Podcasts about lesson plans

A PhD statistics professor walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:40p ET) Dodgers at Phillies(6:40p ET) Twins at Guardians(7:10p ET) Orioles at Red Sox(7:15p ET) Padres at Braves(7:40p ET) Giants at Royals(8:05p ET) Tigers at Cubs(8:10p ET) Marlins at Astros(8:40p ET) Nationals at Rockies(9:40p ET) Reds at Mariners

A PhD statistics professor walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:40p ET) Dodgers at Phillies(6:40p ET) Twins at Guardians(7:10p ET) Orioles at Red Sox(7:15p ET) Padres at Braves(7:40p ET) Giants at Royals(8:05p ET) Tigers at Cubs(8:10p ET) Marlins at Astros(8:40p ET) Nationals at Rockies(9:40p ET) Reds at Mariners

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:40p ET) Athletics at Tigers(6:40p ET) Mariners at Marlins(7:10p ET) Phillies at Reds(8:05p ET) Angels at Rangers(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:40p ET) Athletics at Tigers(6:40p ET) Mariners at Marlins(7:10p ET) Phillies at Reds(8:05p ET) Angels at Rangers(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) Cubs at Orioles(6:40p ET) Braves at Pirates(6:40p ET) Yankees at Rays(6:40p ET) Athletics at Tigers(6:40p ET) Mariners at Marlins(7:10p ET) Phillies at Reds(7:40p ET) Guardians at Twins(8:05p ET) Angels at Rangers(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres(9:45p ET) Blue Jays at Giants

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) Cubs at Orioles(6:40p ET) Braves at Pirates(6:40p ET) Yankees at Rays(6:40p ET) Athletics at Tigers(6:40p ET) Mariners at Marlins(7:10p ET) Phillies at Reds(7:40p ET) Guardians at Twins(8:05p ET) Angels at Rangers(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres(9:45p ET) Blue Jays at Giants

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(2:10p ET) Phillies at Royals(6:40p ET) Yankees at Rays(6:45p ET) Astros at Nationals(7:15p ET) Mets at Braves(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres(9:45p ET) Blue Jays at Giants(10:10p ET) Rockies at Dodgers

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(2:10p ET) Phillies at Royals(6:40p ET) Yankees at Rays(6:45p ET) Astros at Nationals(7:15p ET) Mets at Braves(9:40p ET) Diamondbacks at Padres(9:45p ET) Blue Jays at Giants(10:10p ET) Rockies at Dodgers

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(4:05p ET) Cardinals at Cubs(6:45p ET) Pirates at Nationals(7:05p ET) Twins at Yankees(7:10p ET) White Sox at Guardians(7:10p ET) Orioles at Reds(7:15p ET) Mets at Braves(8:10p ET) Giants at Rockies(8:15p ET) Rays at Astros(9:38p ET) Red Sox at Angels(9:40p ET) Marlins at Athletics(9:45p ET) Brewers at Diamondbacks(10:10p ET) Padres at Dodgers(10:10p ET) Blue Jays at Mariners

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(4:05p ET) Cardinals at Cubs(6:45p ET) Pirates at Nationals(7:05p ET) Twins at Yankees(7:10p ET) White Sox at Guardians(7:10p ET) Orioles at Reds(7:15p ET) Mets at Braves(8:10p ET) Giants at Rockies(8:15p ET) Rays at Astros(9:38p ET) Red Sox at Angels(9:40p ET) Marlins at Athletics(9:45p ET) Brewers at Diamondbacks(10:10p ET) Padres at Dodgers(10:10p ET) Blue Jays at Mariners

