lesson planning — Episode Show Notes

Lesson Plan Rescue: Close Reading [S6 E170]

We’re kicking off our new “lesson plan rescue” series to deep dive into detailed lesson advice!

curriculum planning, lesson planningAmanda CardenasSeptember 21, 2023discussionComment

Teacher Spring Cleaning: Texts and Topics [S5 E143]

Our teaching spring cleaning continues! Today we’re looking at which texts and topics we want to purge, and which we want to refresh.

lesson planningAmanda CardenasMarch 16, 2023inspiration, planning, strategiesComment

To Answer Questions About Grading [S2 E53]

Let’s answer your listener questions about grading today — we’ve got you covered!

classroom management, lesson planning, strategiesAmanda CardenasApril 22, 2021Comment

To Backwards Plan [S2 E52]

Let’s talk about three basic components of backwards planning. These are the key components to getting started!

curriculum planning, lesson planning, planning, season 2Amanda CardenasApril 14, 2021Comment

To Reach Rigor Through Scaffolding [S2 E51]

Today’s interview gives teachers guidance on scaffolding rigorous skills for students with tips from Timm Freitas. Also, we have some fun!

interview, lesson planning, strategies, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 8, 2021Comment

To Think Hexagonally (with Betsy Potash) [S2 E46]

Let’s sit down with Betsy Potash of Spark Creativity for a chat about a new discussion and thinking strategy called HEXAGONAL THINKING.

interview, lesson planning, season two, strategiesAmanda CardenasMarch 4, 2021Comment

To Tackle the Two Big Grading Myths [S2 E43]

Grading doesn’t have to be so life-draining. Here’s how to take control of two major grading myths.

classroom management, lesson planning, season two, teachingAmanda CardenasFebruary 11, 2021

To Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Classroom [S2 E42]

Join us for another collabisode featuring our listener’s favorite ideas for teaching during Valentine’s week!

lesson planning, collabisode, season two, strategiesAmanda CardenasFebruary 2, 2021

To Celebrate Diverse Voices: Indigenous Writers [S1 E33]

From Tommy Orange to Joy Harjo, we take you through a list of phenomenal Indigenous authors to add to your curriculum maps.

diverse voices, lesson planning, poetryAmanda CardenasNovember 5, 2020Comment

To Teach Gratitude [S1 E32]

Let’s explore the ways in which gratitude can bring joy into this trying time of year.

eLearning, lesson planning, freebies, teachingAmanda CardenasOctober 30, 2020strategies, unit

To Get Started with Essential Questions [S1 E31]

Let’s talk to a classroom teacher about the inquiry journey and write some original essential questions together.

essential questions, interview, lesson planningAmanda CardenasOctober 21, 2020interview, inquiryComment

To Take Advice from a Veteran Teacher [S1 E30]

In this interview with veteran teacher Iris Crankfield, we discuss everything from social justice, to global citizenship, to AP courses.

brave, lesson planning, teaching, interviewAmanda CardenasOctober 15, 2020interview, adviceComment

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