The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

Dec 10 2024 63 ep. 18 mins 2
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The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.

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62. Picture Books in Middle School

Dec 10 2024 22 mins  
Today on The Teaching Toolbox, we’re here to talk about picture books and their place in the middle school classroom. Because picture books aren’t just for K, 1, and 2, picture books are great for any classroom.  Topics DiscussedHow picture books are applicable in the middle school classroomWays in which we can use picture books in middle schoolSome great picture books and

61. Getting Through the Holiday Season

Dec 03 2024 14 mins  
Teachers can find the holiday season challenging. They must manage fluctuating student attendance, lousy weather shutdowns, classroom interruptions for performances, and the general hustle and bustle of the season. So today we'll be sharing a bunch of strategies and ideas you can use to manage this holiday season effectively.Resources:Ellie’s Blog Post https://cognitivecardiomath

60. Advice for New Teachers

Nov 26 2024 30 mins  
We have a guest expert on the show today! Ashleigh Smith from Rainbow Sky Creations is sharing wisdom and tips for new teachers that you won't want to miss.Topics DiscussedWhat new teachers needWork life balanceNavigating parent relationshipsTime saving tipsAdvice and encouragementResources from AshleighHow to setup a Good Morning Tab -  https://www.instagram.com/tv/CSa4dNWBjs

59. Helping Students Improve Communication Skills

Nov 19 2024 22 mins  
Helping students improve their communication skills is essential for not just their academic success, but also for their personal development.Topics DiscussedDifferent types of communicationPrimary communication methods in 20248 ways students can improve communication skillsPlease subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, 

58. Test Taking & Following Directions

Nov 12 2024 17 mins  
Teaching test-taking and following directions is an important part of our role as educators. Not teaching to the test, but teaching how to take a test, how to follow directions, how to read prompts, and how to analyze questions. Topics DiscussedWhy bother teaching these skills?Specific situations to considerHow does this targeted practice help students?Please subscribe on your

57. Stress Management Techniques (for Students and Teachers)

Nov 05 2024 15 mins  
I think we all feel stress, in different ways, at different times. While there CAN be positive stress, when we talk about stress, we typically think about how to handle negative stress. So today's episode is packed with tips for stress management.Topics DiscussedWhy is it important to talk about managing stress? Teacher stress managementStudent stress managementResources--> Lear

56. Becoming a Master Teacher

Oct 29 2024 15 mins  
A master is someone who has or shows great skill or proficiency. A master teacher would thus acquire complete knowledge or skill in teaching, classroom management, behavior and discipline, and so much more. And today, on The Teaching Toolbox Podcast we are joining with a special guest, Jill Ciolli to talk about being a master teacher.Please subscribe on your favorite platform so yo

55. Ideas for your Halloween Class

Oct 22 2024 11 mins  
Way back in Episode 6, we chatted about celebrating holidays in the classroom, in general. Today we’re talking specifically about ways to celebrate Halloween in the middle school classroom. We’ve got 10 quick ideas for you. Based on your subject, time, and resources, some may seem more doable than others. So let’s jump right in with some different academic types of activities

54. Helping Kids Improve Memory

Oct 15 2024 16 mins  
How do we get the content we're teaching to stick in the minds of students for years to come? This episode is packed with strategies that work in the middle school classroom.Topics DiscussedUnderstanding memory and the brainTypes of memoryHow can we help students remember content?Resources--> Take a look at this research study about the effect of sleep on learning and memoryRela

53. Puzzles in the Classroom

Oct 08 2024 16 mins  
Puzzles. They’re all around us, everyday. We watch them. We play them. We build them. Yet when it comes to the classroom, we often don’t find puzzles in play. Tune into today's episode to learn how easy it is to bring the benefits of puzzles into your middle school classroom.Topics DiscussedHow puzzles can help us in the classroomWhat kinds of puzzles are a match for each subje