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(7:05p ET) Tigers at Yankees(7:07p ET) Mets at Blue Jays(7:10p ET) Rangers at Guardians(7:10p ET) Nationals at Red Sox(7:40p ET) Reds at Brewers(8:05p ET) Padres at Cubs(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Angels at Mariners(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(12:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(1:10p ET) Rangers at Guardians(1:35p ET) Tigers at Yankees(2:20p ET) Padres at Cubs(6:40p ET) Pirates at Phillies(7:15p ET) Cardinals at Braves(8:10p ET) Reds at Brewers(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(6:40p ET) Rangers at Guardians(7:05p ET) Tigers at Yankees(7:15p ET) Cardinals at Braves(7:40p ET) Reds at Brewers(7:40p ET) Rays at Royals(8:05p ET) Padres at Cubs(8:10p ET) Twins at Astros(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Angels at Mariners(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(12:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(1:10p ET) Rangers at Guardians(1:35p ET) Tigers at Yankees(2:20p ET) Padres at Cubs(6:40p ET) Pirates at Phillies(7:15p ET) Cardinals at Braves(8:10p ET) Reds at Brewers(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(6:40p ET) Rangers at Guardians(7:05p ET) Tigers at Yankees(7:15p ET) Cardinals at Braves(7:40p ET) Reds at Brewers(7:40p ET) Rays at Royals(8:05p ET) Padres at Cubs(8:10p ET) Twins at Astros(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Angels at Mariners(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

A PhD statistician walks through today's #MLB slate and shares his #MLBPicks stemming from the model he built named SideLine. Over the course of this episode, Professor Sides shares where and why he thinks the model sees the value it claims to find, and why the price matters as much as the pick.Today's Lesson Plan:(6:35p ET) White Sox at Orioles(7:05p ET) Tigers at Yankees(7:07p ET) Mets at Blue Jays(7:10p ET) Rangers at Guardians(7:10p ET) Nationals at Red Sox(7:40p ET) Reds at Brewers(8:05p ET) Padres at Cubs(8:40p ET) Marlins at Rockies(9:40p ET) Giants at Diamondbacks(9:40p ET) Angels at Mariners(9:40p ET) Dodgers at Athletics

What often sets the best PD experiences apart are a few intentional choices in how that learning is designed. In this episode, I talk with Jenn White and Josh Kurzweil of Berkeley LTC about three simple but powerful practices they use when designing professional learning for adults: Pre-During-Post, Curated Q&A, and Poster Sessions. All of these strategies create more opportunities for participants to discuss, reflect on, and apply what they're learning, and they can make your next PD a lot better.  ___________________________ Thanks to Alpaca and Notability for sponsoring the episode. To read a written version of this podcast, visit cultofpedagogy.com/3-fresh-pd-structures. To learn more about my upcoming course, Mastering the Lesson Plan, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teaching101.

