12: Reset Your Classroom, the Uncomfortable but Effective Way.
Classroom Management is not always easy. It can be quite uncomfortable at times because it forces you to sit and reflect deeply on the things that are not working and why. In this episode I am sharing two key areas that you should spend time thinking and tweaking if you truly want to have a better managed classroom. Spoiler alert, we are not talking about kids here. It’s a tough love conversation that will help you as the teacher to grow.
12 Jan 2022
11: Three Ways to Reset Your Classroom and Give Yourself and Your Students a Fresh Start
Classroom Management is a skill that takes time to learn as a beginning teacher. We all have those days where you know something is not working in your classroom, but may be unsure when might be the best time to change things up. In this episode I will be sharing three ways that you can hit the reset button on your classroom starting today. We will talk about the power of your classroom vision and how to use that to change the look and feel of your room. I will also share how to use organizational systems and procedures to support the reset process.
28 Sept 2021
10 - How the "Five Student Check In" helps me to build relationships with students
Building relationships is a great behavior management tool. In this episode, I share with how I use the "Five Student Check In' mentioned in Episode 9, to build better relationships with students. One of the challenges with teaching secondary, is that you have at times over 100 kids to get to know each year. Listen and hear how to tackle that number, with just five students a day.
14 Sept 2021
9. Spend time building relationships - you won't regret it.
Building relationships will help you minimize behavior challenges in your classroom. In this episode I will share with you my thoughts on why and how to build relationships as well as the benefits of doing so. Making connections with students can be done in as little as 5 minutes. And yes, even if you have large classes or limited time. Happy Listening!
28 Aug 2021
8: "Stress Free" Classroom Set Up Tips
Setting up your first classroom can be quite stressful. As a new teacher, you want to make a great first impression and think that means Pinterest and Instagram perfection. In this episode, I offer three pieces of advice to help make classroom set up and decoration simple, yet effective.
16 Jun 2021
7: End of Year Reflections on Lesson Planning
In this episode, I share my three "end of year" takeaways about lesson planning and how reflecting on one school year, helps you prepare for the next school year. Happy listening :-).
2 Jun 2021
6: End of Year Reflections on Relationship Building
In this episode, I reflect on how I built relationships with students, during a challenging school year. I also share how I do this in meaningful ways, even when short on time. Happy Listening!
26 May 2021
5: How to Pack Up My Classroom at the End of the Year
In this episode, I share four things you can do to help organize the end of year packing process. I share ideas on how to pack up without feeling make overwhelmed, AND how to make it feel like a celebration for both you and your students. Happy Listening :-)
19 May 2021
4: Why New Teachers Should Absolutely Create a "Box of Love"
In this episode, I share why and how I use a tool called a "Box of Love" to remain motivated throughout the school year.
12 May 2021
3: How to Create a Classroom that Inspires You
In this episode I share three things that I am doing right now, to prepare for next year's classroom. Listen in as I discuss how and why creating a classroom space that you will enjoy coming to every day, is a must do.
10 Nov 2020
2: Hey New Teacher: Feeling Overwhelmed?
In this episode we will be taking about teacher overwhelm. Do you feel burned out? Mentally and physically exhausted? Listen as I discuss what teacher overwhelm is, what are some things that can cause it and tips on what you can do about it.
27 Oct 2020
1: Why did you become a teacher?
First Year teachers will face many days where you wonder why did you become a teacher? In this episode we will dig into why its important to ask yourself that question. Remembering your why serves as an important motivator, and will be needed during your toughest days.
19 Oct 2020
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Welcome to Secondary Ed Matters, the podcast. A show for 1st year teachers who want survive and thrive in their first year of teaching. I am your host Qiahna Williams and I mentor middle and high school teachers new to the profession.
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