Shaping Little Minds

This is the time of year that is stressful, overwhelming, and is really easy to let your boundaries slip. It's the last few weeks and all you want to do is get to the finish line: summer vacation. But here's what I don't want for you…I don't want you to get to summer vacation burned outI don't want you to feel on edge over the next 2 weeks of schoolI don't want you reacting to everything that happens in your classroom even though you KNOW you should be responding the way you have been all yearThat's why I want to share 6 tools you could take with you to help you navigate and heal the burnout you're currently feeling so you go into summer re-energized and excited to take your deserved break. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Burnout has become so normalized that teachers don't even know that they're in the thick of it until they hit a wallThere are tools you can use to help you break out of the cycle you're in and get back to feeling more in controlIt's important to implement one tool at a time and not try to implement them all at onceRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:5 Steps to Create Harmony at Work and in LifeGet the Replay for all 3 days of Transform Your TeachingThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronGet my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroomMORE FROM ME:Follow Adva @coachforteachersShow Notes for this episode

The education system is far from perfect. We suck it up and make it the best experience for our students. But what happens when we start using our voices?  Our voices become a ripple effect, no matter what age we teach. Change can start to happen within education, all because we spoke up. Today, I have the incredible Carla Ward on the podcast talking about why it is CRITICAL for educators to speak out and stop staying silent. Carla a passionate Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience in the profession. She's the founder of Early Learning Foundations, where she supports educators through workshops, consulting, and professional development resources that empower them to thrive in their careers.3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:You don't have to be loud and extroverted to speak upRaising our voices can change the negative rhetoric there is around teaching, specifically early childhood educationYou aren't going to be everyone's cup of tea and that's OKAY!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Grab a seat at Transform Your Teaching: End the Year with a BANG. Day 2 is happening Wednesday!Get my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroomMORE FROM CARLA:Grab your seat at her FREE workshop 6 Key Decisions to Make Before Starting an ECE PodcastFollow Carla @elfoundationsMORE FROM ME:Follow Adva @coachforteachers

The end of the school year can feel overwhelming, stressful, and honestly never ending. This episode is your step by step guide to help you wrap up your year, without draining what's left in your tank. I will take you through various different actions you can take in order to not only end your year without burnout but also feel confident in your readiness for the new school year. Segment 1: "What to do now so you don't hate yourself in August"Segment 2: "Leave your classroom like a gift to future you"Segment 3: "You are not behind—you're exactly where you need to be"3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:As stressful as the end of the school year might, it is the perfect time to document, reflect and organize so that you come into the next school feeling confident and organized.Future you will be so grateful that you took the steps to clean and organize at the end of this school year.Feeling behind will never get you to where you want to be. It's important to know that you are exactly where you need to be. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Grab your seat to a 3 day event for teachersGet my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroomMORE FROM ME:Follow: @coachforteachersGrab the Show Notes for this episode

In case no one's told you... I give you full permission to rest each day and whenever you feel you need it.In this episode, Adva dives into the culture we currently live in as US citizens and why creating space for rest is a better option. You'll learn that society encourages and promotes busy-ness, even if it comes at a cost. Adva will uncover why that's harmful to most human beings, what the research says regarding rest, and give you a chance to reflect on your beliefs around rest and productivity.3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:Rest is critical to our well being as humans. It heals your body, boosts creativity, reduces stress, improves productivity, and enhances decision making.In order to walk away from teaching being all consuming, there are shifts that need to be made and boundaries that need to be set. Rest is a super power for all human beings, but especially for teachers who are always trying to keep up with the workload.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Grab your free guide to help you stop feeling like work and life are in competition. 5 Steps to Create Harmony at Work and in Life.MORE FROM ME:Follow Adva @coachforteachersYou can learn more about the podcast through my website. www.coachforteachers.com/podcast 

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to integrate AI into your day to day as a teacher, this is the episode for you.In today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of having Chris Hull, a former educator turned founder of Otus, an education technology company. Otus provides schools across the U.S. with comprehensive solutions for assessments, data management, and insights into student performance. What we've covered on today's podcast:how AI can support teachers in their day to dayhelping teachers feel more comfortable integrating AI into their classroomsBenefits students can have from being exposed to AI in the classroomThoughts on teachers who are resistant or anti- technology inside the classroomGet my FREE resource, 5 Steps to Create Harmony between Work and LifeConnect with Chris on LinkedIn