Nothing humbles a teacher faster than a lesson plan completely falling apart in front of admin!   FALL Tour Dates are out "Is it Friday Yet"!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Mint Mobile | Go to https://mintmobile.com/tod to redeem your offer   Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   Olive and June | Go To OliveandJune.com/TOD to get up to 20% OFF your first order   Square | Go To Square.com/go/TOD to get $200 your hardware order Today! _________________________________ Lesson plans, classroom observations, scripted curriculum, and state testing pressure… welcome to teacher life.  In this episode of Teachers Off Duty, the hosts dive into the reality of teaching in today's classrooms and why even the best lesson plans can completely fall apart the second students walk through the door. From hilarious lesson plan fails and stressful classroom observations to differentiated instruction, teacher burnout, and the chaos of trying to meet every student's needs at once, this episode is full of relatable teacher moments and honest conversations about education. The crew also talks about scripted curriculum, the pressure teachers face from testing data, first-year teacher struggles, professional development, supportive versus toxic leadership, and even the future of AI schools in education. Whether you're a veteran teacher, a first-year educator, or someone who just wants to know what really happens behind classroom doors, this episode will make you laugh, cringe, and feel seen all at the same time.  Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Ms. M @ms.m_closet Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Discovering Plants with Healing Powers with guest Ava Long, Clinical Herbalist and Owner, Floral Botanical Medicine Greek physician Hippocrates is attributed with saying “Nature is the best physician.” Herbalism is the study and practice of using plants for medicinal, therapeutic, and health-promoting purposes.Ancient Greek herbalism helped form the foundation of modern herbal medicine and the emphasis on the balance between nature, health and philosophy. Every plant seems to have its own special healing superpowers, and a relatable story to tell. Clinical herbalist Ava Long shares her story and her approach to herbal science. Ava Long is the owner of Floral Botanical Medicine, a health and wellness practice. Her diagnostic approach incorporates live blood microscopy to uncover root causes of chronic health concerns. She develops individualized herbal protocols for detoxification and for restoring balance and achieving optimal health. Ava has trained at various institutions, including the Boston School of Herbal Studies, where she also serves as an adjunct professor. She is also the founder of Maine Sea Greens, a seaweed food product combining her passion for herbalism and seaweed. Through her work, she helps others benefit from ancient holistic practices alongside modern technology. Note: Roughly 30 percent of the global population is at risk for iodine deficiency. Symptoms of iodine deficiency include unexplained weight gain, chronic fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, thinning hair, and enlarged thyroid gland. Seaweed, the best natural source of iodine, is an excellent herbal and dietary addition for supporting thyroid health, regulating blood sugar, and providing antioxidant protection. Seaweed should, however, be consumed in moderation to avoid excess iodine. INFORMATION RESOURCES Learn more about Floral Botanical Medicine - https://www.floralbotanicalmedicine.com/about Read the Floral Botanical Medicine Membership Agreement -https://www.floralbotanicalmedicine.com/member-agreement Explore Live Blood Microscopy - https://www.floralbotanicalmedicine.com/live-blood-microscopy Shop Maine Sea Greens - https://www.meseagreens.com/ Follow on Instagram @maineseagreens Email hello@maineseagreens.com   Find The Angel Heart books by Wendy Nadherny Fachon The Angel Heart storybook https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Wendy-Nadherny-Fachon/dp/1967270279/ The Angel Heart: Teacher's Lesson Plan: 33 Literacy Lessons to Help Grow the Whole Child - https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Teachers-Literacy-Lessons/dp/1971180556/ The Angel Heart: Student Activity Workbook https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Activity-Workbook-Activities/dp/1971180564/   Learn more about the Story Walking Radio Hour at https://storywalking.com Reach Out to Wendy with Comments and Queries email storywalkerwendy@gmail.com or text 401 529-6830 Join the Story Walking movement - https://storywalking.com/ Follow Story Walking on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StoryWalkingRadioHour/ or Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/storywalkerwendy/   Related Episodes Growing Our Spiritual Connection with Nature with Asia Suler, herbalist https://dreamvisions7radio.com/spiritual-connection-nature/ Soil Science and Bionutrition with Dan Kittredge, Bionutrient Food Association -https://dreamvisions7radio.com/nature-as-teacher/ Why Eating Organic is Crucial to the Future of the Planet with Zen Honeycutt, Moms Across America -https://dreamvisions7radio.com/eating-organic-crucial-future-planet/ Subscribe to Wendy's Substack to receive notifications of new podcast and product releases https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/ Read about DIPG: Eternal Hope Versus Terminal Corruption by Dean Fachon begin to uncover the truth about cancer - https://dipgbook.com/ Learn more at https://netwalkri.com email storywalkerwendy@gmail.com or call 401 529-6830. Connect with Wendy to order copies of Fiddlesticks, The Angel Heart or Storywalker Wild Plant Magic Cards. Subscribe to Wendy's blog Writing with Wendy at www.wendyfachon.blog. Join Wendy on facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/StoryWalkingRadio

Your programmer can hand you the warm-up, the teaching points, and the timeline, and you still don't have a lesson plan. Todd and Kristin break down what every coach has to add before they walk on the floor, and why no programming subscription will ever do it for you.---Develop your coaching! Try The Knowledge Pro FREE for 14 days:https://www.besthouroftheirday.com/theknowledge⁠⁠---AffiliateCon 2026 | Dallas, TX | Oct 16-18⁠⁠https://www.affiliatecon.co/

Send us Fan MailThis podcast episode is an example of dictation. In the next few episodes, I will talk specifically about using dictation in voice control, as well as some of the commands. As for now, do not forget to use enter THAT! - with an emphasis on the THAT!Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

