Education Unplugged

Pre-planning weeks can be super draining. At my school, we are going back in-person, but are preparing and planning for distance learning as well just in case we need to, so my brain is fried to say the least. But I really just want to have an open and honest conversation with you all about being the new kid, or teacher in this case, on the block, and how to navigate through those pre-planning weeks, and utilizing it to the best of your advantage.In today's episode, I am going to give you six pieces of advice to take with you during those pre-planning weeks so you don't feel overwhelmed!Advice1. Be yourself.2. Find your people.3. Socialize.4. Take time for you. 5. Write everything down.6. Let others help you.Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Let's face it, it can be so difficult to put our health before our classroom. We love our students, we love seeing them learn, and sometimes our love for them gets in the way of our health. How can we create healthy habits in order to take care of ourselves?In today's episode, Brooklyn Powell gives us tips for staying healthy, even though being a teacher can make it extremely difficult to do so! Brooklyn suggests healthy habits such as drinking a gallon of water daily, incorporating exercising like strength training into your routines, eating nutritious foods while also indulging in moderation, getting adequate sleep nightly, and many other tips! Be sure to listen to learn more about how to create healthy habits for the school year!Connect with Brooklyn!WebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramAmazon Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Building foundational relationships with our students and understanding their struggles and home life is essential for their academic and behavioral success. It can sometimes be overwhelming to think about sustaining these relationships, but there are still ways to do so, while still teaching your curriculum and standards! In today's episode, Halee Sikorski walks us through simple and quick ways to check-in with our students, in order to know where they're at before they begin learning for the day. Halee even has a resource for checking in with students that can be done through distance learning or in-person learning! Be sure to listen to learn more about the importance of reaching our students before teaching them!Halee's Google Form Check InsFollow Halee on social media!BlogTeacher Pay Teachers StoreInstagramFacebookCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Classroom management is a hard concept to perfect every year, for novice and veteran teachers! We usually think of it as kids being compliant and listening, but have you ever thought about it as building relationships first, in order to strengthen your classroom management? This episode will help you improve your classroom management in building relationships first, with a special guest giving us the ins and outs.In today's episode, the amazing Kayla Graham dishes her dos and donts for excelling in classroom management, on the basis of relationships. Be sure to listen to hear everything Kayla has learned over the years!Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Dear first year teacher, this episode is for you. Yes, you. The first year teacher who feels scared and anxious. The first year teacher who feels excited and ready to take on the broken system. The first year teacher who wants to make a lasting change in education. The first year teacher who can’t wait to meet her students. The first year teacher who is printing, laminating, and cutting to make her classroom feel inviting for her students. The first year teacher buying all the books and supplies for kids she hasn’t even met yet. The first year teacher who just graduated college, eager to put that degree to use. Yes, first year teacher, this episode is for you.In today's episode, I am going to give you six pieces of advice to take with you on the first day of school, to last you through your first year of teaching. Advice1. Let the first day of school be what it is - a mess.2. Set clear and nurturing expectations.3. Closed mouths don’t get fed.4. Mind ya business.5. Make your parents your allies.6. Advocate for what is right.Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Classroom community is simple starting on the first day of school, but keeping it throughout the year can get tricky. From teaching content, to planning rigorous lessons, to administering tests, it can be hard to think about the basics, such as classroom community. Fear not, though! This episode will help you learn how to build that strong classroom community, and keep it up throughout the year, with a special guest helping us in giving tips and tricks.In today's episode, teacherpreneur Allie Elliott gives us a sneak peek into her FREE Classroom Community Planner, in breaking down how to build classroom community. The 4 Cs of classroom community are: connect, care, celebrate, and consistency. Be sure to listen to learn more about what it means to start with the heart!Allie's FREE Classroom Community PlannerAllie's Classroom Community ResourcesFollow Allie on social media!BlogTeacher Pay Teachers StoreAmazon PageInstagramFacebookCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Talking about race can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation to have with our family, friends, and colleagues. As a white educator myself, I know that having these uneasy conversations are important for the success of my Black and Latinx students, which is always at the forefront of my thoughts and beliefs. The more we talk about our own experiences, the more we can learn from one another and find ways to interrupt systematic racism in our schools. While this episode is primarily for white educators to reflect and learn, we welcome teachers, parents, and students of all backgrounds to tune in, as this episode has something for everyone to learn, with a special guest joining us.In today's episode, Masters of Education candidate, Erin Magliozzi talks about her experience as a white educator in a predominately Black and Latinx school setting. Join us as we brace our own humility and reflect together in talking through ways to support our students, as white educators in interacting with diverse student populations. Please remember that we, white educators, are not saviors; rather, we are supporters of our students.Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

We all have heard the hype about centers, but how do you actually make them function? Are they easy to implement, or is it true that it's chaotic? Using centers in your classroom is easier than you think! Not only are they for all grade levels, but they are also great for building a strong classroom of independent students!In today's episode, I am going to discuss my own version of centers in the classroom, and explain how you can use them, too. Centers1. Meet with Teacher2. At Your Seat3. Technology4. Hands-On ActivityTake a look at my 3rd Grade Math task cards HERE!Learn about Brooke Brown's STEM Bins HERE!Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Are you a new teacher feeling overwhelmed by all of the rules and regulations surrounding Exceptional Student Education (ESE) for your students? Or are you a parent, trying to find out if you should vouch for a 504 or IEP Plan for your student? Or are you just someone wanting to gain knowledge about Speech and Language Pathology, and all it entails? This episode has something for everyone, with a special guest.In today's episode, Speech and Language Pathologist, Calonda Henry is going to educate us on speech and language disorders and identifying them. She also discusses the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP Plan, accommodations versus modifications, and what RTI is. Follow Calonda's Teletherapy Business, Broad Horizons Speech TherapyWebsiteInstagramFacebookCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Are you planning for next year, unsure of what to do? Are you toggling back and forth between staying at your job, school, or district? I just went through that, so it only felt right to share my experience with you all. I hope this episode brings you some clarity in making your decision so you can focus on what is important.In today's episode, I am going to guide your decision between staying where you're at, or leaving where you're at with three questions. Questions to Consider About Where You're At Now:1. Are you growing?2. Is the environment you're in a health environment?3. Are you being valued?Check out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Raise your hand, or your Corona beer, if this COVID-19 is stressing you out! We've heard about how it's affecting the travel industry, small businesses, sports and entertainment, but what about schools?In today's episode, I am going to read a Facebook post I came across that depicts my exact feelings, and continue to explain the effects of COVID-19 from a teacher's perspective.Podcast Episode NotesMichael's Facebook PostCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!

Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges teaching brings every day? Do you ever feel like you can't shut your brain off from working, or you just can't stop physically working? I've been there before too, but I've also overcome it! There is light at the end of the tunnel, and you can live the life you love, while not letting your work consume your life.In today's episode, I am going to give you five strategies that I use to maintain a healthy work-life balance, while teaching in the classroom. Strategies to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance1. Leave work at work.2. Plan things right after work.3. Leave an hour open for emergencies.4. Use your time wisely at work.5. Take time for YOU during the day.Podcast Episode Notes@kaysemorrisYou Are A Badass by Jin SinceroCheck out my teaching resources HERE!Stay Connected!InstagramFacebookPinterestSubscribe and ReviewWhen you leave a review, you're helping other teachers, parents, families, communities, and everyone else involved in education find this podcast to become more aware of what is going on in education. To leave a review, visit the Education Unplugged home page, scroll all the way down to Write A Review, and let us know how you like the podcast!