Classroom Confessions

Was it Friday the 13th or was it FRIDAY THE 13TH?!? It seems like more and more districts are shutting down and more and more teachers are switching over to distance learning OR having to print off packets. Here are all of the resources I found from my favorite people on Instagram and social media! If you do use any materials from them please 1) follow them 2) send them a giftcard or something from their Amazon list as a thank you! 1. For a free Subscription to Screencast . https://account.screencastify.com/user/subscribe/edu then click“Redeem coupon” type in CAST_COVID and CLICK ACTIVATE LICENSE 2. How to do a Powerpoint recording @the615Teacher 3 . General online teaching tutorial @doccopteaching has a video tutorial 4. Educational Subscriptions offering FREE Accounts 5. General Distance Learning Resources @antisocstudies blog post 6. Generic Resources from Ashley @TeachCreateMotivate Blog Post ELA Resources - 1. Stacy Lamb @theengagingstation - Google Drive Link 2. Molly Jackson-Schultz - @thatawkwardteacher - Google Drive Link (look for Independent Reading and Book Clubs) 3. Ash - @secondnatureteaching - Free English Resources 4. Danielle Hall - @Nouvelle_ela - ready to go digital lessons 5. Michaela - @thetownieteacher - Google Drive link (Look for Independent Reading Assignment) 6. Katie @mochas_and_markbooks - 10 fiction lessons 7. Katie Vance @katiesclasswithsass - Google Drive Show Notes- other accounts can be found here

Today Katie takes a dive into the controversial topic of gun control, and gun violence. She explains her perspective and her experience with lockdowns and drills on a school campus. This is a sensitive topic listen with caution ***Edit: In the podcast Katie cites a Supreme Court Case as Heller v. District of Columbia. However when the case was argued before the supreme court it was titled District of Columbia v. Heller*** Instagram: Classroom Confessions Podcast Katie's Instagram: KMSCurriculum Website: ClassroomConfesisons.net Email: Podcast@katiemsmith.com

This week Y'ALL are in for a treat, my teacher bestie Ms. DeAnna Turner is here to share her experience with being a teacher and instructional strategist! Get ready to laugh as they share their teaching stories! Instagram: @Classroomconfessions Website: ClassroomConfessions.net Email: podcast@katiemsmith.com

This week Katie interviews her portablemate and she recalls the first time they met (this could get awkward). Mr. Britos is a third year special education teacher and has a little bit different perspective on the classroom and teaching. If you are looking for the financial literacy game Katie mentions please head over to @kmscurriculum on Instagram and look at the TPT Highlight! Website: Classroomconfesisons.net Instagram: @Classroom Confessions Katie's Instagram: @KMSCurriculum Email: podcast@katiemsmith.com

Teachers tend to get caught up in everything they HAVE to do. Newsflash, all the things will still be there! This week Katie dives into 15 ways that teachers can practice self care! The best part about these tips is THEY ARE FREE! 15 Free Self Care tips for Teachers, I mean can it get any better than that? We don't think so! Thank you for choosing to listen! Website: ClassroomConfessions.net Email: podcast@katiemsmith.com Podcast Instagram: ClassroomConfessionsPodcast Host Instagram: Kmscurriculum Facebook: Classroom Confessions Podcast Twitter: ClassConfessPod

This week Katie briefly discusses what to do when a colleague says something inappropriate. The meat and potatoes of the episode is about a teaching strategy she calls the spectrum. The spectrum has four benefits! First, it is easy to implement, second, it gets students moving and up out of their seats, third, it requires critical thinking, and lastly it gets students talking! Website: www.classroomconfessions.net Instagram @classroomconfessionspodcast Facebook @classroomconfessionspodcast Twitter @classconfesspod Email podcast@katiemsmith.com

After a long break, Katie is back with a new format for the podcast! She is ready to tackle some big issues in education. If you have any topics you want her to cover please email as at our NEW email address podcast@katiemsmith.com. Thats right your girl got her own domain name! Lets us officially welcome you to 2020 lets get teaching! Website: www.classroomconfessions.net Instagram @classroomconfessionspodcast Facebook @classroomconfessionspodcast Twitter @classconfesspod Email podcast@katiemsmith.com

