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  • As teachers, we're always trying to find different ways to improve our instruction, activities, lessons, and classroom management to better benefit our students and their learning. We also love gifting our future selves, so why not combine the two? Taking some time to reflect at the end of a school year can be extremely beneficial in order to have a better year in the fall. So, in today's episode, we're sharing some end-of-year teacher reflection questions to ask yourself in preparation for next year.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/end-of-year-teacher-reflection

    Resources:

    Be on our Back to School Audio Course waitlistEnd-of-Year Road MapGuided Discovery Back to School Bundle PackFree Guided Discovery of PencilsBack to School Pattern Block Mats for the First Day of SchoolConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • With the end of the school year quickly coming to an end, you’re probably thinking, Yes, I’m finally done and don’t have to worry about school anymore! However, you know how much we love giving gifts to our future selves, which is why it might be time to start thinking about next year before this year is finished. To help you have a better back-to-school start, in today’s episode, we’re sharing three things you can do now to prep for next school year.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/prep-for-next-school-year

    Resources:

    Be on our Back to School Audio Course waitlistEnd-of-Year Lists & ReflectionConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • At this time of the school year, we all can feel it happening in our classrooms: our students are doing sloppy work, having decreased participation, showing minimal effort, avoiding assignments, and many more unfortunate behaviors. With the temperatures rising and summer just beyond their reach, student’s lack of attention is at an all-time high. So, to combat these behaviors, we’re sharing 10 teacher-approved tips for increasing end-of-year student motivation.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/end-of-year-student-motivation

    Resources:

    Destination ImaginationLooking Back Bulletin BoardLabel Scraper ToolHeat GunJust For the Summer by Abby JimenezConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • We love hearing from all of you, especially when it comes to ways we can help give you a teacher-approved solution to a teaching headache or struggle that you’re going through. So, if you think you’re the only one dealing with an issue in the classroom, trust us, you’re not! After hearing from our community, in today’s episode, we’re answering a few of your questions on ways to retain learning for students, how to keep student supplies organized, vocabulary instruction, and more!

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/retaining-learning

    Resources:

    Spiral Review Homework BundleJargon JournalMorning Work BundleHydrojug TravelerConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • With the combination of end-of-year testing being over and the thought of summer break being just around the corner, it’s hard to engage your students in meaningful activities for the rest of the year. Even as teachers, we see the end in sight and are over the amount of planning since we’ve been doing it all year long. But don’t worry, we’ve got a solution to solve both problems! In today’s episode, we’re sharing why incorporating end-of-year theme days into your schedule will be a success and effective for your students.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/end-of-year-theme-days

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    DLITE Days - CampingDLITE Days - Space Theme Day Planning GuideConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • With spring finally here, you’re enjoying the nicer weather, the sun is shining, your overall mood is better, and you can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel that is the end of the school year. Unfortunately, so can your students. They’re coming out of winter where they’ve been inside, they are tired of being in the same classroom five days a week, and all they want to do is be outside and play with their friends. That’s right, you and your students have spring fever. 

    With a few more months left until the last day of school, you still need to keep them engaged and focused on learning. So how do you do that? In today’s episode, we’re sharing three tips that will help with the spring fever in the classroom and create a management plan for any behavior problems that may occur.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/spring-fever-in-the-classroom

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    Digital Classroom Seating Chart Planning ToolClassroom Procedures and Routines BundlePuzzle TableJulian Sewell InstagramConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • It’s our podcast anniversary! We’ve been creating episodes that are full of strategies, ideas, and actionable tips that you can use in your classrooms today. And with over 100 episodes, we wanted to reflect on our favorite moments from the last two years. So, in order to celebrate, we’re sharing our teacher podcast favorites in hopes of walking down memory lane with our valued listeners.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-podcast-favorites

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    Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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    Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to [email protected] and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

  • Teachers prepare all year for their students to take the end-of-year standardized test. This can cause teachers and students to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious. But even though teachers are feeling all those emotions, they also have amazing tips and suggestions. So, instead of us sharing our ideas, we wanted to hear from other teachers. In today’s episode, our Teacher Approved community is sharing their best teacher testing tips with you!

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    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-testing-tips

    Resources:

    The Cozy Home OrganizingConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • With the end-of-year standardized tests quickly approaching, it’s time you start thinking about what kind of test review you’re going to do and how you’re planning on preparing your students. But since you can’t review everything from the year, how are you going to decide what content matters the most to review? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! In today’s episode, we’re sharing how to figure out which parts of your curriculum you need to focus on the most during your elementary test review.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/elementary-test-review

    Resources:

    2 Week Free Morning Work SampleSpiral Review Morning WorkClassroom Procedures and Routines Planning Guide BundleAchieve the CoreConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • Do you remember what it was like in your first year or two of teaching? We remember the late nights and early mornings, the struggle to find the most effective classroom management system, and just all around, unsure of what we were doing. If this sounds like you as a new teacher, or as a veteran teacher you remember these feelings, this episode is for you! We have a special guest, Ashleigh from Rainbow Sky Creations, to share her tips for supporting new teachers.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/supporting-new-teachers

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    Rainbow Sky Creation’s WebsiteListen to their podcast: Rainbow Skies for New TeachersSurviving Your First Year’s Guide FreebieConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • It’s now the beginning of March, so you definitely know the dynamics and personalities of your class. And for some of you, you have the pleasure of having a chatty class. While it’s great to have students engaged and interactive in discussions, the talking and noise can make it difficult to teach and learn. So to help you with this situation, we’re sharing five chatty class tips that will make their talking productive instead of disruptive.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/chatty-class-tips

