Teaching to the TOP

131. Casual Summer Chat: Let’s Catch Up With Life

Michelle and Bridget have had the longest break from talking since they became friends, but now they are back together…. IN PERSON! In this episode listen to two friends who are playing catch-up after almost 2 weeks of not talking. 
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130. What To Do If You Are Changing Grade Levels

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“You’re changing grade levels!” Yeah, your heart probably skipped a beat there for a second. Changing grade levels can be a huge task, especially if you have been teaching the same grade level for a long time. In today’s episode, we are going to break this project down into manageable tips you can implement!
We have both been in a position where we have had to change grade levels while teaching. So, we know how overwhelming and sometimes scary it can feel so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to it. We are going to be sharing some tips that hopefully you can apply to your situation to make it a little easier and a little less scary!
Now, every situation is a little different.  You may WANT to change grade levels, you may dread changing grade levels, you may be moving only 1-2 grade levels, or you may be jumping multiple grade levels at once. We hope that these tips will put you at ease regardless of your situation!
In this episode you will hear:
How important a mindset shift can be to making this experience less stressful
Why purging can help to minimize stress and help you have a fresh start
Why is it okay to rely on your teammates… even if you've been teaching for years!
How being proactive will help to save your sanity at the start of the year
Why it is important to accept imperfection
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129. We Watched The Home Edit (Again)... Here Are Our Thoughts!

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We are back with another breakdown of The Home Edit (Season 2)! We love all things organization and we can often find inspiration from other areas in life other than just in the teaching spaces. We wanted to take an in-depth look at season 2 of The Home edit and share our BIGGEST takeaways and how they apply to teaching. 
If you haven’t listened to our first episode of The Home Edit. Check out episode 085: We Watched the Home Edit… Here Are Our Thoughts! where Michelle and I watched season 1 of the Home Edit, separately of course, and then shared all our thoughts on the episode
We do want to acknowledge and send our positive thoughts and prayers to Clea from the show.  In April 2022, Clea announced that she has breast cancer and she had a double mastectomy done in the middle of April. Unfortunately, I think we all have been impacted by cancer in one way or another whether it’s ourselves, a family member, or a friend which is incredibly sad and difficult. But, hopefully this serves as a reminder to go to the doctor, get your mammogram, get your wellness checks, etc. because you just never know.
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128. Quick Tips for Teacher Time Sucking Hurdles (Part 2)

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We’ve got another Time Sucking Hurdle episode for you all! This is a highly loved and requested episode and we are so excited to be answering your Time Sucking Hurdles. 
Join us as we share: 
How to not feel overwhelmed when adding new teachers to your team
Maximizing your productivity when answering emails
How to make transitioning to another grade level as stress-free and seamless as possible
Tips for not getting sucked down the TpT hole. 
Tips for becoming a new mom and returning to teaching
AND MORE….
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127. What Are We Up To This Summer?

It’s officially summer time and we cannot wait to dip our toes in the cool water and catch some rays on the sandy beaches! In this episode we are keeping things super chatty and sharing what we are up to this summer. To help break this down we are sharing:
Our travels plans over the next couple of months
Some personal goals that we are both trying to accomplish over the summer. 
Business goals  that we are working towards
Some really BIG Teaching on the Double goals that we have
We hope you all love catching up with this episode!
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126. Reality Check: What Teaching Is REALLY Like and What To Do About It

It’s no secret that education has taken a hit these past 2 and a half years. It seems things have changed so much in this tiny span of time and we want to share what it is really like to be a teacher. Teachers are leaving the profession in droves, others are looking for different positions in education and some have no other alternative but to stay and push forward. Why? Why is this happening? 
We are going to  share our honest thoughts on teaching. Ultimately, we want to discuss how we can make changes in order to help keep teachers in the profession. So in this episode we are going to have a heavy conversation that we hope will resonate with you. 
In this episode you will hear: 
How our understanding of teaching has changed since our first year of teaching
How the pandemic has changed education.
The ways in which we change our perspectives to decrease burnout
Our realization that we are replaceable in education’
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125. TOP Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom

“You’re moving classrooms.” These  are words that every teacher HATES to hear! Whether you’re changing grade levels, moving schools, going to a new district, or packing up your classroom for good, we are sharing some top tips for packing up your classroom in an organized and productive way!
We’ve had our fair share of moving classrooms, we’ve even been in situations where we’ve moved schools or have just had to have everything packed away for the summer. No matter your situation, this can be stressful. You’ve already got a ton of things on your plate and no one has the time at the end of the year to be thinking about packing. 
That’s why we wanted to share our TOP tips for packing up your classroom and reducing your stress. 
TOP Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom:
Tip #1: Take pictures of your classrooms
Tip #2: Create a “want” list
Tip #3: Pack by zone
Tip #4: Label your boxes by zone and list a few of the contents
Tip #5: Number your boxes
Tip #6: Label large items with painter’s tape
Tip #7: Use plastic baggies to organize smaller items
Tip #8: Use plastic wrap to enclose bookcases and books
Tip #9: Use items from the Dollar Tree
Tip #10: Make a back to school kit
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124. Plan With Us: How To Conquer the End of the School Year!

We are holding a LIVE Event this summer and we want YOU to join us! This one-day workshop is designed to give you strategies in time management, organization, and productivity so that you are ready to tackle the upcoming school year with less stress and a better work-life balance. 
Join  us in York, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2022 at the Terrace at Heritage Hills Resort. To learn more about our ticket options head over to www.teachingonthedouble.com/store. 
Planning on your own is kind of boring but planning with a friend is so much more fun! In today’s episode, you’re going to get a chance to plan with us for the end of the school year! We’re going to give you some steps for managing all the craziness that is the end of the school year and Bridget has volunteered to be a guinea pig and go through the steps live on this episode!
So grab your calendar, get your planner out, and join us as we plan out the final weeks of school. 
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