When our students have big emotions, we know the tools they need in order to help them regulate those emotion. When we have those big emotions, have we truly learned to regulate them? In today's episode, I dive into steps you can take to help yourself regulate your own emotions so that you can show up different in your life outside of the classroom, no matter what kind of day it was at school. Get Your Copy of The Teacher PlaybookGet my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroom

There's a burnout crisis in the teaching world and my mission is to help as many teachers as I possibly can navigate the "how" of navigating and healing burnout. In today's episode, I dive into my journey through burnout and the 3 key actions I took to help myself come out of burnout and avoid it rearing it's ugly head again after going back to teaching. Morning PagesUnlearningCreating time for RESTTune in to hear more about these actions and how they can help you to navigate and heal the burnout you might be struggling with currently. Please keep in mind that I am only sharing what has worked for me. If you need outside support, please don't hesitate to go get it. I am not a licensed therapist - I am here to share what's worked for me. Get Your Copy of The Teacher PlaybookGet my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroom

If you've ever heard yourself say... "I have to work after hours in order to be a good teacher." Or something along the lines of: "there's too much work to be able to leave work at work." This is the episode you're going to want to dive into today! In today's episode we cover 3 ways you can maximize your time in school to create more harmony between work and life. Curate more self-awarenessPrioritizationSet firm boundariesI give you a process you can take in order to make each of these things happen. These are the processes I give my clients when they struggle with managing their time.Get The Teacher Playbook today!Get my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroom

This is the episode I wish I had access to when I was first starting out. These are must-have essentials for classroom teachers. In this episode, I give you physical must-haves, tech must-haves, and teaching must haves. Each of the resources I provide, I've personally used for my own classroom.Join me at The Everything ECE SummitGet my free workshop on the key elements to help you thrive in the classroom

If you are currently dealing with burnout because of struggles in the classroom but have no clue how to make things better, this episode is for you. I wholeheartedly believe that the key to helping you when things aren't working the way you'd like, is to ask yourself the hard questions and take the time to reflect. In today's podcast episode, I give you reflective questions you can ask yourself both as a veteran teacher and a new teacher. Join me for a free workshop on SundayJoin me at The Everything ECE SummitGet my free workshop on the key elements to a thriving classroom

If you're looking for ways to take back your time rather than constantly working, this is the place for you. Teaching can feel extraordinarily overwhelming and stressful given the workload. It can consume our lives if we let it. In today's episode, I dive into 3 tools I used to help me leave work at work, no guilt. As I mentioned in the episode, I've definitely discussed these tools but I strongly believe that if you take the tools and implement them, it can help you to change the way you approach teaching and take back your time. Apply for Teaching Transformed (1:1 coaching)Join me at The Everything ECE SummitGet my free workshop on the key elements of a thriving classroom

Let's just be honest... teaching can be consuming and it can consume much of your life if you let it. That's where I ended up and in the process forgot to truly live my life. If you are in that same place, in today's episode I'm sharing 5 shifts you can start to take to create the live you want outside the classroom. Healing the part of you that always needs to workSetting firm boundaries at workLeaving work at workSurrounding yourself with positive peopleBeing okay with where you are right nowGet Instant Access to 3 Key Elements of a Thriving ClassroomConnect: @coachforteachersJoin me at Spring Fling!Join me at The Everything ECE Summit!Episode 157

Do you struggle with behavior in your classroom? Does the behavior start to make you think that you're not "good enough"? In this episode, Ron breaks down how you can handle behaviors in a way that helps you to understand yourself and your triggers. Inside this episode, Ron moves us through various exercises you can do to help yourself in the moment and to understand your inner child more deeply. Connect with AdvaApply for 1:1 coaching with Adva

Have you ever had the thought of "I'm not enough"? This is a thought that so many teachers struggle with, especially when they face challenges in the classroom. In this podcast episode, I spoke to mental health expert Sabrina Trobak all about this belief and what you can do to help yourself break out of that belief and how to help your students do the same. Connect with SabrinaConnect with AdvaJoin Adva for a FREE workshop on February 23rd at 11am. Click to find out more!

