Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast

This is a podcast for busy teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful hands-on learning. You will receive simple, innovative and practical teaching tips and ideas for teaching math, reading and writing.

Teaching Paragraph Writing 08/12/2019

Teaching Paragraph Writing Do you start the year with a unit on how to write a paragraph? /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10868401

Practicing Classroom Procedures 07/29/2019

Practicing Classroom Procedures Can you believe that we are already getting ready for back to school?! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10702040

Tips for Setting Up Your Classroom Library 07/22/2019

Tips for Setting Up Your Classroom Library Having a classroom library is a MUST, but it takes time to collect the right books and get them organized. In this episode I share: /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10619132

10 Tips for New Teachers 07/15/2019

10 Tips for New Teachers Are you a brand new teacher? Or are you a newish teacher who still feels brand new? I have some tips to help you to have a fantastic first year! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10533236

Favorite Teacher Planner 07/08/2019

Favorite Teacher Planner I am a planner addict and a bit of a planner snob. I admit it! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10432844

5 of my Favorite Teacher Professional Development Books 07/01/2019

5 of my Favorite Teacher Professional Development Books Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a good book! And, call me crazy, but I love reading teacher professional development books. They help me to feel excited and refreshed. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/10362206

What is Not So Wimpy Writing Masterclass 06/17/2019

What is Not So Wimpy Writing Masterclass Have you heard about the Not So Wimpy Writing Masterclass? In this podcast, I am giving you all of the important info about the course including the modules, price and bonuses. But act fast because Not So Wimpy Writing Masterclass is only available for a limited time! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9950576

How to Teach Writing Without Hating It 06/10/2019

How to Teach Writing Without Hating It Does teaching writing feel overwhelming? Do you feel like you don't know how to teach writing or even how to fit it into your day? Do you flat out hate teaching writing? /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9911201

3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Writing Instruction Next Year 06/03/2019

3 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Writing Instruction Next Year Are you reflecting on what went well this year and where you want to grow as an educator? So many teachers are wanting to be more effective writing teachers next year. It's such a tough subject to teach, but we are committed to improving! I have three simple steps that you can take NOW (while relaxing by the pool or vegging in your pajamas) that will help you to make positive changes in your writing instruction next year. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9911075

Teaching Writing in Units of Study 05/27/2019

Teaching Writing in Units of Study Teaching writing in units is so valuable for our students! Instead of jumping between different genres or writing all year, consider dedicating a longer unit to each type of writing. In this episode, I will share some thoughts about units of study, the units you should teach and the order that I liked to teach my units. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9899369

Why You NEED a Writing Workshop 05/20/2019

Why You NEED a Writing Workshop How do you currently teach writing? Do you give prompts and projects? Do you have a center? Do you just do a little writing in social studies? /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9833522

Simple Tips for Grading Student Writing 05/13/2019

Simple Tips for Grading Student Writing Grading student writing samples can be so time consuming! It was always my least favorite thing to grade. I am sharing four strategies that made grading writing a little more manageable. Plus, I am giving you a FREE copy of my writing rubrics. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9703322

Why in the world do you need math centers? 05/10/2019

Why in the world do you need math centers? Math centers have always been my jam. I can't think of a better way to teach and practice math skills in a diverse classroom. No matter what curriculum you use, math centers and small guided groups will make differentiation so much easier! In this episode, I share five of my favorite reasons for having math center time in your classroom. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9702875

Simple Ways to Review Grammar Skills 05/09/2019

Simple Ways to Review Grammar Skills Do your students need to review all of those language and grammar skills? Are you looking for free, low-prep and engaging ways to give them that review? I have several fun ideas for you! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9691010

6 Things I Screwed Up When Teaching Writing 05/08/2019

6 Things I Screwed Up When Teaching Writing I was the worst writing teacher. It's embarrassing, but I am all about being real. In this episode, I am sharing six of the big mistakes I made in my early years of teaching writing and the changes that I eventually made. If you are struggling with teaching writing, you are NOT alone! There is light at the end of the tunnel. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9689480

