The Coaching Sketchnote Book

Summer if officially here! I have so enjoyed bringing you a new coaching tool, activity or idea every Monday for the entire 2020-2021 school year, a year like no other. But now, it's time for a collective rest, a but of downtime and a whole lot of reading, writing and connections with family and friends. So, I've decided to take the month of July off from blogging and podcasting on The Coaching Sketchnote Book to do just that. But, just because I am not posting new posts throughout the month of July doesn't mean we still can't learn together. Here are three ways we can stay connected over the summer and boost our professional learning in the process: Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Harness the power of social media to build a more meaningful, inspired and connected coaching community for yourself! Don't forget to sign up for my FREE 21-Day Coaching PLN Challenge to boost your coaching community this summer! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Instructional coaches are always leading the learning of others. Learn how to create a personalized plan for learning....for YOU! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Picture books are the perfect coaching tools. Learn why you need them, how to use them and a few of my favorite titles to get started! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Let's forget about finding balance and strive for melodies in our classrooms and in our lives, instead. It's the perfect way to reflect on the year, mindfully plan for summer and start the new school year off successfully! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

An awe walk can INSTANTLY change the energy in a school. Just stand, walk with wonder and celebrate together. That's all! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

The Ta-Da list is the perfect way to build a positive school culture and learning community....not to mention it makes us feel good, too! Try it today to shift perspectives, mindsets and attitudes! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

This is the perfect episode to listen to as we gear up for the beloved summer reading season. Today, I offer a simple Say-Mean-Matter framework to guide reflection and book club conversations. It's the perfect thing to try in your own reading now and with your teachers, later! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

While professional learning is best, professional development does have a needed place in our coaching. Listen to today's episode to explore a few whimsical ways to make the most of professional development and make it fun, too. Think PD in a Bookmark, Box, Cup & Tent! There are many moving parts that go into designing professional learning experiences for teachers. Today, I share a helpful planning tool to plan for teacher learning with reflection in mind and ensure an entry point for EVERY teacher you work with. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

There are many moving parts that go into designing professional learning experiences for teachers. Today, I share a helpful planning tool to plan for teacher learning with reflection in mind and ensure an entry point for EVERY teacher you work with. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Documentation panels tell the story of learning: collections of artifacts to celebrate learning and make both process and pedagogical thinking visible. It's a must-have coaching tool. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

This is a quick, easy and versatile way to engage teachers in discussion, reflection and collaboration. It's a MUST for your coaching toolkit. Be sure to check out the show notes for visuals to bring it all to life! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

A #BetterTogether Board is the perfect way to give your teacher learning community a little boost. Grab chart paper, markers, sticky notes and you are ready to connect and collaborate! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Today's episode features an assessment protocol to analyze student data in relation to standards or the lens of specific skills, strategies or techniques: thin slicing! It's a sure-fire way to reflect, refine and make plans to support student learning. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Call on teachers' creative sides with this fun way to start a professional learning session: with fun magnetic word tiles! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Try this fun activity to break the ice at any session. It's perfect for new groups of colleagues and any group at any time of the year to simply come together as humans, not just teachers. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Book Bits connect teachers to book clubs perfect for what they need next in their teaching lives. They are easy to make, fun & inviting! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Instructional coaches need to provide teachers with options to fit how, why and where they learn best, models so they can do the same for their teachers. Grab & Go is one option to do just that! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Are you looking for a new way to introduce teachers to new books they can share with their students? You need a book bracket! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

A digital coaching card is an important coaching tool. It tells our story, articulates our coaching role, prompts us to think who we are as coaches and helps us connect and collaborate with others. Create one today! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

The world benefits with random acts of kindness and teachers can benefit with random acts of coaching, too. Find seven ways to sprinkle coaching like confetti in your school for immediate results! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Coaching conversation hearts are the perfect way to bring delight to teachers during the Valentine season. Either in-person or digitally, this opening move is sure to bring a smile to teachers' faces! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