"Getting ahead does not mean that you're constantly working. Getting ahead means that you're working smarter, not harder."In this episode, we dive into the difference between getting ahead and working constantly as a teacher. It's important to note that the two don't necessarily have to coincide. Connect with AdvaApply for 1:1 coachingSend Adva an email with questions on classroom/behavior management: ah.education.consultation@gmail.com

"Does this sound familiar?Answering emails at 10pm because you feel like you have no choiceDragging yourself out of bed exhausted, because everyone says burnout is “just how it is”Skipping dinner with your family to finish grading or prepping, so you don't feel like a bad teacherIf you said yes to any or all of this, I want you to know this: It's not your fault you feel this way. Teaching was not supposed to be like this."In this episode, I am going to help you start to shift your mindset. I've taken audio clips from the workshop to help you understand how to shift your mindset. Connect with AdvaApply for 1:1 coachingEmail Adva with questions on classroom/behavior management: ah.education.consultation@gmail.com

Challenges always come up but it's really about how you handle those challenges to help you get through each day. So many new teachers end up leaving because they don't have the tools to handle the challenges that come up. In this episode, we dive into 3 challenges and unpack various tools you can use to help you handle challenges with more ease.Challenge #1: Classroom and Behavior ManagementChallenge #2: Overwhelm, Stress, and Burnout from the workloadChallenge #3: Lack of support and feeling like a failureIf you're ready to learn tools and strategies to navigate the challenges that come with teaching, you're in for a treat! Grab your spot to Fact or Fiction: Debunking Education MythsApply for 1:1 coaching

Have you ever tried to implement a routine or procedure without much luck? When I presented at a conference in October, I found a process that helps you not only implement but plan and practice. Are you ready for it?Step 1: plan and practiceStep 2: Stand and speak with purposeStep 3: Do it againThese steps will require some support, if you don't already have it. Should you need any extra support with this, please know that you can reach out to me directly.Instagram: @coachforteachers1:1 CoachingBreakthrough Session

If you're back from winter break and struggling to enforce routines and procedures, this one's for you. In this episode, we dive into 4 ways to help you re-teach routines and procedures in your classroom after a long break. Each of these 4 ways have reflective questions that you can answer at your own time. Set expectations for yourself as a teacher and as a human being outside of the classroomModel desired behaviorsIncorporate visual remindersBuild consistencyIf you do this and find that you're still struggling, I can help to support you. Apply for 1:1 coaching or email me with any questions (ah.education.consultation@gmail.com).

Can you believe 2024 is coming to a close? I definitely can't! This was a year of big changes for me and I want you to feel those transformations too! Being a busy classroom teacher is no easy feat so inside of this episode I give you 5 tools you can use and implement in order to end your year with a BANG! Are you ready for it? Happy Listening! Apply for 1:1 coachingFollow: @coachforteachers

I had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of an early childhood roundtable discussion on various topics within the field. I was one of ten who took part. I am so excited to be able to share part 2 with you!! There is truly so much value in the information that gets shared. If you haven't tuned into part 1, please go back and do that before you dive into this episode. It's SO good! Tune into part 1 here.Apply for 1:1 CoachingFollow: @coachforteachers

I had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of an early childhood roundtable discussion on various topics within the field. I was one of ten who took part. I am so excited to be able to share this with you!! There is truly so much value in the information that gets shared throughout.  Stay tuned for part 2!Follow: @coachforteachers

Have you ever felt the pull to invest in mentorship? Or maybe you're struggling because you don't have the support you thought you would? You've come to the perfect place! Unfortunately, mentorship and support is not always a given when new teachers come into a school building. Sometimes you have to invest and go outside of your comfort zone in order to get the support and mentorship you need and deserve.Today's episode is an oldie but goodie. My friend and client is here to tell you about her experience inside of Teaching Transformed; a 1:1 coaching program for new + struggling teachers. We cover:What she learned in her time inside of 1:1 coachingHow she was able to overcome challenges as a veteran teacherWhat she has to say to those thinking about applying And so much more! Happy Listening!Connect with Ashley:InstagramEmail: ashadoodle@gmail.comApply for 1:1 coachingGrab the Business Black Friday Guide

