Teaching to the TOP

140. The ONE Thing Holding Your Lesson Planning Back

Every teacher has struggled when it comes to keeping up with the daunting work that is lesson planning. In today’s episode we want to share the ONE thing that is holding your lesson planning back, and that is creating a structure for your class period. Join us as we break down what it means to build a structure and how this will revolutionize your lesson planning. 
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139. 3 Things Every Teacher Should STOP Doing This School Year

This TOP teacher episode should come with a warning label attached, because we get down and dirty with some of the biggest issues in education. In order to get the most out of this episode you’ll want to be in the right mindset. If you’re feeling cranky, feeling stressed and overwhelmed save this episode for another day, because things are about to get spicy. 
In this episode we are going to share 3 things that every teacher needs to stop doing this school year. These are things we have done ourselves and have realized through many years of experience that is can have a negative impact on our mindset towards teaching. We want to share what you need to stop doing but also what actions you can start doing instead. 
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138. The NOT To-Do List: 5 Things to Avoid When Organizing Your Teacher Desk

Our classrooms are not just for us. It is a space meant for our students, and to encourage learning.  However having a space to call your own when you are sharing everything with about 25 other little people is important. This is why having a teacher desk or teacher area should be one of the first locations that you begin to organize. 
We talk a lot about the sections to include in your space that it is organized and for times get busy, but we never talk about what NOT to do when organizing your space. In this episode we take a twist to teacher organization and share the things you need to avoid when setting up your teacher space this upcoming school year. 
In this episode you will hear:
Our reference to episode 088. Teacher Desk Organization 101
How we feel about knick-knacks and items that serve no purpose. 
The importance of not keeping more than what you need in your space. 
Find a home for all your items or place it in a lost-and-found bin. 
Don’t keep your curriculum materials at your desk.
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137. How to Organize the First Day of School

Do you remember your first day of school as a kid? Yeah, us neither. Let’s be honest, the first day of school is a blurr for most of our students, and many of us place an immense amount of pressure to have everything perfect for the first day of school. We are here to tell you that not everything has to be perfect, but you do want to be prepared. That is why, in this episode we are breaking down how to organize your first day of school so that you feel prepared and ready to conquer. In this episode we will share: 
The trick to planning out your day to be successful
How to properly plan out your routines and procedures
Types of activities to include during your first day
How to effectively fill in the gaps of your day to keep students engaged
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BONUS: Our TOP Teacher PD Live Event Recap

This summer we hosted our first ever LIVE Event in York, PA. We had the opportunity to connect with so many TOP Teachers and do the things we love most: help and guide you to creating a better work-life balance. Join us in this BONUS episode as we are breaking down the live event and sharing some funny stories, how it all came together, and our favorite parts from this amazing experience. 
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136. Steal This Classroom Organization Secret

The Target isles are filling up with Back to School sales, and teachers are heading back into the classrooms to prep for the upcoming year. Yes, we are all excited about getting our bulletin boards up and creating the ultimate environment for our students, but we have to remember that our decor won’t help save our sanity later on in the year. 
As you begin to head back into your classroom, spend some time focusing on the organization of your space. To help you with this area we are chatting all about the BEST organizational secret that will have you feeling prepped and ready for whatever the school year holds. Listen in as we share:
What are classroom zones? 
How to identify the zones you might need in your classroom. 
How to create a classroom zone.
Ways that you can manage the zones in your classroom. 
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135. A Week In Bridget’s Life: Summer Edition

Join Bridget as she shares a week in her life this summer. She has been working incredibly hard as she wraps up her book and balances being a mom. Listen in as she walks you through how she manages her day and her crazy household!
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134. Get to Know Us: Our Favorites, Recommendations, and More!

Teachers love to talk and we are no exception to the rule! In this episode we are getting real personal by sharing some of our favorites, recommendations and answers to questions that you might have wondered from time to time. So grab your favorite beverage and listen as we get to know one another. 
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