Lessons Learned

Struggling to fit read-alouds into your school day? I've got you! In this episode I'm sharing 6 ways to easily fit read-alouds into your classroom. I am also sharing LOTS of great books in this episode for you to use! Countless adventures and learning opportunities await your class on the pages of a book! I'm so excited for you to start fitting more read-alouds into your classroom!Important Links:

Time is a never-ending struggle in the classroom. Sadly, when the to-dos begin to outnumber the minutes of the day, teachers often cut out their read-aloud time. But there are so many benefits of read-alouds! In this episode I am sharing 5 benefits of reading aloud to kids! So much learning happens during a read-aloud! They are truly too valuable to eliminate and after this episode you'll understand why I believe they should be the last thing to be cut in your lesson plans.Important Links:

The words we speak to our students become a part of their inner soundtrack and help shape who they become. Our thoughts are powerful because what we think directly impacts how we act. This is why the words we speak to our students should bring life, build them up, and help them become the best they can be. In this episode I am sharing 5 of the key classroom mottos that I told my students every day that helped them not only be successful in the classroom, but also in life!Important Links:

Want to know the best way to start your school day? It's so easy to do and will have such a big impact on your classroom! In this quick win episode I am sharing how starting and ending the school day by individually greeting your students by name is a simple yet effective way to set the tone for your classroom and day! Building classroom community and keeping relationships central to all that we do in the classroom is so important. As teachers, students are our WHY: they are the reason why we teach! From when my students stepped into my classroom to when they left to go home, I wanted them to know they were valued and loved. And there is no better way than starting the day by having a one-on-one interaction with each of your students! I can't wait for you to start using morning greetings too!!Important Links:

Back-to-school time is upon us! As we prepare our classrooms for a new group of students, it's essential to remember that the foundation we lay in the first weeks of school will help us build and establish a warm yet structured environment where every student can be successful!I want to help you start the year off right! In this episode I am sharing 6 quick & easy back to school classroom management tips. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just starting your teaching career, these back-to-school classroom management tips will surely equip you with the tools that you need for a fantastic year ahead!Important Links:

The beginning of the school year, especially in the primary classroom, is all about establishing rules, routines, and relationships! Taking the time to establish all of these is so important for the success of your year! If you need a fun and easy activity to build relationships with your students then you're going to love this getting to know you first week of school activity!In this episode I am not only sharing my all-time favorite getting to know you first week of school activity, but I'm also giving it to you for FREE! I'm so excited for you to use this! I know how long your to-do list is at the beginning of the year, so I wanted to take one thing off your list by giving you this fun and easy activity as my gift to you! Important Links:

Do you want to build your classroom library but not go broke buying books? You don't have to spend a lot or even any money to build a robust classroom library filled with quality books!In this episode I am sharing 5 practical tips to easily build your classroom on a budget. These are the main ways that I was able to build my personal classroom library to be filled with literally hundreds of awesome books!Giving students access to great books is critical to helping them grow as learners and readers. I believe that a classroom library is as important to a classroom as the kitchen is to the home—it's the heart or central hub of what brings us together. Building a classroom library can feel overwhelming, but doing it on a budget is totally doable, and summer is a great time to work on it! Important Links:

The first year of teaching is an exciting and overwhelming time! In this week's episode I'm sharing seven nuggets of truth that I've learned along the way and wish I had known as a first-year teacher. Whether you're a brand new teacher or a seasoned teacher, this episode is full of tips for the new school year that will be an encouragement to you!Important Links:

Are you playing small? I know I was and I was missing out on living life to the fullest!! We only get one life and I realized my limiting beliefs were getting in the way! What limiting beliefs are holding you back from living life abundantly? In this episode I'm sharing how to identify and overcome the limiting beliefs that are holding you back!! If you're tired of playing small and ready to become the best version of yourself then you're going to love this episode!!Important Links:

As the school year ends I know many of you are feeling exhausted and even burnt out. So as we enter summer I wanted to take this episode to talk about rest. What does real rest look like? In this episode I'm sharing 3 Ways To Truly Find Rest and fill up your cup this summer so that you aren't pouring from an empty cup! These 3 ways have helped me implement daily and weekly habits to find refreshment and restorative rest. I can't wait for you to listen and try implementing some of these ways as well!Important Links:

Staying positive can be so hard, but it has so many benefits for our hearts, minds, and actions!In this episode I'm sharing a simple way to stay positive in a sea of negativity! It's helped me a lot and I know that it will help you too!Important Links:

Every student has different skills, strengths, and personalities! In this episode I'm sharing the importance of celebrating more than academics, especially as we enter the end of the year awards season! And also talking about the joy and privilege teachers have of discovering the gift of each child and speaking truth into their hearts!Important Links:

No one likes them, but we all have hard days!In this episode I share four words that have gotten me through some of my hardest days and that I know will help you too!Sign up for Becca's email list for weekly encouragement and get a FREE song to use in your classroom!Follow Becca on Instagram, and Facebook.Discover more tips and time-saving teaching resources on her website: www.foxwellforest.com and in her TPT shop! Grab her NEW Testing Motivational Notes For Students and best-selling End Of The Year Awards!

Welcome to the Lessons Learned Podcast! I'm so glad that you're here!!In this episode I explain my heart behind starting this podcast and what you can expect from the podcast in the days ahead!Sign up for Becca's email list for weekly encouragement and get a FREE song to use in your classroom!Follow Becca on Instagram, and Facebook.Discover more tips and time-saving teaching resources on her website: www.foxwellforest.com and in her TPT shop! Grab her NEW Testing Motivational Notes For Students and best-selling End Of The Year Awards!

If you are a teacher that wants to learn how to calm the chaos in your heart, life, and classroom, then this podcast is for you!Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and even burnt out?You are not alone! In this trailer for the Lessons Learned podcast you will get to meet Becca Foxwell, an award winning first grade teacher turned stay-at-home mama to two truck loving little boys, who after reaching burn out realized that in order to teach well you have to be well!Discover Becca's heart behind this podcast and some of the topics that we will be diving into for both the classroom and for life!Sign up for Becca's email list for weekly encouragement and get a FREE song to use in your classroom!Follow Becca on Instagram, and Facebook.Discover more tips and time-saving teaching resources on her website: www.foxwellforest.com and in her TPT shop!