Teaching to the TOP

196. Our FAVORITE Systems for Keeping Your Life Together as a Teacher

We made it to the end of the month and we are wrapping up our series on systems with what we think will be your favorite episode from the series. In this episode we break down our individual favorite systems that we have used in our classrooms. We each share three favorites that cover everything from your library, paper flow, note taking and material prepping. 
LINKS:
193. Systems 101: How to Increase Your Efficiency Through Step-By-Step Processes
194. 3 Must-Have Student Systems for an Efficient Classroom
195. 3 Must-Have Teacher Systems for an Efficient Classroom
Link to Bridget’s 43 Folder System
Link Michelle’s Library labels
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195. 3 Must-Have Teacher Systems for an Efficient Classroom

“I’m stressed.”
“I can’t get it all done.”
“I don’t know how other teachers do it all.”
Are these sentences that you may have said or even thought? Chances are that one big reason you are thinking these things is because you lack the systems that will help you be efficient in your daily tasks. Systems are those routines, templates and step-by-step processes that help you make your daily life efficient. When you’ve taken the time to create these systems AND you have worked on implementing these systems regularly then you will notice a difference. 
We’ve been talking about systems all month long. In our last episode we shared student systems that will help teach them 21st century skills, while also supporting your goals, and in this episode we are breaking down three large focus areas that will help your own daily tasks. These overarching areas are:
Paper flow
Grading
Professional Development
As we dig into each area, we will discuss and analyze systems that you can be using in your own classroom.  
LINKS:
141. Lesson Planning 101: How to Plan MORE Lessons in LESS Time
193. Systems 101: How to Increase Your Efficiency Through Step-By-Step Processes
194. 3 Must-Have Student Systems for an Efficient Classroom
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194. 3 Must-Have Student Systems for an Efficient Classroom

Teachers are not the ONLY ones who need systems! Helping your students learn 21st century skills that will help them throughout their time in school and beyond (Buzz Lightyear moment), should always be something we strive to incorporate into our lessons. Teach your students to efficient and follow systems that will also help you out *wink, wink*. 
In this episode we are sharing three overarching systems that you should help your students with developing. These big ideas are:
Assignments
Material Management
Absent Work
As we share each of these focus areas, we will give you some ideas for systems that you might want to establish with your students. 
LINKS:
193. Systems 101: How to Increase Your Efficiency Through Step-By-Step Processes
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193. Systems 101: How to Increase Your Efficiency Through Step-By-Step Processes

If you’re someone who has started a new position, teaching a new grade level, or even was introduced to something “new '' that you are required to implement into your classroom, this episode is just the thing to help you increase your efficiency and decrease your stress. 
We mention systems a lot on this podcast and that is because a system will help you develop routines and templates that make you more efficient in various tasks. Even though we talk a lot about creating these systems, we’ve never really shared how to develop these on your own. In this episode we are sharing what a system is and some must know tips for getting started with them. 
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192. The 3 Step Secret to Mastering Your Motivation

For many, motivation can come in waves. There are days when you feel like you’re getting everything on your list done and there are other days when you can barely manage to open up your to-do list. But why does this happen? How can we increase motivation? For starters, we have to look at how motivation is sustained and built. When we have a deeper understanding around motivation we are more likely to leverage this knowledge when we need it the most. 
The basis of this podcast is all around self-determination theory. This is a broad framework on the study of human motivation. It defines intrinsic and various extrinsic sources of motivation that has been developed by psychologists, Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, in 1985. Now, we don’t go into a lot about self-determination theory but we do break down the three sources of motivation which are: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. 
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191. A Week in Bridget’s Life (Summer Edition): Starting a New Position!

Starting a new position can be overwhelming. It means change and bumpy times as you learn to how to navigate new waters. In this episode join Bridget as she shares her new position and the steps she is taking to reduce the overwhelm. 
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190. Set Up Your Planner for the School Year in 10 Easy Steps!

It’s back-to-school season and that means that it is time to break open your planners and start planning! Setting up your planners can not only give you the nostalgia of going back to school as a kid, but also set you up for success for the upcoming year. The time you take to prep and prepare will help you in being proactive and reducing stress. In this episode we are giving you a step-by-step process for setting up your planner. 
Now, we are obviously going to be a bit biased and recommend that you use our TOP Teacher Digital Planner because it has everything you need to ensure you are planned and ready from the start to the end of the year. You can check out our planners by visiting the link HERE. 
LINKS:
Digital planners
Teacher Header Digital Stickers
Monthly Themed Digital Stickers
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189. Your Ultimate Guide to Teaching Procedures at the Beginning of the Year

The beginning of the year has a mixture of emotions that come along with it. You can feel excited to build a routine, sad to be losing your summer time, and anxious because you have a lot to do in a short amount of time. To help with this transition into a new season, we want to offer a checklist that can center your thoughts and spend some time focusing on other areas. 
Procedures play a BIG role in ensuring that your year starts off right. As you start thinking about all the things on your to-do list, our best recommendation is to create a checklist. Yes, we love checklists and that’s because they work. We are going to share some categories and give you a few examples for each, then we will share 3 different strategies you can use to actually teach and review them with students, and finally we will share 3 important tips to remember!
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