If you woke up to a cyber attack that knocked out Canvas and left you scrambling, this episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast has exactly what you need. Host Khristen Massic dives straight into what to do when you have to plan lesson plans without technology when Canvas is down. You don't get theory or platitudes—you get real talk and next-steps for teaching when the digital rug is yanked out from under you, especially if you're a secondary teacher staring down multiple preps and a blank screen.Most teachers have been told, “just put it all online.” Now, suddenly, none of that stuff is accessible—courses, assignments, the whole gradebook, poof! It's easy to feel like you did something wrong or you're the only one unprepared, but Khristen Massic isn't having any of it. She makes it crystal clear: this isn't on you. The system failed. And pretending to rebuild your entire Canvas content overnight? That's a rookie mistake she's here to help you avoid.So what do you do today, when all your assignments, instructions, and grades are trapped in cyberspace? Host Khristen Massic keeps it grounded: simplify. Instead of panicking and trying to Frankenstein your online world back together, she suggests embracing a few simple, low-tech moves. If students can work on something, let them keep going old-school, share whatever directions you've got saved on Google Drive or even print out a copy. And if you don't have it? Khristen says to level with your students—honesty calms the room a hell of a lot faster than frantic busywork.She recalls her own rookie moment: running a computer-based robotics class when the power cut out for four hours. Sitting in a dark room, the class devolved into a passionate debate about Lord of the Rings accents. Meanwhile, other teachers just rolled right into review games and classroom discussions. The lesson? You don't need a high-tech backup plan; you just need a few analog tricks ready to roll when things go south.Khristen then takes on the hardest stress points: how to grade and how to handle final assessments when Canvas is down. If your district's student information system syncs with Canvas, your current grades might be safe. Everything else? Time to get scrappy—try Google Forms or email submissions, not elegant but functional. For final assessments, ditch the rebuild. She shares three battle-tested backup options: student self-assessment interviews, choice-based essays with rubrics, or live demonstrations and presentations, especially for hands-on classes. Each of these lets you keep grading real and human, even when the tech fails.If you're used to the safety net of auto-grading and instant uploads, this can feel overwhelming. But as Khristen points out, middle and high school teachers are no strangers to chaos. The teachers who pull this off aren't necessarily the techiest—they're the ones who give themselves permission to simplify and stay present with their kids, even if that means repeating a lesson plan or focusing on a single discussion.This one's for the multi-prep secondary classroom teachers who've spent years building digital empires and suddenly find themselves back at square one. You're not less prepared. You're just adapting (again), and you're in damn good company.Listen, if the only thing you accomplish today is keeping the room steady and giving your students a way to show their work, that's a win. Host Khristen Massic ends with the message every teacher needs when the system goes haywire: show up, be honest, simplify, repeat. That's how you get through days like this with your sanity—and your work-life balance—intact.Let the internet stay down—you're still in control of your classroom.Too many preps and not enough time? Let's make your planning period actually work for you.Planning for the next school year? If your day is organized by class period, your planning calendar should be too. Grab my Editable Class Period Calendar here: https://khristenmassic.com/secondarycalendarpodUnlock 20 time-saving strategies designed to keep your students engaged and your sanity intact with the free Simple Teaching Strategies Toolkit. Each strategy comes with detailed instructions, objectives, and a materials list, all editable in a convenient Google Doc. https://khristenmassic.com/toolboxGet the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/resetShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

It can ruin even the most carefully designed lessons: An activity you had planned takes way longer than you thought it would. Or worse, it takes way less time. And sometimes it can be both, with some students finishing a task in five minutes while others need half an hour. Getting classroom pacing just right is an art that takes practice and technique. In this episode, I'll share 10 habits you can build into your classroom routine that can prevent many of these problems from happening, or help you deal with them much more effectively when they do. ___________________________ Thanks to Renaissance and Erikson Institute for sponsoring the episode. To read a written version of this podcast, visit cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-timing. To learn more about my upcoming course, Mastering the Lesson Plan, visit cultofpedagogy.com/teaching101.    

In this engaging conversation, educators Kasey Chambers of SchoolAI and Josh explore the transformative power of AI in education, sharing practical tips, innovative tools, and inspiring stories about integrating AI into classrooms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.    

Renee and Sandra teach so many trainings and see so many clients. We all are getting some of the hardest lessons to grow from and learn how to navigate right now.The spiritual community keeps talking about this time as the time of the great awakening. But awakening takes a tremendous amount of growth and being able to dive deep into one's Inner World to explore how each of us are all taking part in what is happening on the planet today.Join Renee Baribeau and Sandra Ingerman as they speak about finding the right tools to feel safe and connected as a way to stand strong during these times.  Visit us at Shamanstv.comSupport the show

What if your homeschool was bigger than curriculum, schedules, and lesson plans?In this episode, I'm sharing something really special—our upcoming trip to England and Ireland, and how this adventure grew out of our homeschool life. We'll talk about dreaming big with your homeschool, building a life your children actually get to experience, and why education doesn't have to stay inside the walls of your home.I'll also share what we're studying before the trip, how we prepare for travel learning, and why homeschooling gives families the freedom to turn history, literature, and geography into real-life experiences.If you've ever wondered how big your homeschool could be, this episode is for you.

