Time to Teach

     Fast Forward is the brand new series for the month of July. This new series will focus on things you can do this summer to help make the beginning of the school year as smooth as possible. The first episode in this series focuses on forming healthy habits this summer. These healthy habits will result in a healthier, and a better feeling you. A better feeling you will lead to a successful school year. See you on Sunday! Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show online: http://timetoteach.libsyn.com/ also on iTunes, Stitcher, and almost anywhere you get your podcasts. Facebook page: Time to Teach https://www.facebook.com/Time-to-Teach-293173721126201/ Facebook Group: Teachers for Effective Curriculum  www.facebook.com/groups/teachersforeffectivecurriculum/ Facebook Group: Teachers Who Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/465498167130417/

     In today's episode, we explore how gratitude helps you  achieve that work-life balance. Listen to find out how you can start incorporating gratitude into your own life.  0:00: Introduction 1:57: Definition of gratitude. 4:56: Gratitude stemming from negative experiences. 6:46: Things I am grateful for. 9:26: Wonder and joy in the intricate systems of life. 12:58 Health benefits of gratitude. 22:07: Making the world a better place through small acts of kindness. 24:00: How can we practice gratitude? 31:27: Positive psychology/attitude and how it has helped me through dark time. 41:06 Student Segment: I interview three student friends to find out what they are thankful for. 46:53 Conclusion Resources: Yale Article The Science of Gratitude The Gratitude Experiment Gratitude Works Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show online: https://soundcloud.com/tami-jimenez Facebook page: Time to Teach https://www.facebook.com/Time-to-Teach-293173721

 In today's show, we continue our work-life balance series by looking at the importance of pursuing hobbies and passions. Do you have a growth mindset? Do you spend time pursuing interests and passions outside of teaching? You should be as it contributes to your over all happiness. Today's episode explores why we should explore other interests outside of the field of education. To unleash your full potential, go ahead and have a listen!  Time to Teach can be heard on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, and is  available online here. Intro: 0:00 Positive Psychology: 1:19 Positive Emotions 5:19 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 16:15 Hobbies 24:02 Student Segment 39:03 Conclusion: 44:49 Outro: 45:21 References: UPENN Positive Psychology Program Barbara Fredrickson Mindset Twitter: @TamiJ123 Facebook page: Time to Teach https://www.facebook.com/Time-to-Teach-293173721126201/ Facebook Group: Teachers for Effective Curriculum  www.facebook.com/groups

         In this episode, I discuss the importance of not doing everything yourself. It's normal to want things done perfectly (which is why we often decide to just do things ourselves), but it's too taxing to try do everything. Instead, we need to include others in the house and classroom responsibilities. Listen to find out how to arrange responsibilities at home so you aren't the only one doing chores, as well as how to get students, TAs, and even your grade-level involved with at-school tasks and responsibilities. Available on Apple Podcast and Stitcher, or   online here  . Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Asking for help (overview) 2:29 Asking for help at home 15:52 Getting help from your students 21:11 Student Segment 27:18 Classroom help summary 29:03 Asking for help from your grade-level team 33:08 Asking for help from your TA (if you have one) 36:05 Asking for help as a grade-level leader 38:59 Conclusion 39:30 Outro Twitter: @Tam

         In this first episode (part of the work and life balance series) I explain how to work efficiently so you can get more done. Getting more done in our work day means taking less work home, and more time to enjoy in the afternoons. Show notes: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Prioritizing your tasks 5:11 Finding a work space 6:25 Disengaging from coworkers 9:20 Taking breaks 11:49 Review the 4 tips Time to Teach is available on IOS and Android (iTunes, Podcast Republic, and Stitcher). Or, listen online by clicking on the link below. Listen online here: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Facebook page: Time to Teach https://www.facebook.com/Time-to-Teach-293173721126201/ Facebook Group: Teachers for Effective Curriculum  www.facebook.com/groups/teachersforeffectivecurriculum/

         In this episode of Time to Teach, the second in this month's work and life balance theme, I focus on how to incorporate mindfulness and exercise in your busy day. I share how I use mindfulness, and how it can be included in the classroom. We also hear from a very special guest who shares her experience with mindfulness in the classroom! You don't want to miss that!      Additionally, I provide tips on how to include exercise in your daily schedule, as well as comment on the importance of drinking water, eating healthfully, and getting enough sleep. Listen to this episode and learn all about incorporating mindfulness and exercise to help you achieve work and life balance. This podcast is available through IOS and Android podcast players (iTunes, Podcast Republic and Stitcher). Or, you may also listen online   here. Show Notes : 0:00 Introduction  0:58 Mindfulness   6:14 Special Guest Interview 9:03 Exercise and how to make it happen 14:50 T

         I am extremely excited to introduce to all of you my new podcast, "Time to Teach". As an avid podcast listener, I have spent a lot of time playing with the idea of starting my own podcast. That time has finally come. In this podcast, I provide tips, advice, and suggestions all about teaching . This is the perfect educational podcast for anyone in the educational field. From the first year teacher, to the twenty years in-the-field teacher and beyond (principals, superintendents, you name it!).  Come check it out on  iTunes  or  Stitcher  and don't forget to subscribe! You may also listen to online at  right here. Contact information: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Facebook page: Time to Teach https://www.facebook.com/Time-to-Teach-293173721126201/ Facebook Group: Teachers for Effective Curriculum  www.facebook.com/groups/teachersforeffectivecurriculum/ email me at: lidiajimenez@msn.com