it boring?SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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16:01
156: Writing Tip Wednesday: Steps of the Writing Process
Welcome back to the new year and another Writing Tip Wednesday episode! Understanding the writing process is crucial for the writing development of our students. One of the most important things we should be teaching our students is the steps o...
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Season 4
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Episode 156
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15:39
155: [Replay Episode 38] Revising Your Classroom Management for After the Break
Returning from a two week winter break can be challenging on the best teachers and students. Both are probably feeling like they are not ready to be back! After the break is the perfect time to revisit your classroom management plan and make so...
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Season 4
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Episode 155
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26:39
154: Writing Tip Wednesday: Teaching Fact vs Opinion
Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Playing games in the classroom isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to help students remember and apply new information! In this episode, we’ll explore engaging activities that make teaching fa...
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Season 4
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Episode 154
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9:23
153: Writing Tip Wednesday: 3 Ways to Improve Writing Engagement
Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Do you feel like your students are getting bored of writing? The holidays are the perfect time to take a short break from your regular lessons and do something to get your students more engag...
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Season 4
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Episode 153
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14:38
152: Writing Tip Wednesday: Must Have Components for Writing Mini Lessons
Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! Learn the 4 main components to include in every writing mini lesson.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/writing-...
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Season 4
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Episode 152
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10:37
151: Tips for Making Teacher Report Card Comments Easy
In this episode, we will be learning how to create a system for our teacher report card comments. Systems in our classrooms help us reduce stress and save time. Best of all, they are repeatable year after year.SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LIN...
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Season 4
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Episode 151
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17:02
150: Writing Tip Wednesday: Teach Writing Reviews for More Engagement
Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! Engage your students in opinion writing with teaching them how to write reviews!SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching...
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Season 4
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Episode 150
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10:39
149: Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies with Dr. Deonna Smith
Join us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the world of culturally responsive teaching with Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care. Dr. Smith shares practical strat...
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Season 4
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Episode 149
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148: Writing Tip Wednesday: Beyond Opinion Writing Oreo
Welcome back to Writing Tip Wednesday! In today’s episode, we’re further exploring teaching opinion writing in first and second grade. While teaching how to structure opinions can be made fun through acronyms like oreo, sometimes it can ...
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Season 4
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Episode 148
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9:48