Lesson plan AI is everywhere — but is it actually helping teachers?In this episode, we explore what teachers truly need from AI lesson plan generators and why many educational technology trends miss the mark. You'll learn how AI can support planning, differentiation, and feedback without adding more overwhelm.In this episode, we cover:Why many AI lesson plan generators fall shortWhat teachers actually need from lesson plan AIHow teaching with technology can protect teacher energyPractical ways AI can support instructional decision-making

Most dance teachers focus on steps and combinations, but the magic happens when you understand five foundational elements that turn mechanical movers into artists. Learn more: https://www.danceteacherweb.com/articles/blog/2026/2/8/dance-teachers-heres-how-to-build-an-effective-lesson-plan/ Dance Teacher Web City: Norwalk Address: 16 Pershing St Website: https://www.danceteacherweb.com/ Phone: +1 203 545 7167 Email: steve@danceteacherweb.com

Adam Carter opens the hour with Michael Rainville of the Minneapolis city council reacting to the council's vote today to renew liquor licenses for two hotels that were hosting ICE agents during the surge. Later, Adam discusses a controversy from Hermantown where a middle school teacher described ICE tactics as tricky and violent during a lesson to students. Plus, Jason DeRusha checks in for two segments from sunny Ft. Myers.

Believe it or not, a substitute teacher got verbally humbled by a fourth grader… and the class never let it go.   Did you get your tickets yet? The New Tour "Is it Friday Yet" dates in 2026 are available NOW!  Don't miss out on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________   Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Mint Mobile | Go to MintMobile.com/TOD for a limited time get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month TODAY!   Better Help | Go to BetterHelp.com/TOD  Sign Up TODAY and get 10% OFF   Marley Spoon | Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/TOD for 45% OFF your first order and FREE delivery   Q Bar | TEXT TOD to 64000 and GET 20% OFF ALL PRODUCTS TODAY! _________________________________ Get ready for Teachers Off Duty, the crew starts off with pure chaos: airport connections that feel like a survival game, Dallas airport train panic, and the kind of "murder hotel" layover story that makes you want to sleep standing up. Then it spirals into the modern annoyances nobody asked for, like updating your iPhone and suddenly every app decides it needs to re-download like it's starting a brand-new life. From there, the conversation turns into a full-on roast session about getting older: random injuries, gray chin hairs, knees that file complaints the second you try to play Barbies, and the very real realization that your body is disrespectful on purpose. But the main event is the episode's theme: substitute teaching. The hosts break down the different types of subs (drill sergeant, timid, overly-friendly, retired teacher legend), the schools subs learn to avoid, and why a good sub should be treated like VIP because the entire system depends on them. And yes, there's an unforgettable story about a fourth grader delivering a roast so brutal it belongs on the comedy tour. They also get real about teacher stress, using PTO without guilt, lesson plans that nobody actually follows, and why education has become so overwhelming that even "a normal day" can feel like chaos.  TIME STAMPS 0:00 – When Students Come Back With No Consequences 5:42 – Promoting the "Is It Friday Yet?" Comedy Tour 11:25 – Sunday Teacher Sweepstakes + Teacher Speakers 17:07 – The Reality of Substitute Teaching 22:49 – "I Subbed for 24 Hours and Quit" 28:32 – Why Fourth Grade Is Built Different 34:14 – When a Student Roasts the Substitute 39:57 – Schools Every Sub Refuses to Return To 45:39 – The Different Types of Substitute Teachers 51:21 – Lesson Plans, Burnout, and Teacher Shortages 57:04 – Internet Chaos, Kool-Aid Memories, and Teacher Life 1:02:46 – Final Thoughts + Follow the Podcast Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Jessica Hawk @MyTeacherFace Albraden Hills @atxhills Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

