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

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

If you are feeling like nothing you do is working for your classroom, this is an episode you're going to want to tune into. There are many reasons things in your classroom and today, I'm bringing to the forefront the three most common reasons nothing is progressing in your classroom. You're not consistent You're not willing to Zoom out in order to see what changes need to be made Comparisonitis So many of us teachers leave the classroom feeling defeated every day. We have to be the ones to change that for ourselves! Change might be scary and feel overwhelming but it can create a completely n ..read more

This is the time of year when teachers start to countdown the days till the end of the school year. This is the time of year where the mindset starts to become: “If I can get through X number of weeks or days, I’ll be good to go!” What if you could LOVE teaching and thrive?  I’ve got 3 tips for you: Tip #1: Set Boundaries Tip #2: Do things that bring you JOY Tip #3: Create space for intentional rest These tips are definitely those that are easier said than done but when you take the time to implement them.. I promise it’s worth it! Happy listening! Let's Connect! @coachforteachersGet ..read more

Something so many teachers, new and veteran alike, struggle with behaviors in the classroom. It can feel impossible to navigate behaviors among all the other things happening inside the classroom. I did maternity leave coverage last school year and this class was TOUGH. I had been in the classroom on and off for nine years and I was struggling. So, today’s podcast episode is 3 ways I learned to navigate difficult behaviors without feeling negatively charged after a day at work.  Stay calm in the midst of chaos Important of having consequences for ones actions Never hold onto negativity ..read more

I have the incredible Ashley Strong Smith. Ashley is a courage coach who helps women live out intentional, courageous and dream-filled lives. We had the most incredible conversation and Ashley gave SO much good insight about how you can live a more courageous life outside of the classroom. Please help me welcome Ashley to the podcast! We talk about:  what it means to live a courageous life actions teachers can take to start to live their courageous lives Ashley's heart centered foundation Navigating negative beliefs around your dreams and your life This was SUCH a great conversation! L ..read more

I never thought I was good at time management until I learned the tools to help me. As teachers we HAVE to manage our time during school hours otherwise we'll find ourselves working at all hours of the day and night and truly burning the candle at both ends. Sometimes without the right tools, it can feel close to impossible. That's why I recorded today's podcast episode give you the two tools I share and work on with my 1:1 clients to help them feel like they can have a semblance of a work-life balance, even as teachers. Join me live for the workshop!Connect with me on InstagramInterested in ..read more

If you raise your voice, but feel like maybe you shouldn't or you don't have enough experience, this is the PERFECT podcast episode for you to tune into. As teachers, we can do so much more than just teach. We can teach others about what we do inside the classroom! It's something I started doing in 2020. It was scary but so worth it!  Carla is joining me to talk about this idea of raising your voice. Carla is an early childhood educator, consultant, speaker, and fellow podcaster. She has over 15 years of experience inside the classroom and is now all about lifting other teachers' voices ..read more

Burnout has become a normalized part of society but specifically normalized in the education space. I know that from the comments you see all over the internet from other teachers saying that it’s normal or it’s just a part of the job. I’m going to say that this absolutely should NOT be the norm. We are in the midst of a teacher shortage and there's a good reason for it.  In this episode, we cover: What burnout is and the importance of leaving it behind Lesson learned from experiencing a burnout cycle Signs to look out for when experiencing burnout 3 ways to help you recover from burnou ..read more

It can be really hard to be flexible as a new or even struggling teacher. When it comes to flexibility in the classroom it’s about knowing when to change course, accepting that it won’t be perfect, and being prepared for anything that comes up during the school day. We break all of this down inside the podcast episode by asking: How does one know when to change course?  How can we accept that our classrooms won’t be perfect? How does one handle what comes up on a daily basis? Flexibility is everything when you’re running a classroom full on littles. Take this advice, implement it, and i ..read more