Teach On, Teach Strong

OK so this is the teacher dream, right? Doing what the rest of the world *thinks* teachers do - working contract hours?! It’s almost laughable as any teacher knows that is virtually impossible if you want to do a decent job… Well, believe it or not, there are habits you can adopt that will actually help you get closer to this goal of leaving teaching at school. I recorded some “podblog” episodes where I recorded my efforts to try different strategies to try and get as much work done during the school day so that I could actually adopt some self-care and have a life when I got home. After much trial and error, in this episode I share some of the best habits I adopted that helped me get that bit closer to working contract hours as a teacher! Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Free tiny task teacher checklist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p3a3c0 Podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: 1. Reduce teacher overload and get it all done: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/reduce-overload-and-get-it-all-done-ep142 2. How to stop thinking about school when you're not at school: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/how-to-s140 3. How to deal with an overflowing teacher workload: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/125 Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

If you're looking for some random but effective tips to help you be much more productive during the school day and get more done so there's less you have to do in your free time, then this episode is for you! Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

As your technology collection continues to grow as you teach remotely from home and school, you have likely had to have a bit of a revamp to accommodate the increased use. These are some of my most favourite technology home/school office supplies from Amazon that I have purchased this past year that have made my life so much easier! Products mentioned in this episode: 1. Blue light glasses: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3uT98K2 Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ydbplk 2. Bluetooth keyboard: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3bxaVNq Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eV90nO 3. Computer stand: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3tQJNiE Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3orpAPk 4. Phone boom stand: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/33PThjw Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2S3MZtQ 5. Wireless earbuds: Amazon USA (similar): https://amzn.to/3yi393F Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/33Uiw4q 6. Ergonomic computer mouse: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3eWOUJT Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3hA3oRQ Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Are you a teacher feeling overwhelmed with all the things to do in your life? Overwhelm is a result of your brain being overly efficient trying to keep your to do list front of mind. While that's all very nice, it does not a happy teacher make. It leaves you feeling frazzled, stressed and overwhelmed! Listen to this episode to learn the ultimate 3 step system to organize your life and reduce overwhelm! Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Kindness is more important now than ever, as we are adapting to a new way of living; teaching and learning is even more challenging than it usually is. Schools around the globe are having to adapt to online, hybrid learning or face-to-face learning while dealing with all the uncertainty, fear and devastation that comes with a pandemic. It is crucial that we do our best to nurture a culture of kindness in schools. Listen to this episode to learn some ideas but how to do this in your virtual online, hybrid or face-to-face classroom! Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Printable Colouring Compliment notes: ➡️ Download from TpT ➡️ Download from TRF 💻 Digital Colouring Compliment notes: ➡️ Download from TpT ➡️ Download from TRF 💻 Free Printable Colouring Compliment notes: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/freecomplimentnotes.html Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