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a TpT Sale 05/07/2019

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of a TpT Sale Happy teacher appreciation day! We are celebrating with a huge sale. On the podcast, I am sharing three tips for getting the most for your dollar during a TPT sale. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9682004

End of Year Tips from 18 Teachers 05/03/2019

End of Year Tips from 18 Teachers Check out these tips for behavior management and activities for the end of the year from 18 different experienced teachers! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9634136

5 Things You Need to Do Before Summer Break 05/02/2019

5 Things You Need to Do Before Summer Break I know that it is the end of the school year and you are super tired. However, if you do these five things now, you are going to be able to enjoy your summer break more! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9619193

13 End of Year Student Gift Ideas 05/01/2019

13 End of Year Student Gift Ideas Teachers in my Facebook groups are starting to ask for end of year student gift ideas. I want you to know that giving a gift to your students is NOT mandatory. Choosing not to give a gift does not mean that you don't love your students! But, if you do want to give a gift, make it meaningful. I have five simple and inexpensive gift ideas for you! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9591230

12 End of Year Classroom Theme Days 04/30/2019

12 End of Year Classroom Theme Days The end of the school year can be so busy and stressful. We have so many things on our to do list, but the most important thing should be having fun with our students and making memories that they will cherish! Theme days are the perfect way to have fun and still squeeze in some academic lessons. I have twelve different theme day ideas and suggestions for activities! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9579182

11 Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year 04/29/2019

11 Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year It's the end of the school year! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9563144

10 Helping Your Dyslexic Students 04/22/2019

10 Helping Your Dyslexic Students Did you know that 1 out of every 5 students has dyslexia? Dyslexic students struggle with basic reading skills, writing, spelling and language. How can you identify a dyslexic student? /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9483194

09 Preparing for a Substitute 04/15/2019

09 Preparing for a Substitute Preparing for a substitute teacher can be more work than just going to school sick. I have four tips that made my sub prep so much easier and improved my class behavior for the sub. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9350795

08 Why I Ditched the Writing Prompts 04/08/2019

08 Why I Ditched the Writing Prompts I stopped using writing prompts and projects in my classroom. When I stopped telling my students WHAT to write about, amazing things happened in the classroom. Listen for the three reasons I ditched the prompts and answers to common questions including how to prep students for standardized writing tests. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9275453

07 Word Problem Solving (FREE POSTERS) 04/01/2019

07 Word Problem Solving (FREE POSTERS) Word problems! Yuck! They can be such a struggle. I'm excited to share my four step word problem solving process with you. Also, be sure to grab the FREE posters to go along with it at www.notsowimpyteacherpodcast.com /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/9212090

06 Seven Ways to Save Money on Teachers Pay Teachers 03/25/2019

06 Seven Ways to Save Money on Teachers Pay Teachers I love that Teachers Pay Teachers has thousands of resources that save me some valuable time and keep my students engaged and learning. But we aren't raking in the cash, folks. Let me give you some ideas that can save you money on TpT! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/8982923

05 What to Teach During Writing (FREE GUIDE!) 03/18/2019

05 What to Teach During Writing (FREE GUIDE!) Do you struggle with what to teach during writing workshop? Do you read student writing and not know how to help them? I've got the perfect FREE resource for you! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/8982335

04 How do you find time to teach writing? 03/11/2019

04 How do you find time to teach writing? Do you wish that you had more time to teach writing? I have some ideas! I hope I can help you to make time for a successful writing workshop. /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/8922206

003 Differentiating Grammar 03/05/2019

003 Differentiating Grammar Do you have any students who struggle with grammar? I have some tips for you! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/8889794

002 How to Teach Students to Write About Math 03/05/2019

002 How to Teach Students to Write About Math Writing about math helps to deepen your students' math understanding. It also helps them to just get better at word problems in general. But how do you teach students to write more than a word or two? I have a five step process for you! /episode/index/show/notsowimpyteacherpodcast/id/8887784

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