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    Editable Digital Seating Chart ToolClassroom Procedures and Routines Planning Guide BundleClass Craft noise meterBouncy Balls noise meterThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • As determined over the last few episodes, a student’s fluency foundation is critical to their success in reading. However, sometimes, as teachers, we’re unsure of the most effective ways to help students grow their fluency. But you’re in luck! To wrap up our series on fluency, we’re sharing five reading fluency activities and lessons that help students read more accurately and smoothly.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/reading-fluency-activities

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    Fluency in a FlashConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • During the first semester of the school year, your students excelled and made progress as it pertained to reading. But you’ve noticed recently that students aren’t making appropriate strides to increase their reading progress. You’ve reflected on your instruction, but nothing major has changed. So what do you do? We’re here to help! In today’s episode, we’re sharing some common reading fluency problems students face that are preventing them from increasing their reading progress.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/reading-fluency-problems

    Resources:

    Phonics Lessons for 2nd GradeFluency in a FlashRepeated Reading Fluency Passages Folding Luggage RackConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • We love sharing our knowledge, experience, advice, and practical tips with you each week, especially when it’s a topic we love talking about. Over the next few weeks, we’re discussing one of our favorite topics, which is reading fluency! Fluency is so important because it’s the bridge that connects decoding and comprehension, which is vital to a student’s reading success. In today’s episode, we’re sharing some common fluency teaching mistakes and what to do instead.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/fluency-teaching-mistakes

    Resources:

    Fluency in a Flash Reading Fluency by Jan Hasbrouck and Deborah Glaser Episode 113, Best Practices for Teaching FluencyConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • When events only happen once every few years, or in this case every four years, it creates a unique opportunity to learn about and celebrate it in your classroom. This February we’ll have Leap Year, so we wanted to take advantage of that and created some fun ways to celebrate this rare occasion. In today’s episode, we’re sharing a few elementary Leap Year activities that engage your students while putting an emphasis on learning targets.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/elementary-leap-year-activities

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    Leap Day Resource PacketIf You Decide to Go to the Moon by Faith McNultyOne Giant Leap: The Story of Neil Armstrong by Don BrownWhat the Moon is Like by Franklyn BranleyOne Giant Leap by Robert BurleighTour of the Moon in 4K YouTube VideoTrain Like an Astronaut - NASA Stem VideoTra Company WebsiteConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • When we have challenges as teachers, we often feel like we’re the only one who is experiencing it or if we reach out for help it shows weakness. But in reality, if one teacher is struggling with a problem, it’s likely more teachers are dealing with the same thing. This is why we wanted to address some of the challenges teachers are having on the show. So in today’s episode, we’re answering elementary teacher questions and giving them a teacher approved response.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/elementary-teacher-questions

    Resources:

    Spiral Review Homework Bundle - Grade 1Spiral Review Homework Bundle - Grade 2Spiral Review Homework Bundle - Grade 3Relax Kids: The Wishing StarThe MindUP Curriculum PreK-2The MindUP Curriculum Grades 3-5The MindUP Curriculum Grades 6-8Miriam & Alan Lost in ScotlandGOSHI Exfoliating Shower Towel Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • We have a special episode for you! Last summer we were on The Literacy Lounge Podcast with Ciera Harris where we had a wonderful conversation involving reading fluency. As teachers, we know how big of a hurdle it is when a student isn’t a fluent reader and our biggest question is how do we help our students become fluent readers? In today’s episode, we’re giving an overview of fluency and sharing some fluency best practices to use in your classroom.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/fluency-best-practices

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    The Literacy Lounge PodcastConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • We believe one of the best ways to learn new skills, strategies, and tips is through professional development. And now with so much at our fingertips, you can easily accomplish this by listening to podcasts. So, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite elementary teacher podcasts with you that highlight what makes each show unique and why it deserves a listen.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/elementary-teacher-podcasts

    Resources:

    The Literacy Lounge PodcastThe Resilient Teacher PodcastWife Teacher Mommy PodcastThe Literacy Dive PodcastEpisode 35, 5 Ways to Increase Student Engagement - Our Secret Weapon for TeachersConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • As you head back to school after a relaxing winter break, we wanted to help prepare you to start your year strong and on the right track. Just like you might have set some goals or thought about how you want this new year to go in your personal life, we decided to use the same concept but for the classroom. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing eight reflective questions to jumpstart your January classroom reset.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/january-classroom-reset

    Resources:

    Classroom Procedures and Routines Editable SlidesParent Teacher Conference CourseEditable Classroom Seating ChartSpiral Review Morning WorkSpiral Review Homework - 2nd GradeEpisode 3, Strengthening the BrainRechargeable ScrewdriverGlass PotConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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  • Well, it’s that time of year when the weather where you live can either produce snow, ice, rain, freezing temperatures, or poor air quality (depending on where you live, of course!). And while it can affect your commute to and from work, as teachers, it also affects your ability to have recess outside.

    Having an opportunity to burn some energy, play with your friends, and take a break from school is something that students (and teachers) look forward to. Just because there’s bad weather, it doesn't mean that your kids still can't have fun playing. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing 20 indoor recess ideas that you can use with your students.

    For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes:

    https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/indoor-recess-ideas

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    Spiral Review Morning WorkAmazon List for Inside Recess MaterialsMichaels Gramercy Wrapping cartAdventure 2 Learning WebsiteConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!

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