This week Katie interviews her Babs. Babs was a preschool teacher and then director from 1969-2003. She has seen education change and evolve over many years. Babs shares her stories and her insight this week on the podcast! Website: Classroomconfessions.net Instagram and Facebook: ClassroomConfessionsPodcast

This week Katie interviews her co-department chair Rebecca Owen about what it is like to be a teacher. One of the most insightful things is the discussion about what Rebecca wishes ever day American's knew about teachers. They laugh, there are almost tears, but it is a great interview about the life of a teacher! Website: ClassroomConfessions.net Instagram and Facebook: Classroom Confessions Podcast

This week Katie discusses 3 technology apps that she uses in the classroom to use her time more effectively and efficiently. She discusses EdPuzzle, Common Lit, and everyones new favorite tool Grade Trasnferer (yes that is spelled correctly!). Website: Classroomconfessions.net Instagram and Facebook: Classroom Confessions Podcast

After teaching a group of business women about having engaging presentations this week, I think it is important to remind ourselves how to keep students in engaged in what they are learning. Katie discusses how to get students in engaged in class discussions as well as how to increase engagement with difficult topics, and how to make your material relevant! Check out the resources on our website classroomconfessions.net Facebook and Instagram @ClassroomConfessionsPodcast

This week Katie delves into some of the real world challenges of being a teacher. What is shared in the media can be misconstrued and it helps hearing the story from the mouth of a teacher!

This week Katie shares about how to find a teacher bestie and what to look for to know you have found your teacher bestie! She also shares about her crazy student story this week and O man was it a doozie! Also tune in to find out how she ended up on crutches! Find her resources and episode recaps on: Classroomconfessions.net Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram at: Classroom Confessions Podcast

This week Katie delves into the current threat of a strike in her school district. Then she will discuss how she flipped her classroom and why she loves it! You can find all her resources on the podcast website ClassroomConfessions.net Instagram & Facebook : ClassroomConfessionsPodcast

This week Katie delves into her Multicultural Education background to discuss the concept of cultural capital and how teachers can bring that into the classroom. She challenges the concept of the deficit perspective in education and encourages educators to step up, push the boundary, and become those teachers we need in the classrooms today! All of her resources and citations can be found on her website classroomconfessions.net You can connect with Katie on Instagram and Facebook at Classroom Confessions Podcast

This week we discuss what the first week back to work looked like and provide some planning tips! Look out for how Katie transformed her classroom this year on Instagram @classroomconfessionspodcast and find the before an after video on Classroomconfessions.net

This week Katie will talk about the struggles of 6th grade orientation and how she did on accomplishing all of her goals this week! Listen to Katie talk about the realities of that teacher life setting in after summer break! Instagram: Classroom Confessions Podcast Facebook: Classroom Confessions Podcast Website: Classroomconfessionspodcast.net

Listen this week to find out why the podcast almost didn't happen! We also touch on ways to keep your summer self care going into the new year! For more information you can find us at ClassroomConfessions.net Instagram: Classroom Confession Podcast Facebook: Classroom Confessions Podcast

This week Katie reflects on the past month of the podcast and shares some of the highlights! She delves a little deeper into last week's quote, building relationships, and provides some additional resources. All resources and episode guides are available at Classroomconfessions.net

This week Katie is joined by a co-teacher from her school as they discuss the importance of building relationships. Listeners will get to know Kelly and how she builds relationships, and hear about what her ideal school system would look like! Come join us as we delved in to building relationships! More information can be found at ClassroomConfessions.net

Welcome to the Classroom is an episode designed with new teachers in mind! We strive to answer the questions that are on the minds of new teachers today! Katie will discuss: classroom management, classroom set up, the all important teacher planner, shoes, and where to find the best teacher deals! All of the resources mentioned in the podcast can be found on classroomconfessions.net

Welcome to Classroom Confessions where we will discuss any and all things related to teaching! This podcast is by teachers, for teachers, and was created to talk about what we experience in the classroom and to get advice from veterans who have been at this for years! Come along for the ride!