In today's episode,I decided to speak from a leadership lens but one that is more geared toward teachers being leaders in the classroom. If you don't already know this... teachers ARE leaders whether or not they're willing to see it for themselves. It's something I used to preach about but want to revisit the topic this week. Here's what we'll cover:What we're taught versus what it means to be a leader in the classroomHow you can start to take a leadership role in your classroomHow mentorship can help you become more of a leader rather than a managerReflective questions discussed in the episode:What have I done so far that's helped me build relationships with my students' families?What have I done that isn't really working to build relationships?How can I do better in communicating to parents regarding their children, what's happening in the classroom, and having them take a more active role in their child's learning?Ready to invest in mentorship? Apply for 1:1 coaching

Today, I have Erica on the podcast. She is a childcare owner and director and has been in the education space for many years. She speaks at various conferences and has her very own podcast called The Child Care Directors Chair that I had the pleasure of being a guest on. Please help me welcome Erica to the podcast!We cover:why teacher support is so criticalwhat teacher support can look like in various schoolsrecommendations for teachers who are looking for support but aren't receiving anywhat leaders can do to make sure their staff is meeting expectations and getting the support they needConnect with Erica:InstagramPodcastYoutube

It's November which means there's a brand new theme to the month on the podcast. This month I wanted to bring you a different perspective to the education world. You are going to be hearing from various education leaders; leaders that share their perspectives and give you a little insight into what they do that you may not see in your day to day interactions with your administration. Today, I have a former principal and assistant superintendent who left public education after over 20 years and has opened a consulting firm to help teachers and administrators create a more sustainable work environment. Please help me welcome Lori to the podcast!We're covering:How to create school cultureHow leaders should lead in order to create school cultureKnowing what school is the right fitWhat you can do to make sure you're going into a school environment that's right for youWhy it's important to stay the courseBook a workshop/training for your teachers with meConnect with Lori

You probably are sick of hearing about reconnecting with your "WHY" but today's podcast episode will give you an inside look at how you can create your "WHY" and then continue to reconnect to it. Reflection questions to help you:What happened today that made me consider leaving the classroom?What are my favorite parts of teaching?How can I work through the hardships so that I can show up again tomorrow?How am I taking care of myself throughout the school year?Is what's happening in school really a reason to leave or is it an easy way out?Follow @coachforteachers

Do you feel like you need a reset inside your classroom? It's October, which means the kids are comfortable and behaviors are likely popping up if they haven't already. On today's podcast, we are diving into 5 ways you can hit the reset button inside your classroom.#1: changing bulletin boards and decor#2: Review routines and expectations#3: Take a day off, if you haven't already#4: Make sure you are protecting your energy during the school day#5: Have fun with your students to end a unit or start freshFollow @coachforteachers

I wanted to reflect back to you guys about my first month back in the classroom after being out of the classroom for three years. This month's theme: Reset, Reflect, and Reconnect. I know how busy September can be and how much busier October can get. I want to make sure each and every one of you is able to reset, reflect, and reconnect. Reflection #1:  the transition back into the classroom was NOT easy and smooth like I was imagining it to be.Reflection #2: even when things don't go well, that doesn't mean you should just forget about all the work you've put inReflection #3: Planning is what makes the classroom a less chaotic space at the start of the school year (and I don't necessarily mean lesson planning)Reflection #4: always creating space for restCould you do me a favor? If you could leave a review on this show it'll help boost the podcast so that more teachers like you can tune into the podcast each week. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. DM me on Instagram

Have you ever heard of nerdy teaching? I was recently introduced to this new way of teaching. It's a way of teaching that focuses on connection with students. Chris explains it all! On today's podcast episode, I have Chris Longwell. He is an educator with over 15 years of experience as well as experience in coaching teachers and in camp. He's taken his years of experiences in the classroom and turned them into a teaching style all on its own.Join me at CEC in October!Inquire about a workshop for your teachersConnect with Chris:KickstarterYouTube ChannelInstagram

Creating a work-life balance can feel pretty impossible, especially as a new teacher. There is so much to do with very little time to get the work done. Over the years, I've found that there are 3 key elements to having the ability to create the work-life balance you're looking for.Time managementPrioritizationBoundariesFind out how you can implement each of these elements to help you create the work-life balance you're desiring. Join me in Texas for CECLet's bring PD to your childcare center!Get your copy of Set Boundaries, Find PeaceGet a one-off mentorship call today!

