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Well, we are back at it with Sarah Ockwell- Smith's Gentle Discipline! This week we discuss why children lie, whine, and sulk and how to help end lying, whining, and sulking. Hope this helps :)

In this episode we go further into The Global Achievement Gap. We may go on a few tangents but this one is GOOD! Take a listen and let us know how you feel about our current state of education.

In this episode we briefly discuss the nineteen things that effective teachers strive to do within their classroom. This episode serves as a nice reminder that although we may not be perfect, we can do small things to make a change every day.

In this episode Skylar dives deep into the Global Achievement Gap and the seven survival skills we should be teaching the younger generations. We discuss why NCLB isn't working. Next time we will talk about what IS working in schools!The Global Achievement Gap -https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/08/08/global-achievement-gap

In this weeks episode we are ALL about EMPATHY!! We may be exhausted but we power through ways in which you can develop empathy in the classroom. Article - https://www.graduateprogram.org/2021/01/how-to-teach-empathy-in-the-classroom/

In this episode we dive deeper into The Impulsive, Disorganized Child by Mary Anne Richey and James W Forgan. We take a closer look at working memory and how to help students grow this skill. 53

In this episode, we discuss our school's recent professional development on Restorative Justice, our beginning of year to do list, and our conference with Francis Su, the author of Mathematics for Human Flourishing. Take a listen!

Looking to prepare yourself for the upcoming school year? In this episode, we give tips and advice on how to better prepare yourself for the year! Take a listen!

In this episode we discuss the Finnish education system through the lense of Pasi Sahlberg and Timothy Walker. We bring up how Finn's have established trust in education and action steps toward how we educators can begin to establish trust in the US education system. Take a listen!In Teacher's We Trust: https://www.wob.com/en-us/books/pasi-sahlberg/in-teachers-we-trust/9780393714005?gclid=CjwKCAjw5s6WBhA4EiwACGncZR5sjM2WRkU7jQk0zl6oYAfJsURlsVYL5vOjhCENQyjbrhC7sLkJhoCAhAQAvDBwE#CIN001047601

In this episode, Taylor and Skylar had the privledge of speaking with Edes Gilbert, a woman involved in education for over 70 years. Edes provides her wisdom within the realm of education and leaves us with wonderful advice on how to move foward as a community of teachers.

In this episode Skylar and Taylor celebrate their one year anniversary of Teachers Talk! In addition to the reflection, Skylar dives deeper into the executive functioning skill of impulse control. Skylar goes further into defining impulse control, how it manifests in children, how the brain works when we control our impulses, and how we as teachers can help students develop those skills. Take a listen here!

In this episode Taylor and Skylar continue their conversation on Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavior Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them. They go further into depth on Plan B and how to conduct it with your students. Take a listen here. Lost At School - https://lostatschool.orgALSUP - https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALSUPGuide2020-1.pdfLives in the Balance. org - https://livesinthebalance.orgThey also have a podcast! - https://livesinthebalance.org/connect/#podcasts

In this episode Taylor and Skylar just briefly cover the first steps that author Ross W. Greene lays out in his book Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them. Together they disucss a new philosophy: kids will do well if they can, lagging skills students may not have yet, how to uncover those lagging skills through an ALSUP, and the three types of plans on how to approach the unsolved problem. Get ready for part 2!Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them: https://lostatschool.orgALSUP: https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ALSUP-2020.pdfLives in the Balance.org: https://livesinthebalance.org

In this episode Skylar and Taylor define executive functioning skills. They dive into what weak execetuve functions skills look like and how we teachers can help build children's executive functioning skills within the classroom. Take a listen! The Impulsive, Disorganized Child by Mary Anne Richey and James W. Forgan - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-impulsive-disorganized-child-solutions-for-parenting-kids-with-executive-functioning-difficulties/9389776/item/15101367/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-czfGwAG2R6SHIde-ae3zofEb5cJZUxaDctTLRGB00BVxSZbANTGRoCI-UQAvD_BwE#edition=8733010&idiq=15101367

In this episode Taylor and Skylar discuss recent events, opinions, and possible solutions. This is a MUST listen. Please share with others and share your voice! It is time to hear from the teachers themselves. References Education Week ArticleWorld Population ReviewNew York Times ArticleNational Education AssociationRead: The White PaperRead: The Coalition Letter

In this episode, Taylor and Skylar discuss the pros and cons of assigning homework. Take a listen and share your thoughts about homework!