The language used in teaching must be common to the teacher and the learner.In this fourth episode of our series on John Milton Gregory's Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by beloved grammar school teacher and department head Brooke Peyton to explore the Law of the Language. Together they reflect on why shared meaning, clear definitions, and patient communication are essential to real learning and true formation. Drawing from classroom experience and homeschooling contexts, the conversation highlights how misunderstanding often hides beneath apparent attention and why teachers must intentionally “catch” confusion before it takes root. This episode invites teachers and parent co-teachers alike to see language not just as a tool for instruction, but as a vital means of shaping understanding, community, and wisdom.Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press! https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/https://naumsinc.org/ https://classicalchristian.org/

Productive Math Struggle Series — Action 4: Plan a Lesson with Productive StruggleIn Part 4 of our Productive Math Struggle series, we dig into the HEART of rigorous math instruction: lesson planning that intentionally creates space for student thinking, sense-making, and meaningful struggle.If you've been craving practical, teacher-ready strategies for selecting or modifying tasks, anticipating student thinking, and balancing conceptual understanding, fluency, and application — this is your masterclass.

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When you're teaching storytelling with students, do your lessons feel kind of…random?I used to feel like this a lot when I was a school SLP, so if you've ever had a “throw spaghetti at the wall” therapy session that felt all over the place, I get it.The truth is, repetition and drill is not the enemy. If you ONLY focus on unstructured activities, you're probably seeing students getting overwhelmed, not remembering to apply important language skills (like syntax, vocabulary words, etc). But if you ONLY stick with structured activities, kids never get the chance to apply and practice. That's why leveraging books and story grammar as part of your “therapy toolkit” can be such a powerful tool to bridge this gap…even though many storytelling activities look like simple “cutesy” activities on the surface.(and if you understand the “why” it's much easier to apply for older kids who are kind of over coming to therapy). In this second half of my interview with my colleague Jane Gebers, we talk about how to use tools like dynamic assessment and narrative intervention to make therapy structured, rigorous, and functional. Jane L. Gebers is the author of the popular resource, Books Are for Talking, Too!, first published in 1990, and now in its 4th edition as of March 2023. A practicing speech-language pathologist for over 40 years, she has worked in public school, hospital, private, and clinical settings. She has been an adjunct professor at St. Mary's College of California and other universities where she taught Language Development, Assessment, and Intervention courses to students pursuing special education credentials. She currently holds a private practice in Northern California.You can connect with Jane on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-l-gebers-53856119/Email her at jane@soundingyourbest.comLearn more about her book, Books Are For Talking, Too! here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SG8J58?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RR4P3SB19A92WD6FPD3RLearn more about her storytelling resources and speech therapy services on her website here: http://soundingyourbest.com/In this episode, I mentioned Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives speech pathologists a framework for building language skills needed to thrive in school, social situations, and daily life. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapyI also mentioned the Art and Science of Narrative Language, my program that gives speech pathologists and educational professionals a process for evaluating and supporting narrative language. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.lpages.co/art-science-narratives-blog-297/ We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In this episode, Meg shares why staying calm and not reacting to negativity is one of the most powerful parenting tools you can use. You'll learn how attention fuels behavior, why most misbehaviors disappear when ignored with purpose, and how to hold your peace instead of getting pulled into the drama.

Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletterJoin our next weekly live parent events:  https://smartsocial.com/eventsEpisode Summary:In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Josh Ochs talks with Dr. Bernard Frost, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in Orangeburg, SC. They discuss the challenges and successes of integrating AI in lesson planning, managing screen time, and addressing social media issues among students. The episode explores how rural and urban districts share similar digital safety challenges and emphasizes the importance of effective communication between parents, teachers, and school staff. Dr. Frost also shares insights on using AI in education, managing screen time addiction, and ensuring students' online safety.Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vipDistrict Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partnerDownload the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownloadLearn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™

