Teaching is too hard of a job to try to do alone. Every week join Susan, a veteran teacher, as she discusses the power of sharing in the workload by offering tips for organization, teaching strategies, classroom management, and more. If you are a primary teacher looking for help and motivation to survive the ups and downs of teaching, this podcast is for you. Visit http://sharedteaching.com/shared-teaching-podcast/ to find show notes and how to contribute to an episode.
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144: Writing Tip Wednesday: Teaching Revision Skills
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to another episode in the Writing Tip Wednesday Series! Today we will be talking about how to teach revision skllls. Revision is an important skill to teach students but it can often be difficult for them to grasp. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/teaching-re…
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143: Writing Tip Wednesday: Adding Details to Writing
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this Writing Tip Wednesday episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're talking about how to get students to add more details to their writing. If you've found yourself telling your students to "add more details" when they are done, this episode is for you! SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK:…
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142: Writing Tip Wednesday: Building Independent Writers
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re focusing on how to help students develop independence in their personal narrative writing. I’ll share practical strategies to help your students take ownership of their stories, write with confidence, and move through the writing pro…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re continuing our deep dive into personal narrative writing by focusing on how to add details using dialogue. Learn how to help your students bring their stories to life through conversations between characters, making their writing more e…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the technique of zooming in on key moments to add depth and detail to personal narrative writing. Learn how to help your students slow down and focus on the most important parts of their story to create richer, more engaging narrat…
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139: The Key to a Successful Formal Teaching Observation
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’re diving into everything you need to know to prepare for a successful formal teaching observation. From crafting a strong lesson plan to following up with your principal afterward, I’ll share practical tips to help you feel confident and …
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138: Writing Tip Wednesday: Using a Personal Narrative Heart Map
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we explore the heart map—a simple yet powerful tool to help students brainstorm meaningful topics for personal narrative writing. Learn how to guide your students through the process of creating their own heart maps and discover how this tool…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this week’s Writing Tip Wednesday, we’re helping you guide your first and second graders through planning personal narratives with a simple, effective tool: the circle map. Organizing thoughts before writing is crucial, especially for young students who are still learning to structure t…
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136: Setting Up Sight Word Centers to Last All Year
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we're diving into how to set up effective and sustainable sight word centers that will last all year. No more scrambling to create new activities each week—learn how to keep your centers consistent while switching out sight words to match you…
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134: Establishing a Classroom Community in the First Few Days of School
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we dive into one of the most important aspects of kicking off a successful school year—establishing a strong classroom community. As a former second-grade teacher, I’ll share practical strategies to create a positive and inclusive environment…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the ninth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about teaching how to zoom in on a small moment. BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/zooming-in/ In this week’s Wednesday Writing Tip, we’re helping you take your first and second g…
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132: Meet the Teacher Night Made Easy
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Don't let Meet the Teacher night scare you! It can be a simple, fun chance to meet your new students and their families. Think of it as a meet and greet. Most families won't be staying long and are there just to simply meet you and check out your classroom. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: htt…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the eighth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about teaching writing through the writing process. In today's episode we'll talk about: Why students should understand the writing process The 5 steps of the writing process Resources Mentioned in To…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the seventh episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about choosing whether to use notebooks or folders for writer's workshop. In today's episode we'll talk about: Pros and Cons of Using Notebooks Using Notebook Tabs Pros and Cons of Using Folders Bene…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the sixth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about how to model your story when teaching personal narratives. In today's episode we'll talk about: Starting out teaching with personal narratives Finding a story to model How to model the story BLOG…
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129: Writing a Stellar Teaching Resume
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you’re an elementary teacher just starting out or switching grade levels, writing an impressive teaching resume is crucial. Your resume is your ticket to showing off your skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers. Whether you’re new to teaching or looking for a chan…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the fifth episode of the Writing Tip Wednesday series! This week’s tip is all about sounding out words. In today's episode we'll talk about: Empowering students to sound out words An easy method for sounding it out BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/sounding…
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127: Teacher Wellness and Relaxation with Rebecca of Smiling Students Lesson Plans