As students spend more and more time on asynchronous activities and learning remotely, it is becoming extra challenging to keep them on their toes and exposed to new and fresh websites to keep remote/hybrid learning interesting. If left to their own devices too much, we know what they will likely revert to (ahem TikTok, video games…) Well this episode is about how to utilize some wonderful underrated websites out there that will help make your life easier as you teach in a virtual or hybrid classroom! Websites mentioned in this episode: 1. https://www.slidesmania.com 2. https://app.classroomscreen.com 3. https://www.classkick.com 4. https://www.wheelofnames.com 5. https://www.whiteboard.chat 6. https://www.dailymorningmeetings.com 7. https://www.lifeat.io Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Are you frustrated that your students are not completing their assignments right now as you navigate the world of online or hybrid learning? Maybe they’re not engaging in your lessons? You can’t monitor what they’re doing as they learn from home, and can’t offer the same amount of support you would “pre-COVID”. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Listen in to learn ways in which you can help motivate and engage your students during these challenging times of online/hybrid learning. Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Goal Setting Journal and PowerPoint: ➡️ Download from TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Goal-Setting-Journal-Digital-Printable-PowerPoint-Lesson-4254515?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Goal%20setting%20journal ➡️ Download from TRF: https://shop.trf.one/product/goal-setting/ 💻 Google Forms Wellbeing Check-Ins: ➡️ Download from TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Well-Being-Check-In-Google-Forms-morning-and-afternoon-meeting-5344857?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Google%20Form%20Wellbeing%20Check%20Ins ➡️ Download from TRF: https://shop.trf.one/product/check-in-forms/ 💻 Digital Reward Coupons: ➡️ Download from TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Digital-Rewards-Coupons-for-Big-Kids-that-are-free-treats-6050168?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Distance%20learning%20reward%20coupons ➡️ Download from TRF: https://shop.trf.one/product/distance-learning-rewards/ Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Morning meetings 🌅 (a.k.a. tutor time / form time / advisory / guidance period - it has many names!) is an extremely powerful way to start the school day with your students. It sets your students off on the right foot. It gives them a routine that is safe and predictable, whilst still being something exciting to look forward to, when done right. Establishing a powerful morning meeting is easy to do and doesn't need hours of prep, if you know where to look! I hope you enjoy these tips for an effective morning meeting with your big kids! Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Daily Morning Meeting Freebie: https://shop.trf.one/product/daily-morning-meeting-ppt-free/ ➡️ Daily Morning Meeting Full Year Pack (TpT): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Daily-Morning-Meeting-Messages-Digital-Activities-1-YEAR-4710600?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=Daily%20Morning%20Meetings ➡️ Daily Morning Meeting Full Year Pack (TRF): https://shop.trf.one/product/daily-morning-meetings Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Are you looking to assign your students or children virtual digital online colouring pages? Do you want your students to be creative and artistic without all the mess and resources that go with it? Then check out these new digital online colouring pages for kids that are ready to use without any software or special devices required! They will work on any computer, tablet or phone, providing it has access to the internet! Children can colour in on-screen, exactly as they would on paper, by using their finger or a stylus! They can even download and print their pages once done if you want to display their work in the classroom, at home or on their computer. Check out the links below for ways to access these digital online virtual colouring pages: Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 www.web-decks.com 💻 shop.TRF.one: https://shop.trf.one/product-category/digital-colouring Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Are you looking for an educational virtual novel to assign your grade 3-11 students that offers a thrilling challenge while still being extremely enjoyable and engaging? It can be challenging to keep virtual and hybrid students engaged during distance learning. It feels as though they have seen it all at this point! If you are looking for new fun virtual games for kids which are something new and fresh to offer your students that will keep them engaged, entertained, educated and excited, (eeee!) then you will love these virtual multipath escape rooms for kids! Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 Pick a Path Escape Rooms: ➡️ TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force/Search:%22pick+a+path%22 ➡️ TRF: https://shop.trf.one/search/pick-a-path/ Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

If you find yourself feeling anxiety as a teacher and are looking for an effective tool to navigate your way through it, you may find journaling might help. In this episode I talk you through my own experiences of journaling every day and what impact it has had on me, and how it might help you too! Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Are you a teacher who is looking for virtual morning meeting greetings as you teach in-person, virtually or hybrid? Do you need: Then these virtual, hybrid and in-person morning meeting activities are all you need! Resources mentioned in this episode: 💻 www.DailyMorningMeetings.com Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Hello! I'm back today with another episode all about the popular buzzword "asynchronous"! Love it or hate it, it's here and it's part of education as we know it. Asynchronous learning is when you post your teaching material online for your virtual or hybrid students to self-study, which allows them to learn on their own schedule and at their own pace. In this episode, you will learn the benefits of asynchronous learning, some creative ideas for asynchronous activities that you can do in your hybrid/blended and distance learning classroom, as well as how to deliver effective morning meetings with asynchronous learning. Resources mentioned in this video: 💻 DailyMorningMeetings.com: https://www.dailymorningmeetings.com 💻 Web-Decks.com: https://www.web-decks.com 💻 Pick a Path Escape Rooms: ➡️ TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force/Search:%22pick+a+path%22 ➡️ TRF: https://shop.trf.one/search/pick-a-path/ Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

