The Classroom Commute
If you have a classroom and a commute, then you're in the right place! The Classroom Commute Podcast is THE place for busy teachers who want actionable tips, simple teaching strategies, and a little fun on your ride in to school! Carpool with Rachael each week as she helps to send you in with a grin! Each week Rachael shares simple, yet powerful teaching tips, ideas, and strategies that will help you become a more effective teacher, and maybe help you enjoy your job a little more!You'll find actionable tips for how to make your lessons more engaging for your elementary students, ideas for including more classroom technology, new activities to implement, ways for building a stronger classroom community, and strategies for all content areas including science, social studies, reading, writing, and math!And of course, there will be a little teacher humor along the way! So - buckle up and let's hit the road on your classroom commute!
Episodes
149 episodes
What's NEXT for The Classroom Commute Podcast? (BIG ANNOUNCEMENT)
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN… END?I began this podcast in January of 2020 - ya know - before the world as we knew it changed. When I began the podcast almost 3 years ago - I could not have predicted all the changes that...
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Episode 147
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7:35
Positive Behavior Management in a 21st Century Classroom (With Shawn Young)
YOU HAVEN’T EXPERIENCED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT LIKE THIS BEFORE…But you’re about to.Teachers know that success in the classroom begins with classroom management.And classroom management starts with relationships.<...
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Episode 146
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1:02:20
7 Classroom Management Hacks That Actually Work! (With Dr. Lori Friesen)
FEELING LIKE YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY COULD USE A LITTLE FINE-TUNING?Well - you’re in luck! Today I’ve brought on Dr. Lori Friesen to share her most effective classroom management hacks that any teacher can implement ...
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Episode 145
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32:52
10 Ways to Make Chromebooks More User-Friendly in the Elementary Classroom (with John Sowash)
CALLING ALL CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOMS!Using classroom technology can be an amazing way to enhance your students’ learning experience — but that doesn’t mean it comes without its challenges.When it comes to using technology with elem...
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Episode 144
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42:24
Getting Started with Elementary STEM for Classroom Teachers (with Naomi Meredith)
BRAND NEW TO STEM INSTRUCTION?Or - have your tried implementing STEM projects in your classroom but find it results in chaos? (you’re not alone!)Then, allow me to introduce you to Na...
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Episode 143
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44:33
Ten Ways Classroom Teachers Can Use Google Keep for Productivity, Organization & More (With Michelle Emerson)
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT!But you might not have thought to use THIS particular app in the classroom.What is it? Google Keep!If you haven’t thought about using the Google Keep app for your productivity a...
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28:59
3 Myths of a 21st Century Classroom
DO YOU EVER HEAR EDUCATIONAL BUZZ WORDS AND THINK “WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?”Am I doing that? Or even… do I HAVE to do that? Am I doing it right? Often times we hear buzz words and teachers groan because they’re afraid ...
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Episode 141
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12:52
10 Truths About Building a Classroom Community
We’ve heard it said: Relationships are everything.It’s a bold statement, but - man, is it ever true…ESPECIALLY when it comes to teaching!If the pandemic and the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that teaching an...
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Episode 140
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46:35
Balancing School and Home: Making the Most of Your Time At School So You Can Enjoy Your Time At Home (With Kristen Donegan)
WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF BEING THE LAST CAR IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT FROM TIME TO TIME.There’s always one more thing to do. One more set of copies to make. One more…one more.And then it becomes a pa...
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Episode 139
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32:18
The Story of the LINKtivity (Celebrating 1 Year With LINKtivity Learning)
AS TEACHERS, WE ALL HAVE STORIES TO TELL. When you start out as a first year teacher, you're just beginning a the first chapter. And boy, oh boy the story of teaching sure has its turns, its ups and downs, and its surpri...
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Episode 138
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23:24
Teaching Elementary Students About Growth Mindset with Victoria from The Mindful Apple
NOT SO “NEWS FLASH”: TEACHERS DO MORE THAN JUST TEACH ACADEMICS…Teachers wear a lot of hats, and if we’re being truly honest, our jobs come with so many more responsibilities than just teaching reading, writing, math, science, and so o...
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Episode 137
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31:20
How to Separate Out Select Slides from a Larger Google Slides Presentation
GOOGLE SLIDES: TECH TIPToday’s tip isf for all my Google Slide users out there! You know how sometimes you have a large, lengthy Google Slides presentation, but you only need a few of the slides at a time?If you’ve ever us...
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Episode 136
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7:49
Tips for Teaching Writing in a 21st Century Classroom with Megan Polk
What if teaching writing didn’t have to be such a struggle?When it comes to writing, teachers and students face many challenges. Not enough time, not enough motivation, not enough resources.But Megan Polk, from The Literac...
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Episode 135
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42:35
Breaking Down the Science of Reading with Sara Marye
INTERVIEW WITH: SARA MARYEHave you heard the phrase “science of reading” and been afraid to ask EXACTLY what it means? (ignorance is bliss, right?)Are your worried that it’s just one more NEW thing to add ...
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Episode 134
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40:46
Making a Impact in the Classroom With LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides
WHAT DO KLEENEX AND LINKTIVITIES HAVE IN COMMON?Kleenex and LINKtivities don’t have an obvious connection, so let me explain.You see - when you have a runny nose or need to sneeze you have no doubt what you need, right?Yo...
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Episode 133
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10:26
Using Podcasts to Get Students Excited About Learning with Jerry Kolber
Interview with: Jerry KolberToday I have an amazing guest! His name is Jerry Kolber, and Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Grou...
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Episode 132
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32:45
3 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Before Going Back to School
SO SUMMER IS REALLY ENDING, EH?Well - we are moving on from summer (ready or not) as we head into a new school.August is a weird time for teachers because some of you are already back at school, and some ...
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Episode 131
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14:54
How to Save BIG (Time & Money) For Back to School In August!
August is a crazy busy time as teachers are preparing for Back to School!In this episode, learn some amazing ways that you can save both time and money as you prepare for a new school year!From site-wide sales, to flash sales, t...
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Episode 130
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8:52
Teacher Summer Road Trip: Using Gamification in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 8This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast as we revis...
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Episode 129
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19:21
Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Questions to Ask Before Starting Readers and Writers Workshop
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 7This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast as we revisi...
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Episode 128
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23:03
Summer Teacher Road Trip: Top Classroom Technology Mistakes Teachers Make (and how to fix them) WEEK 6
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 6This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast as we revisi...
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Episode 127
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15:21
Summer Teacher Road Trip: Finding Balance with Print and Digital Resources (WEEK 5)
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 5This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast as we revisi...
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Episode 126
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16:56
Summer Teacher Road Trip: Creating a Multimedia Classroom (WEEK 4)
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 4This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast ...
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Episode 125
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24:36
Summer Teacher Road Trip: How to Make Your Next Lesson Plan Ridiculously Amazing! (WEEK 3)
TEACHER SUMMER ROAD TRIP 2022: WEEK 3This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast ...
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Episode 124
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19:52
Summer Teacher Road Trip: 3 Tips to Increase Student Success (WEEK 2)
Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022: Week 2This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast ...
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Episode 123
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20:24