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Rebecca from Smiling Students Lesson Plans is a teacher and author with over 15 years experience. Her masters degree in education and specialty in language arts has given her the knowledge to help students learn and excel. Teaching is her passion and she enjoys seeing all the growth and pr…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the fourth episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to not start teaching writing until you've done a pre-assessment. In today's episode we'll talk about: The danger of not using a pre-assessment How to start with a pre-assessment …
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125: Modeling Writing Mistakes to Avoid
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! When it comes to teaching writing, there’s a ton of different ways to approach it. Without a set plan or proper training, it’s hard to avoid modeling mistakes. In this episode, I’ll show you some common mistakes and what to do to avoid them. In this episode we'll talk about: Not Being Expl…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the third episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is to model great writing with mentor texts. In today's episode we'll talk about: What is a mentor text Why use a mentor text BLOG POST / SHOW NOTES LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/u…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the second episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Get a new quick tip each Wednesday. This week's tip is that having a writing goal gives students a focus. In today's episode we'll talk about: Setting a writing goal for each student Why writing goal's help with focusing How to set a …
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122: How to Be More Effective at Writing Instruction
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Effective writing instruction begins with you! Even without any writing training for your teaching career, it’s possible to improve and become a great writing teacher. Let's dive into some practical tips for effective writing instruction that will make your classroom buzz with creativity a…
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Welcome to the first episode of my new series - Writing Tip Wednesday! Each Wednesday I'm sharing one quick tip you can use to improve your writing instruction. We're kicking off the series with mini lessons. In today's episode we'll talk about: Mini Lessons Should Be Mini Staying Focused …
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Is your writing instruction being hurt by having one (or all) of these 3 habits? Transform your writing instruction for the next school year by learning which habit you might be doing and what you should be doing instead! Teaching writing shouldn't be crazy difficult. In today's episode we…
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119: Teacher Burnout with Shannon Hazel
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Today on the podcast we have Shannon Hazel, the author of New Teacher Confidential: What They Didn't Tell You About Being a Teacher. Join us in today's episode where we are talking about tips for teacher and teacher burnout. In today's episode we cover: The biggest thing you should know ab…
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118: Advice for First Year Teachers: Spring Edition
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! You’ve almost made it to the end of the school year! This time of year is filled with its own challenges but read on for my advice for first year teachers in the spring. Missed the previous teacher advice posts? Episode 77: Advice for New Teachers - Summer Edition Episode 95: Advice for Ne…
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117: 10 Quiet Activities for Fast Finishers After Testing
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Need to keep your fast finishers busy while others are still working on testing? Nothing is worse than that in between times when you’re trying to keep students quiet and preserve the test environment! In today's episode we'll talk about: Word Searches Using Class Names Color By Number or …
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116: Mastering Test Taking Strategies for Elementary Students
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! It's no secret that upper elementary students are the focus of all the test prep because the stakes are higher for them. But if we work on getting our younger students to have a strong foundation of test taking strategies, the struggle won't be so difficult for our upper elementary teachin…
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115: Writing Across Content Areas
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Writing is embedded throughout our daily lives. Because of this, writing shouldn’t always be taught in isolation. It’s important to teach writing across content areas as well that reinforces the type of writing specific to that discipline. In today's episode we cover: How to utilize conten…
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114: Building Writing Stamina with Primary Students
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! I feel like building writing stamina is something that is not talked about often. Writing stamina is an important part of our students’ writing foundation that we need to build. Here are some effective strategies for nurturing writing stamina for our younger students. In today's episode we…
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113: Sight Words for Second Graders
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! When teaching sight words for second graders, there are some differences to notice. Sight words are important to teach but they are not just for memorization. Today we’ll cover some strategies to use instead. In this episode we'll talk about: What are sight words How to introduce sight wor…
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112: Shared Writing within Writer's Workshop
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you're students are still struggling with putting words or sentences onto paper, this episode is for you! Shared writing is the perfect tool in your writing toolkit to support your emergent writers. Get your students interacting and helping you write with shared writing. I'll walk you t…
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111: Making the Most of Your Planning Period
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Teaching shortages often mean missing out on your planning period. The rare times you do have a prep, it’s important to maximize your time. Today I’ll show you some time saving techniques to make the most of your time. In today's episode we will tackle 3 ways to schedule out your prep peri…
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110: Countdown to 5 New Year's Resolutions
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Happy New Year! In honor of the New Year I am counting down my 5 resolutions for teachers. I love the feeling of all the possibilities that can occur in a new year. The idea of fresh starts and big dreams fills me with excitement every January. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions for teacher…