More teacher tales!! :) Lots of end of year stories as well as gems from throughout the year! Take a listen and share your own stories by emailing teacherstalkpod@gmail.com or @teachers_talk_podcast.

In this episode Taylor and Skylar use Dr. Devon Price's Laziness Does Not Exist to discuss the "Laziness Lie" embedded in our society as well as ways to start working less. Take a listen!

In this episode, Taylor and Skylar discuss some of the roots behind rudeness and backtalk and how to prevent or alleviate some heightened emotions.

In this episode Skylar and Taylor discuss suggestions from author Danielle Felton on how to teach and GET HOME! Take a listen to help yourself have a successful day in the classroom and leave it in the classroom.Teach and Go: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/teach-and-go-home-danielle-felton/1136853464

In this episode Skylar and Taylor interview Clare who teaches sixth grade history and ninth grade humaine letters. Together they discuss why history, the importance of teaching history, and how to teach it in a developmentally friendly and engaging way. Take a listen!

Due to new faces in the crowd we decided to do answser questions from our followers. Take a listen to learn a little bit more about ourselves!

We are back at it this week via ZOOM!! Covid may have come for us but it did not hold us back! This week we discuss chapter 8 in Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith. We discuss why children don't listen and how to overcome it. Take a listen and let us know what you think!Gentle Dicipline: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2017/02/26/five-steps-to-effective-discipline/

Take a listen to wonderful tales from fellow teachers! We have everything from turds behind bookshelves to students to Halloween witches brew going awry. Take a listen to these great stories!

In this episode Skylar dives deep into elements of mathematics and humanity. She discusses how mathematics intertwines so beautifully into our day to day lives. Take a listen!Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su: https://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Human-Flourishing-Francis/dp/0300258518/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAjwtWRBhAwEiwALxFPocVk9ba9bpN-zfB8x7I9NiMYUaVdV9t-L51Y5RzNOXDtdR4AUIIQBoCB6IQAvDBwE&hvadid=365941319661&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9144926905144635608&hvtargid=kwd-779259347501&hydadcr=1917310197442&keywords=mathematics+for+human+flourishing&qid=1647720967&sr=8-1

Today we had the privilege of interviewing one of our very own second-grade students! Take a listen to hear from Miss Paige. We learn about some of her favorite things and she even asks us some of our favorite things as well!

THIS EPISODE!! Please listen to this one. We discuss what is wrong with punishment within schools. More importantly we talk about the mistakes we have made and how we can improve as individuals and a system of educators.

In this episode we dive DEEP into Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell - Smith. Our focus is on chapter 4 The Problem with Common Discipline Methods. Take a listen to hear about what isn't working in the world of discipline and what CAN work!

In this episode we talk all about "Why Children Misbehave" from Chapter 1 of Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell- Smith. We take a deep dive into the psysiological and psychological triggers children experience and what we should be more cognizant of. Take a listen!Gentle Disciple: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/sarahs-book-2/Check out her amazing website and incredible reads!

In this episode we continue our discussion of The Five Love Languages. We cover gift and acts of service. Additionally, we discuss how to uncover love languages, what discipline looks like when using the love languages, and how to aid in anger using the love languages. Instagram: TeacherstalkpodcastGmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.comThe Five Love Languages of Children: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn

In this episode we dive deep into the Love Languages as discussed by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's The Five Love Languages of Children. Take a listen as we talk about words of affirmation, physical touch, and quality time! Don't forget to enter out GIVEAWAY!!Instagram: Teachers_talk_podcastGmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.comThe Five Love Languages of Children: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learn

Our new series "Teacher Tales" tells the stories of our teacher friends. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Take a listen and send in your own tales at teacherstalkpod@gmail.com.

