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 Teach Two Shakespeare Plays at Once [S2 E50]

Marie has done the impossible: two plays in one unit. This episode will take you through her plans and help support you on your own unit planning journey.

Amanda CardenasApril 1, 2021

To Ask Shakespeare Essential Questions [S2 E49]

Let’s talk about the piece of a Shakespeare unit that you’re probably missing: a killer EQ. Amanda & Marie share a variety of ideas for a variety of plays!

Amanda CardenasMarch 25, 2021

What I Wish They Knew [S2 E47]

Teachers share their true stories from teaching in a pandemic school year pivoting in and out of in-person learning.

eLearning, collabisode, brave, season twoAmanda CardenasMarch 11, 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 Teach Shakespeare [S2 E45]

Amanda & Marie get right down to it: we answered all of your burning questions about teaching Shakespeare AND announce the arrival of the first annual Shakespeare Teacher Festival!

Amanda CardenasFebruary 25, 2021

To Create Class Culture (3 Secrets) [S2 E44]

Creating strong, safe, and enjoyable class culture is something that takes practice and experience. Here are Marie’s top tips.

classroom management, organization, season twoAmanda CardenasFebruary 18, 2021

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: African American Writers [S2 E41]

Join us as we explore literature, supplementary texts, and memoir from noteworthy African American writers.

diverse voices, season 2Amanda CardenasJanuary 28, 2021Comment

To Share Our Favorite Things [S2 E40]

Amanda & Marie share their favorite things: from recipes and teacher-mom hacks, to vocabulary lesson ideas, to YA novels, we’ll cover everything you asked for!

season two, teachingAmanda CardenasJanuary 20, 2021 Comments

To Pace A Class Period [S2 E39]

Pacing your lesson plans can be tricky, but it can also create a more positive classroom environment. Here are our best practices.

Amanda CardenasJanuary 14, 2021

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