What do you do when your students have finished their distance learning tasks? Remote learning can be challenging as you try to ensure all your students are learning, progressing and occupied. It can be difficult to find suitable and fun virtual learning activities to issue as extension work for your early finishers. In this video, you will find 5 creative ideas for your early finishers during a distance, hybrid or blended learning classroom! The 5 sites mentioned in this video: 1. https://www.web-decks.com 2. https://www.virtualvacation.us 3. https://www.radio.garden 4. https://www.freerice.com 5. https://www.duolingo.com Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Oh hey... so I'm back!? It has been well over a year... eek... but here I am again! I explain where I've been and what the future of the Teach On, Teach Strong podcast might look like. This episode is all about how to make a teacher staff meeting awesome! Are you running a teacher staff meeting? Do you want to make sure your teacher staff meeting is awesome and teachers find it valuable and enjoyable? These tips will help you do it 👍 Resources mentioned in this video: 💻 99 This or That Slides for Teachers: ➡️ Download from TpT: https://tinyurl.com/tot4teachers ➡️ Download from TRF: https://shop.trf.one/product/this-or-that-for-teachers Where to find more teacher content: • Website: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com​ • TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teachers-Resource-Force • TRF Store: https://shop.TRF.one​ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeachersResourceForce • Podcast: https://www.teachersresourceforce.com/podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersresourceforce.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersResourceForce.com • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/resourceforce • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@teachersresourceforce

Hello there, long time no speak! I hope you're keeping safe as the world turns upside down. If you're dealing with school closures or that decision is imminent, you're likely to need to start looking at remote learning if you've not already. If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the options and generous freebies being offered to you and you don't know where to start, this episode will help you put it all into perspective and direct you in the best way forward for the short and long term! For all links mentioned, check out: teachersresourceforce.com/podcast/145

You know how it is... you see the dreaded "unread" emails tab that has now crept up to 3 digits... You wonder how you will ever catch up and feel concerned over the emails you haven't yet seen and probably might never see, considering the time it's going to take to get through them all... Now imagine this: when you open up your email inbox, there are only a few items in there. Every time you close your email, your inbox is always at 0. Always. You know exactly which emails you need to take action on, which you need to read, which you are waiting on someone else to reply as well as able to access those important ones you need to see all year round. My friends, this is not just a dream. I am doing this. I found the secret formula! I am now 100% on top of all my emails 100% of the time! It's so easy when you know how and I am going to teach you. Tune into today's episode to learn my secret formula to taking control of your email inbox, once and for all! For links and more, check out: www.teachonteachstrong.com

Why do we let ourselves feel guilty for "taking time off work"? It's our weekend or evenings, we *should* be taking them off anyway! This episode is a pep talk to remind you that you don't need to feel guilty as well as some strategies and tips to help you take some well deserved time off on the weekends and evenings. There will always be more to do and there will always be judgements from others. So definitely don't let even the most important person's opinion (yours!) make you feel guilty for actually having a life! For links and more, go to: www.teachonteachstrong.com

I'm back to school and the reality has hit! There is always so much to do at the beginning of the school year that I found myself feeling overwhelmed... So I stopped and reflected on what I could do to reduce these feelings and still do all the things I need to get done. Join me in today's episode where I share a journey with you on a new strategy I have discovered. I share how it is working out for me over a week's period via pod-vlog entries as I drive to and from work and you will hear the ups and the downs and how this really works for teachers! This method has revolutionised how I get things done while still remaining sane, I hope you try it out and that it helps you too. For more, check out: www.teachonteachstrong.com

Oh hey, I'm back! I hope you had a restful break if you were off and that you're raring to go this school year! This episode is all about the secret to well-being for teachers. "Well-being" has become a bit of a buzz word recently, but in some cases the true essence has been watered down to basic advice like "have a bubble bath and drink wine" that isn't actually helpful... In fact, well-being is so much more than just unwinding at the end of the day. In this episode you will learn what well-being really is and you'll gain actionable tips for how you can take control to maintain a positive well-being this school year! This is lesson 1 of a brand new pod-course on the topic well-being for teachers. The rest of the lessons will be launched every week elsewhere. If you want to access all 7 lessons for free and you're here before August 25th 2019, you can sign up here: courses.TRF.one/TOTS