A Smile File is a personal collection of thanks, appreciation and positivity shared by the teachers we work with. It fuels our coaching spirits and gives us an immediate mental boost! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Quick Writes are exactly as they sound: quick invitations to write. And while they might be quite simple in their explanation, they offer such versatility to engage teachers in learning. Here are ten quick ways to give it a try tomorrow! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation. If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Hexagonal thinking is a fun way to launch discussion around a core set of topics, concepts or themes. It invites rich discussion, deep thinking, collaboration and perspective-taking. Perfect, right?! Right. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

I love simplicity. And I love patterns. My mind seems to work in chart form, mentally creating lists, boxes and bullets and categories of thinking. Some might call it a Type A personality. I call it streamlined and organized. So when I find a coaching tool that is both simple AND patterned, I am all in. Listen to today's episode and explore how to use the traffic light as a perfect template for reflection and goal setting. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

I'll admit there has been more than one occasion where I eagerly open a book club conversation only to hear silence. I then offer a few carefully-chosen prompts to start discussion….but teachers cast their eyes down rather than jump into conversation. If this has happened to you too, you'll want to listen to today's episode for an easy fix! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

It's safe to say that 2020 has been a complex, challenging, and innovative year. As instructional coaches, we reacted to whatever situation we found ourselves in and tried to make the best of it, never imagining we'd still find ourselves coaching through a global pandemic nine months later. But now, we find ourselves wishing to return to what our coaching used to be: proactive support. Listen to today's episode for one easy way to take back control of your coaching with launching pads. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

So much of our work as coaches is about thinking forward, about making instructional change to better support students. We plan for professional learning, we collaborate with teachers in the classroom and we cultivate learning communities to sustain our work. We are constantly setting goals and making professional plans that often add ideas, concepts, practices or strategies to our already full plates. But what if we decided that the best next step for our professional learning was to let go of something instead? Listen to today's episode on how to do just that. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

I have had many conversations with fellow literacy coaches on the importance of lifelong learning and the impact it can have on our coaching. In my experience, teachers who embrace a lifelong learning mindset listen, think, act, teach and lead differently. They are enthusiastic learners and look forward to entering the classroom. They embrace professional learning opportunities and have a positive attitude about new ideas and initiatives. They look forward to collaborating with others around instruction and practice and make connections to the classroom. Over time, I have realized while some might be born with this lifelong-learning mindset, it is something that we must consciously embrace and cultivate. And I've got a few ideas on how we can do just that. Listen in! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Do you have any hidden delights in your life? Maybe a chocolate treat in a desk drawer, a colorful piece of artwork in your closet or a sticker adhered to the wall in the oddest of places simply to make your smile? We all could use these hidden delights in our personal lives…and our professional ones. Listen to today's episode to find eleven ways to bring hidden delights to your coaching! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

As someone who truly loves designing professional learning, I tend to want to include too much into each of my sessions. It's such a fine line between planning too much and overwhelming teachers and doing too little and boring them. So, how do you ensure that your sessions focus on what they NEED to know as well as what they WANT to know, but still fit it all in? The FAQ document. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Lately, I've been LOVING a newer tool for virtual instructional coaching: Google Jamboard. Jamboard is a collaborative, digital whiteboard to create and collaborate in real time. It's a digital version of a large pad of chart paper that allows us to use colorful markers and sticky notes online and the possibilities for coaching are vast. Listen to learn three ways to use Jamboard in your coaching tomorrow! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Images play a pivotal role in our work as coaches. They're fun to gather, easy to project and sure to launch learning in your next professional learning session. Listen to today's episode to learn how! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