If you're struggling to navigate stress and overwhelm during these first weeks of school, you've come to the right place! In today's podcast episode, I am pulling the curtain back and giving you a little taste into what it's like to be in my world. Transform Your Teaching was a free live event for teachers as they prepared for the first weeks of school. On the very first day, we talked about how teachers can navigate the stress and overwhelm during busy seasons. You get to listen to that live recording today! Be a part of my book writing process! Email me: ah.education.consultation@gmail.comLearn more about Born to ThriveApply for 1:1 coaching

Transitions can make or break a classroom routine. Transitioning from one activity to the next can pose as a stressful and overwhelming time in the classroom. The students don't know what to do or what's expected and you're also trying to figure it out. In this episode, I give you the one key ingredient that many new teachers tend to miss when teaching transitions. Follow: @coachforteachers

September's theme is going to be "navigating the first weeks of school." In this series, we're going to be discussing various topics that relate to making sure those first weeks of school set you up for success inside your classroom. This is a time that can be extremely challenging to do on your own, especially if you don't have the mentorship or support. Today's episode is focused on setting up routines and procedures from the get-go. Here's how the episode will flow:why routines and procedures are so important to set up from the start rather than waiting for the students to adjustwhat routines and procedures you should be implement in those first weekswhat you can do to prepare those routines and procedures for the start of the school yearHappy Listening!!Connect with me, Adva - @coachforteachersSchedule your 90-minute breakthrough session

The first year of teaching is not usually an easy one. It's a huge learning curve. In today's podcast, I speak to Christina about her experience as a first year teacher. Christina teaches in the New York City public school system. We talk about:Struggles walking into the classroom as a new teacherImportance of support + communityAdvice for any teachers walking into the classroom for the first timeConnect with Christina - Email: christina.wisa@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/criso7kJoin me inside of Born to Thrive -https://educatorsconsult.mykajabi.com/pl/2148278624

This is another episode of the teacher talks podcast series. Melly is a bi-lingual teacher and focuses on parental involvement in her classroom. She's created a system to help bridge the gap between her classroom and home not only for her students but also for their families. She's been teaching for eight years and is still passionate about everything she does. Connect with Melly - melissa.gonzalez.213@gmail.comJoin me inside of Born to Thrive -https://educatorsconsult.mykajabi.com/pl/2148278624

Welcome back to another episode of our Teacher Conversations series! I am SO excited to bring you a new guest on today's podcast episode. In this conversation, we dive into looking at students ABILITIES rather than their DISABILITIES and truly creating a safe space for each of your students. This was such an inspiring episode to record and I know Dr. Shani is going to do great things for both teachers and students in upcoming ventures. Connect with Dr. Shani:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drshanicEmail - hello@drshanic.comBe the first to leave a review and get access to Born to Thrive -https://www.instagram.com/coachforteachers

Transform Your Teaching is a brand NEW 3 day event I want you to be a part of!! And it's completely free! What you need to know:Transform Your Teaching is taking place on August 15th, 16th and 17th.Day 1 will focus on navigating the stress and overwhelm in those first weeks, day 2 will focus on coping with the hardships of teaching, and day 3 will dive into a brand new way for you to approach teaching. All of this will take place inside a FB group. All the details will be laid out for you in an email once you sign up for the event. Be the first to leave a review and get access to Born to Thrive -https://www.instagram.com/coachforteachersSign Up for Transform Your Teaching: https://educatorsconsult.mykajabi.com/offers/maXjUpYS

