This Teacher Life

Apr 13 2025 295 ep. 23 mins 214
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A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

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Unpopular Teacher Opinion!? Content in the Classroom vs. The Lure of Leadership (Where Do You Fall?)

Apr 13 2025 23 mins  
To apply for the job opening or not to apply, that is the question at this point in the year and at this point in education. This is a tough question that nearly every educator faces at some point—do you stay rooted in the classroom, focusing solely on content delivery, or do you pursue leadership roles for broader impact? We’ll explore the pros and cons of both paths and chall

How to Roll Out a Classroom Competition That Increases Student Positive Behaviors & Decreases Teacher Stress

Apr 06 2025 34 mins  
Get ready to roll with laughter and learning in this fun-filled episode. This idea is shaking up the typical classroom routine with a Yahtzee dice challenge that’s sure to make your students take a chance on changing behaviors in a good way! Join us as we reveal how to set up a competitive game that not only scores big on fun but also encourages positive behaviors and cuts down o

A Really Dumb Idea That Will Get 100% of Students Listening and I 100% Guarantee It’s Not What You Expect

Mar 30 2025 20 mins  
What if you could throw a party in your classroom everyday? And this party wouldn’t be any work, it wouldn’t create chaos, and the party wouldn’t cost anything. Would you want to be a part of it? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I explain how all kids can be a part of a party, they just have to listen. This simple idea has caused 100%

How Doritos Can Create Really Dynamic Laughter and Learning in Your Classroom (This is SO NOT What You Would Expect!)

Mar 23 2025 28 mins  
What if I told you Doritos could be so dynamic in your classroom and you wouldn’t even need to buy a bag!? In this week’s fun and unexpected episode of the The This Teacher life podcast , we dive into the power of humor, creativity, and dynamic discussion in the classroom! We explore how a simple bag of Doritos can unlock laughter and enhance student engagement in ways

How One Simple Question Can Create SO Much Classroom Engagement (This Lesson is an MVP of Schools)

Mar 16 2025 25 mins  
What is the difference between an MVP and an MPP? Curious what this means and how it can create conversation in your classroom? I’ve got you covered! In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we explore how one simple question can spark meaningful engagement and foster a positive, emotionally connected classroom environment. We’ll discuss how this strategy can be a

2 Simple Ways to Build Staff Climate, Culture, & Connection in Schools (They are SO Fun Too!)

Mar 09 2025 31 mins  
In this episode we’re diving into two easy-to-implement, fun strategies that can transform the climate and culture of your school staff. If you’re looking for creative, low-cost ways to boost morale, strengthen relationships, and create a more connected team, this episode is for you! We’ll explore two practical activities that not only enhance communication and collab

1 Really Dumb Idea That Creates Dynamic Relationships with Students- This Will Dial Up the Fun in Your Classroom Too!

Mar 02 2025 26 mins  
What if a “really dumb” idea could not only bring fun to your classroom but also create lasting connections with your students AND boost attendance? Well, that’s exactly what this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast is all about! Tune in for a 3-step process that’s easy to implement, requires little to no prep, and can be done with any grade le

How 1 Idea Got Students to Come Prepared, Participate, AND Stay Positive (All You Need is Fake Money?!)

Feb 23 2025 19 mins  
There is unexpected power in fake money to students of all ages! If you are looking to motivate students to come to class prepared, actively engage, and maintain a positive mindset throughout the school year, you are in the right place! In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we dive into a creative and highly effective classroom strategy that has transforme

1 Simple Idea to Improve School Culture, Teamwork, & Sportsmanship (Costs Nothing & Positively Changes Everything)

Feb 16 2025 23 mins  
Do your students find everything “unfair” or “rigged” or constantly claim that somebody “cheated” creating conflict and chaos in your classroom? If you said yes, I hear you and I’ve got you covered! In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we dive into one powerful, yet incredibly simple idea that can transform: school

2 Biggest Things Causing Stress in Schools: Apathy & Attendance (Get Ready for Practical Solution with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer)

Feb 09 2025 32 mins  
Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today’s problems in schools? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the biggest stressors teachers face—apathy and attendance—and how they’re affecting classrooms everywhere. From students who just don’t seem to care, to the endless challenges of getting them