I love all things list-making. And that includes how I consume my social media feeds. A Twitter list is a curated group of Twitter accounts and has incredible potential as a coaching tool, from opening move activities during professional learning to classroom coaching resources and more. Listen and get started creating your own today! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Today's episode re-imagines an old favorite: Four Corners. This learning activity once meant for students is just as effective for teacher learning and now, I've re-imagined it to work in breakout rooms, too! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Creating a collaborative play book with teachers is an innovative way to celebrate teaching and learning and has roots in athletic coaching. Have you ever watched the sports news on television and saw clips celebrating the play of the week or something similar? This activity helps educators do the same in their own classrooms so they can celebrate their own instructional moves. After listening, I know you'll want to try it tomorrow. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Are you working overtime trying to plan virtual professional learning sessions for teachers? Sessions that are engaging and informative AND do not take hours to create? Me too. And in the process, I've created a virtual professional learning template that simplifies the process and focuses on what matters most. And now, I'm sharing it with you! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Do you find yourself repeating the same thing over and over again in your coaching? Or demonstrating the same instructional practices? Or walking through the same how-to with multiple teachers? Then you need easy buttons! Listen to what they are, how you can make them and how they can support your coaching immediately. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

A coaching cycle is a cycle of intense collaboration around a shared goal of professional growth or classroom life, but there's one part of the coaching cycle that doesn't feel nearly as collaborative: the observation rubric or checklist. Listen to learn how to create collaborative look-fors to completely change the way we evaluate coaching cycles. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

One little act of thanks and kindness can change everything. Listen to hear how you can bring back old school notes and cards in coaching to lift the level of appreciation and positivity in our schools. I'll be starting my regular note card practice this week and after listening, I know you will, too! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Every single one of us is on a journey in education and our journeys are often filled with twists and turns, roadblocks and construction zones. Since we are teaching and coaching in the midst of a global pandemic right now, our journeys can feel far out of our control. I'm here to share an incredibly powerful way to shift your thinking and tackle instructional challenges with teachers: Embrace the Shake. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Instructional coaches are the lead learners in a school, so it's especially important to cultivate our own reading and writing lives and then offer them like a beacon of light for other teachers and students to gain inspiration from. Listen for a few ideas to try with teachers to help them make their reading and writing lives visible, too! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Are you looking for a fun way to open your professional learning sessions with teachers? Listen for my favorite ideas and activities sure to build important connections and launch teachers into learning together. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Good things come in small packages and the 6-word story is no exception! Listen and learn how to use creative micro-writing in your work with teachers. You'll want to try this tomorrow! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

This episode is a bit different than the rest. Listen as I invite you into a special coaching challenge for the month to create an intentional vision for your work and ensure you celebrate the small steps you take each day to reach it. Join me! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

I first stumbled on this collaborative tool as a learner myself...and have been using it my own coaching ever since. Interactive, collaborative word clouds hold a great deal of promise for coaching, so trust me, you'll want to give this a try! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Are you looking for a way to launch the school year on a positive note or simple celebrate the groups of teachers you work with? Then look no further than the collective resume! It's a fun, collaborative way to celebrate what teachers bring to students each and every day. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

Hyperdocs are the perfect combination of notebooks and technology sparks for learning and I love using them in all aspects of my coaching. Tune in to see my favorite three ways to use hyperdocs to support teacher learning! Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

A content coaching cycle is a different way of launching intense collaboration with a teacher around a shared topic. And what better way to begin that an engaging blog hop!? Learn what a blog hop is and how to create one in this episode. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!

This is a juicy one! This idea offers coaches a great way to get into the minds and hearts of teachers by exploring their hidden Google searches....really. Let's leave our Instagram selves behind and dive deep into what our private Google searches tell us about what we need next. Find a transcribed version of this podcast and links to all the resources mentioned here in this week's accompanying blog post. Are you looking for more coaching inspiration? Get my newest blog posts, podcasts, special events and more delivered straight to your Inbox. Sign up here! And, if you want to a place to discuss the content from today's episode, join my Leading by Learning Facebook Community today and start a conversation! If you'd like more information about the sponsors for this podcast, visit My Favorite Things page and get deals and discounts on Skillshare, Canva, Kajabi, Flodesk and more! One last thing: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter called A Lit Life. I celebrate my literate life and share what I'm reading, writing, learning and loving in hopes it inspires your own daily practices, too!