Formative Assessment, Part 3 - 3 Reasons Why You Need to Include Formative Assessment in Your Lesson Plans. This is episode 800 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Steve shares three stories from when he was in 8th and 7th grade. The three stories -The Accident, The Beach, and The Jacket - will hopefully help you think about what distracts your students during your classroom instruction. Steve was focused on everything but the lessons by situations, the sights, sounds, and aromas from the school, as well as interactions with other students. These stories are focused on showing why you want to take time to discover whether the students are following you or not. You have to check for understanding. It is important to use formative assessment. Formative Assessment is for determining what your students know and don't know. It is purposefully placed in your lesson plans. The type of formative assessment chosen is also determined ahead of time and placed in your lessons. The data gathered is used to make adjustments to your instruction. Additionally, the assessments are not graded.  Help your students be successful. Use formative assessment to make a difference.  If you haven't listened to the first two parts on Formative Assessment, see the links below. Check out my Pinterest board on Formative Assessment for ideas and instructions on how to use different formative assessment tools. (See below for the link.) How many Steve's do you have in your classes? So much to think about! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Here is the link to my Pinterest Board on Formative Assessment.  (77) Pinterest Make sure that you check out the first two parts of this series on my podcast - https://www.stevenmiletto.com/formative-assessment-part-1-what-why-and-resources-795/ https://www.stevenmiletto.com/formative-assessment-part-2-mini-whiteboards-and-stickies-as-formative-assessment-tools-796/ Length - 35:54

Spoiler alert: Some of the best lessons don't come from a textbook. In this episode, we're talking about the learning that happens off the page—in the dirt, in the backyard, in the chicken coop, on the trail, at the playground, and in all those beautifully unplanned moments that make homeschool feel alive. From incubating quail eggs to building bike ramps, from visiting small local businesses to crafting DIY Halloween costumes, we discovered that “school” doesn't always come from a workbook. Sometimes the most meaningful lessons happen when life interrupts the plan. If you've ever felt guilty because you couldn't stick to the schedule… or because your kids learn better in the wild than at the table… this episode will breathe fresh grace into your homeschool. This is your permission slip to embrace the rabbit trails, the muddy boots, the spontaneous field trips, and the joyful chaos that actually counts as learning. Grab your coffee (or your cold reheated one

After creating course materials for a forgotten group of educators, this agricultural teacher now earns a significant income from a growing business. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

In this episode we dive into one of the biggest challenges teachers face—getting students to actually care about what they're learning. Great lesson planning isn't just about standards and objectives—it's about connection, relevance, and engagement. Join us as we explore how intentional planning can transform your lessons from “just another class” into experiences that matter to your students. Quotables “Personal growth over grades. ”"That classroom environment has to be a place where they want to take risks.""When students feel known, they feel respected, and their more likely to find meaning in what their working on. " Resources from this Episode: Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success:  https://amzn.to/409AUCt Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.comBlog: Always A LessonFacebook: Always A LessonTwitter: @gschultekInstagram: Always.A.LessonLinkedin: Gretchen Schultek BridgersBook: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn't Teach You in College Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2 Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher.Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.'Under ‘Customer Reviews,' click on “Write a Review.”Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in infoLeave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best)Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcastClick ‘Send' Music from #Uppbeat:

Are constant disruptions messing up your perfectly planned weeks? You're not alone! When I taught at small schools in particular, it often felt like every week held a new disruption. Between spirit weeks, fire drills, and field trips, I sometimes wondered if I'd ever get a “normal” week with my students! In this episode, I'm sharing five practical tips for lesson planning that will keep learning moving even when weeks don't go as planned.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode208Resources Mentioned:Desktop Paper CalendarDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 51, 5 Alternatives to Traditional Midterm ExamsEpisode 116, Behind Schedule? What to Do and How to Prevent It in the FutureEpisode 149 Teaching on a Block Schedule - Why It's Not as Bad as You ThinkEpisode 152, Absences - How to Deal With ThemEpisode 185, When Is Preparation Worth It, and When Is It a Pipe Dream?

Feeling stretched by the little years, wondering how to support a gifted child, or trying to homeschool while solo and on a budget? This conversation is for you. In this episode, Coach Meg shares a gentle, doable roadmap for three big topics moms are asking about—under-7 homeschooling, "gifted" learners, and single-mom strategies—so you can lead your home with calm, clarity, and confidence.

