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E44 In today's episode, I talk about the "game of school". For students who can sit and listen with relatively few obstacles to learning, the game of school comes easy. However, for other students, sitting, listening, and following all the rules of this game proves difficult. They grow frustrated, disillusioned, and experience many negative feelings surrounding school. Is there a better way we can serve these students? Or, do we just keep playing this game of school the same way, and these students are just out of luck?  These are my musings on this topic.  Show Notes 0:00 Intro  0:54 Episode intro 1:46 Wins and Fails Segment 7:46 Episode topic begins 37:07 Outro  Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-h...

E43 Everyone loves the vibe of a Friday (myself included), and we all enjoy sleeping in. However, if all we do is live for the weekend, then we are missing a lot of life during the week. In today's episode, I examine the importance of valuing every day of the week, not just Fridays.  Show Notes 0:00 Intro 0:50 Episode topic intro 1:28 Wins and Fails Segment 6:07 Episode topic begins 38:15 Episode wrap up 38:35 Outro Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8         Check out this episode!

In today's episode, I sit with a couple of my colleagues to discuss international teaching. We look at ways that international teaching is different from teaching in one's home country, as well as share how we've grown and have been challenged by this experience. Teaching is tough, and teaching internationally adds another layer to the complexity. However, we all agree that the experience is worth it! Listen to find out about our personal experiencing with teaching internationally.    Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Show Introduction 5:00 Introducing Lauren and Nicole 5:58 Wins and Fails (Room For Improvement) Segment 10:31 Episode topic begins Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution ...

E41S6 In today's episode we explore the last part of designing amazing units: the evidence and learning activities. Amazing units don't just happen accidentally; they happen intentionally. Listen to find out how to plan for evidence that your students have met the learning objectives, and then learning experiences that lead to the unit's big ideas and objectives.  0:00 Intro  0:52 Episode introduction 3:44 Wins and Fails Segment 9:70 Episode topic begins (Evidence) 17:51 Lesson plans and learning activities 26:48 Episode and series 6 wrap up  28:44 Outro  Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by A...

E40S6 In today's episode I talk about textbooks and worksheets, and why we should get rid of them (well, most of them). When thinking about abstract concepts, we teachers have the job of helping students solidify concepts and understandings. Textbooks and worksheets fall short of doing the job. Instead, we should be creating authentic experiences that truly effect student learning, unlike textbooks or worksheets. Listen to find out how a class can function without textbooks or worksheets. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 00:53 A word on the Florida shooting and the need for change.  20:45 Today's topic begins  43:08 Episode wrap up 43:48 Outro Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unpor...

E39S6 Today's episode looks at the essentials of essential questions. What makes a question essential? How can you form essential questions? Listen to find out the essentials of essential questions. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Show introduction 1:28 Wins and Fails Segment 4:07 Episode topic begins (it's about time, honey...it's about time) 28:02 Episode Wrap Up 30:20 Student segment on the Paper Town Math Project 39:00 Outro Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8   Check out this episode!

E38S6 In today's episode I share the Paper Town Math Project that my students are currently working on. Students may only use specific shapes to create their town. Other than that, they're in total control. This project focuses on math, design, creation, building, problem solving and collaboration. Listen to find out all about the Paper Town Math Project. Show Notes 0:00 Intro 0:51 Episode Introduction 1:48 Update on the leg incident (ouch Charlie, that really hurts) 5:28 Wins and Fails Segment 11:08 A burning question answered 14:38 Let's get this episode started now...um...please; Paper town project explained 31:25 Conclusion and wrap up 34:06 Outro   Contact: Twitter: @TamiJ123 Podcast show notes & to listen online: Time to Teach Website Links Time to Teach Facebook Page Teachers For Effective Curriculum Facebook Group  (Facebook Group) My Blog: Notes From A First Grade Classroom Music Credits: Adventures by A Himitsu @a-himitsu Creative Commons ...