Welcome back to the new and improved Shaping Little Minds Podcast! For the duration of August, I am bringing you teachers from various walks of life who are here to discuss their passions, their tips and tricks, and their classroom experiences. In today's episode, Jon dives into the ins and outs of classroom management and shares his method in his classroom that has been super successful. I can't wait for you to dive into this incredible episode!Be the first to review the podcast + share it - https://www.instagram.com/coachforteachers

I want to help you to radically shift the way you're approaching teaching. It took me 5 years to shift the way I approached teaching and make room to love life outside of the classroom. There are shifts I made when I decided it was time to move from a burnout cycle and a teacher who worked around the clock to a teacher who maximized her time in school, trusted herself, was confident in her teaching abilities, and started LOVING her life outside of work.We are going to break down these shifts in this episode.Shift #1:  I worked on trusting myself, no matter what others thoughtShift #2: Gaining Confidence in the ClassroomShift #3: Working overtime doesn't make you a good teacherThese shifts can feel overwhelming and impossible, which is why I want to help you create the shifts as you move into a new school year. I have opened up my 90 minute breakthrough calls for teachers this summer.  Schedule your call today!If you want to have an opportunity to be a guest on this podcast, you can fill this form out and I will be in touch with you to set up a time to record. Follow to get podcast updates!

I've been thinking about you! Summer vacation has either already begun or it's about to and you're already thinking about next school year. Your days are free, you aren't doing much so how can you not think about next year? In today's episode, I want to help you take all the preventative measures so that you not only set yourself up for an incredible school year, you also don't find yourself on the brink of burnout as you approach the start of the year. There are 3 recommendations that I share with all the teachers I work with and I am sharing those recommendations with you today - Create a classroom/behavior management planSet BOUNDARIESFind a MentorThese recommendations will serve you now and in the long run. These recommendations will also help you to know exactly what you need to start working on in order to feel prepared for the new school year. Follow me on Instagram for all the things: https://www.instagram.com/coachforteachersBook Recommendation about Boundaries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0349426953?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_detailsLearn all the tools and strategies inside Born to Thrive: A Teacher's Toolkit to a Thriving Classroom: https://shapinglittleminds.mykajabi.com/pl/2148278624Get the 1:1 support by scheduling a 90-minute breakthrough call: https://calendly.com/newteachercoaching/breakthrough

Mindset is something that is critical to teaching inside the classroom, especially in the post-covid era. It has a huge positive impact on students; from building positive relationships, to believing in themselves, to higher student engagement in the classroom. In today's episode, we dive into the following:What is mindset; growth vs. fixed mindsetWhy is mindset important for you to understandHow incorporating growth mindset can affect your classroom positivelyGrab your FREE Mindset checklistYou have a chance to dive even deeper than this inside of my new course, Born to Thrive when you enroll by Tuesday, June 11th at 11:59pm (EST). You don't want to miss this!!Let's Connect! Instagram - @coachforteachers

Aditya is the author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety and is the founder of Elephant Learning, which produces mathematics education courses, software, and professional development that specializes in getting youth who are behind caught up to their grade level. On today's podcast episode I got to sit down with Aditya and talk about math anxiety, where it stems from, and how we as teachers can provide support to our students who suffer with math anxiety. You'll learn that math anxiety not only is common but it also can lead to a language gap. Interesting, right? Aditya tells us all about his findings and what he dives into inside his book! Connect with Aditya:Treating Mathematics AnxietyElephant LearningEnroll in Born to Thrive TODAY!

It's every teachers' dream to have a thriving classroom. The question then becomes... how do we get there? How does one thrive during the busiest seasons? We are in one of those busy seasons right now and I want to dive into the first 3 steps that can truly make a world of a difference when you have the tools and strategies you need. The Art of Lesson Planning. This is where you lesson plan, stress free and are confident in your ability to teach the material effectively.Enhance Learning through Centers. Centers are not talked about enough and many times centers can feel like more of a burden to teachers than it is something that is valuable. Classroom Management Essentials. This is something that unfortunately isn't covered enough when you go to school for education. This is something that causes many teachers to face burnout or make the decision to leave the field.I want to help you create the change you need to see inside your classroom so that you THRIVE throughout the school year.EXCITING NEWS!!!Born to Thrive is OFFICIALLY open! Born to Thrive: A Teacher's Toolkit to a Thriving Classroom is the course that will take you through the 6 steps you need in order to say goodbye to overwhelm and step into your classroom with confidence.  Learn more here!