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109: Student-Centered Reading Practices with Andrea Haas
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! When you think of student centered instruction, you are thinking of the whole child. You are also thinking of how to encourage executive functioning and student agency within the classroom. How can you place ownership of the learning onto the kids? In today's episode we cover: What student…
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108: First Year Teacher Advice - Winter Edition
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Looking for some advice for your first year as a teacher? In the third episode in this series, I’m sharing my best tips for what you should know for teaching during the winter time. Check out these episodes for the rest of the New Teacher Advice Series: New Teacher Advice: Summer Edition, …
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107: 4 Last Minute Literacy Ideas Before Winter Break
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Are you about to head into winter break but need a few more ideas to fill your time? These ideas are admin-approved (aligned to standards) and will have your students excited to work! In today's episode I'll share ideas for: Help Wanted Ads Shared Writing Gingerbread Real Estate Author Stu…
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106: How to Teach Sentence Writing
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Are your students struggling to write in complete sentences? Maybe you're seeing a lot of run-on sentences with no punctuation in sight. Maybe you are seeing fragments that make no sense. Where do you go from here? SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/how-to-teach-senten…
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105: Control Your Paper Clutter with These Teacher Organization Ideas
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! We are heading into the end of the year which is a great time to evaluate and reset our classrooms. As a teacher, having clear systems for organization can save you lots of time in your day. I’m sharing a few of my favorite ideas for managing all the paper that comes our way. In today's ep…
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104: Streamlining Classroom Jobs
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you're having trouble keeping up with your classroom jobs, this is the episode you won't want to miss. In this episode we discuss: the purpose of a table captain using team jobs training students for their job crews rotating jobs assigning jobs teaching job expectations BLOG POST / SHOW…
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103: Setting Up Student Organization Systems
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Messy desks and lost papers? Get your students organized by putting a system in place to help stop these problems in their tracks. It's never too late to start a new system. In today's episode we're talking about: What is a student organization system Organizing student desks Organizing st…
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102: Teaching Narrative Writing with Must Have Lessons
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! With so many things we can teach in the genre of narrative writing where do we even begin? In this episode I'm covering what I feel are the most important lessons. We'll talk about components of narrative writing, story plots, small moments, story illustrations, and question words. BLOG PO…
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101: Finding Sustainable Joy in the Classroom with Dr. Deonna Smith
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Today's special guest is Dr. Deonna Smith, author of Rooted In Joy: Creating a Classroom of Equity, Belonging and Care. Join us in the conversation about bringing joy and inclusivity back into our classrooms in a sustainable way that won't have us overwhelmed. In today's episode we talk ab…
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100: 100th Episode Celebration - Top 10 Lessons Learned from Teaching and Podcasting
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! The Shared Teaching Podcast has reached a milestone of 100 episodes! For this episode I've asked my daughter to join us and interview me about my top lessons learned both in teaching and in podcasting. Thank you to all my listeners over these 100 episodes! SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: http…
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99: Setting Up Successful Student Led Conferences
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Ready to give student led conferences a try? By shifting the responsibility of explaining grades and progress to the learners, student led conferences can be more enjoyable than traditional conferences. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/student-led-conferences/ Resour…
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98: 5 Low Stress Open House Ideas
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Hosting Open House doesn't need to be stressful. If you have a plan in place, and make it simple it can even be enjoyable. I always love the chance to meet the families and have students show off. Listen to today's episode to discover: Showcasing Student Learning Allowing Students to Lead …
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97: All About Student Writing Conferences with Whitney of Learning with Crayons
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Teaching writing can be complicated but I think the idea of student writing conferences is even more so. Guest Whitney from Learning with Crayons will show us just how we can take away the overwhelm and get started. Whitney holds two master's degrees and has a lifelong love of learning. Sh…
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96: My Favorite Narrative Writing Mentor Texts
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! Before starting your narrative writing unit, listen to this episode first! Choosing a good mentor text will provide your students with a model piece of writing to emulate during the unit. SHOW NOTES / BLOG POST LINK: https://sharedteaching.com/narrative-writing-mentor-texts/ Resources Ment…
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95: Best Advice for New Teachers - Fall Edition
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Share what you thought about the episode by sending a text! If you are a new teacher looking for support this fall, you've come to the right episode. Today I'm sharing my advice for new teachers for the busy back to school season. We'll discuss: How to focus on building student relationships Creating family and staff relationships Learning who your…
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