In this episode, Skylar and Taylor dive into Alissa Vitti's book In the Flo. They look deeper into how women's 28-day cycle can benefit them within the workplace. Take a listen to help prevent burnout by syncing with your cycle!

In this episode, Taylor and Skylar dive deeper into one of the five dysfunctions of a team. The absence of trust can be crippling for a team of any sort. Take a listen to Episode 21 with Alison Westerlind to get an overview of all the dysfunctions of a team. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr11?gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmdARsAyDhoDsJbPNXXKQ3EaeUEZa0wLpB1ZWc-ZltcpUBFDZkFEyxBoCGJwQAvDBwE&hvadid=409954586293&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029978&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7606477381774518522&hvtargid=kwd-131269402&hydadcr=2462711409941&keywords=five+dysfunctions+of+a+team&qid=1641757275&sr=8-1Overview of Myers-Briggs: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-myers-briggs-type-indicator-2795583

In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on the ten elements of teaching as written by James Banner and Harold Cannon. What elements do you relate most with? The Elements of Teaching link - https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Teaching-James-Banner-Jr/dp/0300218559/ref=pdlpo1?pdrdi=0300218559&psc=1Gmail: teacherstalkpod@gmail.com Instagram: teachers_talk_podcast

Skylar dives into an incredible book titled "The Elements of Teaching" by James Banner and Harold Cannon. Together, we discuss the first four elements of teaching. This is a fantastic listen for current or aspiring teachers.

Well, friends... We are on break! Can you tell?... In this episode, we babble a whole lot about our year so far, the highs and lows. Take a listen!

Join our conversation with Alison Westerlind! We learn about and navigate the five dysfunctions of a team. We are working on teams constantly in the education world and out. Alison dives into where teams can fall short and what we can do to help build our teams,

What an exciting twentieth episode! We went around an interviewed our fellow teachers! Take a listen to hear their favorite part of being a teacher.

I think we can all admit to succumbing to shame at some point in our careers. Are we proud of it? No! Listen on ways in which shame presents itself in the classroom and what we can do instead.

Warning: Please do not listen to this episode with your kiddos. We are DONE!!! Skylar and Taylor take a quick moment to get some things off their chest. Then we move on! Feel free to take a listen!

Do you meet with your team? Do you wish they could be more efficient? Take a listen to what our team does to ensure our meetings are effective, productive, and stay on time.

We communicate every single day. We communicate with parents, with our students, and with other faculty members. Take a listen to hear a bit about how we communicate effectively with each party.

Are you looking to interview? Have you ever wondered about what an interview looks like within the education world? Take a listen to our friend and Assistant Headmaster, Megan Opitz, as she answers our questions about interviews.

One of the most important things we can do as teachers is building and maintaining relationships with our students. We use Trynia Kaufman's article: Building positive relationships with students: What brain science says, to discuss the benefits and how to build relationships with students.

Did you enjoy learning about Love and Logic the first time around? In this episode we dive deeper into Love and Logic one liners. Take a listen to get ideas for your own classroom!

Teachers are burning out left and right. We are here to discuss some of the ways we actively prevent teacher burn out in our own lives. Take a listen for some everyday tips!

Did you enjoy Vince's take on curriculum? Listen to one of our good friends speak about her thoughts on curriculum. How do you feel about curriculum?

Did you know that there is a correct way to praise? Listen to our episode on praise to hear the do's and don'ts of praising students.

Is your school provided curriculum? Taylor and Skylar meet with Vince to talk about what curriculum looks like at his school. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on being provided curriculum.