This podcast topic came to me while listening to a podcast earlier this week. I'm sharing the raw truth behind the teacher struggles I've faced and how I overcame those struggles throughout my time inside the classroom. Struggle 1: Getting so overwhelmed that nothing would get doneStruggle 2: Feeling like I'm not good enoughStruggle 3: Behavior managementAll of these struggles are struggles teachers have faced and are currently facing as the school year is coming to a close. These struggles helped me to formulate the framework I used and now provide for teachers to help them inside the classroom.If you're facing any struggles as the end of the year approaches and you want to breakthrough those struggles so that you end the year with a BANG, you're going to want to book your 90-minute BREAKTHROUGH call ASAP.

We are diving into the 3 KEY elements of a managed classroom. A managed classroom can look all sorts of ways but there are elements you need to think about when approaching the classroom.  Key Element #1: Reacting vs. RespondingKey Element #2: Navigating Stress + Overwhelm in the ClassroomKey Element #3: Know Your TriggersMy question to you is… what do you think of when you hear the words “managed classroom?” Is it reality or is it ideal? For me, it was always an ideal, not necessarily based in reality.   A managed classroom IS possible, but it looks much different than the ideal scenario you might be thinking of.Today's Podcast Sponsor: 90-minute BREAKTHROUGH sessions are here!

Play is a critical piece to learning inside the classroom. As teachers, we want our students to develop a love of learning... so why not making the learning process more fun?!  Today's guest, Amy from Sparks Joy with Amy, is on the podcast to talk to us all about play and more importantly, why it's such a critical piece in the way we teach our students. We discuss:Why play plays such an important role in the classroomHow teachers can incorporate play inside the classroomHow teachers can support their students during playResources teachers can use to learn moreConnect with Amy!Download her free resource with various games to implement

I had the pleasure of doing a LIVE podcast event last weekend where I got to record this week's podcast episode. We are talking about the 3 things no one tells you about classroom management. We discuss:managing YOUR emotions, as the teacherbeing able to take a step back before interveningthe importance of repetitionI truly think this will change the way you approach classroom management. Happy Listening!Podcast #98Apply for 1:1 coaching

We  discuss the importance of art in the classroom, how to make art more developmentally appropriate, AND a new method of teaching art called TAB. I had the lovely and wonderful Faigie on the podcast and am excited for you to hear her passion for art through this episode.  I truly believe in the power of art. It can help young children develop in ways you never thought possible and can be truly empowering for them. I'd love to know… what was your biggest takeaway from this episode?  Share it with me on Instagram @coachforteachers.Connect with Faigie below:https://www.eduart4kids.comhttps://www.instagram.com/eduart4kids  

If you've heard about human design and you're not sure what it is... this is a great episode for you! If you're wondering how human design can help you in the classroom as a teacher... this is the episode for you!Today, I am joined by Tiffini who is a veteran teacher and human design coach is on the podcast today! We covered: What human design is and where it comes fromThe different types of human design How human design can work for you in the classroomThe information you need to be able to get your human design typeResources to help you learn more about human designApply for 1:1 CoachingConnect with AdvaConnect with Tiffini

If you are feeling like nothing you do is working for your classroom, this is an episode you're going to want to tune into. There are many reasons things in your classroom and today, I'm bringing to the forefront the three most common reasons nothing is progressing in your classroom.You're not consistentYou're not willing to Zoom out in order to see what changes need to be madeComparisonitisSo many of us teachers leave the classroom feeling defeated every day. We have to be the ones to change that for ourselves! Change might be scary and feel overwhelming but it can create a completely new classroom environment. Isn't that what we want? Happy Listening!Grab your order of Magic Mind with the discount code "littleminds20"I'm accepting new 1:1 coaching clients! Apply here Listen to Podcast #76 to hear about my clients' experience in 1:1 coaching Join me on Instagram