Welcome to your one minute masterclass! To get the latest episodes first, subscribe to the DiscoverDance mailing list: https://discoverdance.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9d0eb3d3536d1544ab2f7979c&id=221ecffc19&fbclid=IwAR3nrjIxWTLLEb65jNpntPxm6EMlNqhuZNanQgSK51ZfXjsiFY2z4BAEGMo   Enjoy~ Andrea  

Emily Kircher-Morris sits down with Tom Rademacher, an award-winning educator and author, to explore the nuances of creating affirming educational environments. They discuss the importance of vulnerability in teaching, the impact of neurodivergence on learning, and how personal experiences shape educational philosophies. Tom shares thoughts about his book series "Bucket and Friends," which teaches the power of embracing one's uniqueness and the role of agency and optimism in education. TAKEAWAYS There are always opportunities to improve a supportive learning environment. Expressing vulnerability as a teacher can vastly improve relationships with students. Personal experiences can and will influence teaching philosophies. "Bucket & Friends" emphasizes the importance of embracing uniqueness. Agency and optimism have high value in an education context. We only open the registration window for our Educator Hub a few times a year, and right now the window is open! Become part of this amazing community of teachers, administrators, parents of students, and people interested in making classrooms a better place for everyone. Tom Rademacher is an award-winning educator and author with over 20 years of experience in education. He currently serves as a professor in the teacher licensure program at Reach University's Oxford Teachers College and is the author of 50 Strategies for Learning without Screens, It Won't Be Easy, Raising Ollie, and the upcoming chapter book series Bucket and Friends. Named Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2014, Tom brings humor, heart, and honesty to his work in preparing future educators and advocating for students. He lives in Minnesota with his family and their very large dog—just a little too close to the Mall of America. BACKGROUND READING Tom's website, Instagram, LinkedIn The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group.

Do homeschool lessons in your house ever drag on…and on…and on? You're not alone! In this episode, we dive into one of Charlotte Mason's most practical principles: keeping lessons short and focused.You'll learn:Why short lessons train a child's full attentionHow brevity prevents burnout and keeps learning freshThe surprising way short lessons create variety, confidence, and peace at homePractical tips for setting lesson times by ageEncouragement for when it feels like “we're not doing enough”Whether you're new to Charlotte Mason or looking to bring more joy into your homeschool, this episode will help you simplify lessons, protect relationships, and spark a love of learning in your children.

When it comes to teaching grammar, the research is clear. Drill and kill is not what we're looking for. You don't want to march through a series of grammar lessons unrelated to your students' writing and reading. Here's what NCTE's "Resolution on Grammar Exercises to Teach Speaking and Writing" has to say about it: "This resolution was prompted by the continuing use of repetitive grammar drills and exercises in the teaching of English in many schools. Proposers pointed out that ample evidence from 50 years of research has shown that the teaching of grammar in isolation does not lead to improvement in students' speaking and writing, and that, in fact, it hinders the development of students' oral and written language. Be it therefore resolved, that the National Council of Teachers of English affirm the position that the use of isolated grammar and usage exercises not supported by theory and research is a deterrent to the improvement of students' speaking and writing and that, in order to improve both of these, class time at all levels must be devoted to opportunities for meaningful listening, speaking, reading, and writing; and that NCTE urge the discontinuance of testing practices that encourage the teaching of grammar rather than English language arts instruction." So how can we teach students about writer's craft moves, and the rich palette of options that grammar provides them in making meaning? Well, that's our subject for today's "Plan My Lesson" episode. I received several requests for lessons to make grammar more fun, so today we're talking about ideas for making grammar moments more effective AND more interesting when it comes to lesson planning. You won't find any multiple-choice here, but you will find ideas you could try weaving into your lessons, regardless of where your students are in their writing journey. Sources Mentioned: Deborah Dean's "Grammar for Writing" Post at NCTE NCTE's Resolution on Grammar Exercises to teach Speaking and Writing Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! 

Learn how to effectively plan and coach single-modality days like heavy lifts, long endurance workouts, and gymnastics skill sessions. Todd and Kristin will walk you through their live lesson planning process to maximize athlete engagement and results.--

Curious what our homeschool is going to look like this year?In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing our plans for the 2025–2026 homeschool year—what we're focusing on, what we're simplifying, and how I'm building our rhythm around connection, not just checklists.

I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text!Here's the truth: your lesson plans don't need to be perfect to be effective—and chasing “perfect” is one of the quickest ways to burn out as a teacher.In this episode, I am talking directly to all the teachers who spend hours tweaking slides, rewriting already-great handouts, and second-guessing every plan. You'll learn why perfectionism doesn't actually make you a better teacher, how it can work against you (yep, research backs this up), and practical strategies to plan smarter, not harder.From setting time limits for planning to reusing templates without guilt, I will help you create engaging, student-centered lessons without draining your energy—or your evenings.