The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

Summer is coming - do you have big plans to take a break from your teaching-related activities? Or are you planning all the teaching things you’ll get done in the summer so you don’t have to worry about them in the fall? Or do you have plans for both? Whatever your plans, we’ve got some tips for how to make sure that at least SOME of your summer is yours so you can get some rejuvenation time! Topics Discussed Resources Check out the blog post discussed in this episode: https://leahcleary.com/a-secondary-summer-not-wasted-be-a-tourist-in-your-home-town/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. ***ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY*** https://forms.gle/B356umfSumtaQ2sx5 Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to see what is a...

It's that time of the year when we reflect on all the growth and memories made throughout the school year. But before we get too sentimental, let's talk about some fantastic ways to wrap up the year with our students. Topics Discussed Check out these end of year activity ideas: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/end-of-the-school-year-activities/ https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2020/04/end-of-year-activities.html If you are a math teacher, take a look at this end of year activity: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/end-of-year-math-activities/ If your students love using wheels in the classroom, try memory wheels: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/memory-wheels-end-of-the-school-year-activity/ Head to the VIP Vault to access the free reflection materials discussed in this episode: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/reflection-materials ***ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY*** https://forms.gle/B356umfSumtaQ2sx5 Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.  Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s

Today, we will discuss the dreaded summer slide learning loss and how we, as teachers, can help prevent it. Let’s slide right in. Topics Discussed Resources Check out this Cognitive Cardio Blog Post - https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/tips-for-preventing-summer-slide/ Check out this Colorado Classroom Blog Post - https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2022/05/prevent-the-summer-slide.html Would you like to be a guest on the show? https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital...

Today, we're tackling a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of education, especially in middle school: Skills for Executive Functioning. It's about helping our students not just academically but also in managing their time, energy, emotions, and actions more effectively. Topics Discussed Resources https://www.middleweb.com/48340/how-executive-function-links-sel-and-academics/ https://effectivestudents.com/articles/why-executive-function-is-the-bridge-between-sel-academic-success/ https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/help-students-learn-to-manage-their-time/ https://learnfully.com/state-of-neurodiversity-2023-report/ https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on

Cheating in the middle school classroom is a multifaceted issue that demands attention from educators, parents, and students alike. By understanding the underlying pressures, promoting ethical education, and addressing technological challenges, we can create an environment where academic integrity thrives. In today's episodes we're unpacking this complex topic from many angles and sharing our tips and tricks for how to support middle school students through the temptation to cheat. Topics Discussed Resources https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1383405.pdf Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and...

Do you ever think about what truly drives us to achieve our goals and dreams? Join us as we explore the age-old debate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and uncover the secrets behind what really fuels our actions. Get ready to gain valuable insights that might just change the way you approach your students and possibly your own motivations. Topics Discussed Resources https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/pat-on-the-back-recognition-cards Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to see what is a good...

Classroom seating charts are an art form. Balancing IEP inclusions, student personalities, and the unique group dynamics from one class to the next can present some tricky puzzles. Let's chat about some fresh ideas for middle school seating arrangements in today's episode. Topics Discussed Resources https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2014/08/classroom-seating-chart-strategy.html Edutopia article for L-shaped seating: https://www.edutopia.org/article/flexible-classroom-seating-design Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to...

We can learn so much about people and time periods by studying photographs. What a powerful tool to incorporate into social studies units. If you're craving a way to shake things up in your classroom, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed Resources Take a look at the French Revolution activity discussed in today's episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/9798611?utm_source=TCCBN-POD&utm_campaign=French%20Revolution%20-%20People%20Places%20and%20Time%20through%20Primary%20Sources9798611-ARTPHOTOEP30 Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Shop For Hands On Social Studies Activities If you are anything like me, teaching names and dates in social studies class just didn’t cut it....

Whether you love or hate geography, we all have to know how to get from point A to point B, how to read a map, how to understand others' perceptions, and to value each other's cultures. Geography is important so let's make learning FUN. Topics Discussed Related Episodes Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Shop For Hands On Social Studies Activities If you are anything like me, teaching names and dates in social studies class just didn’t cut it. I couldn’t remember them all, let alone make 11-to 15-year-olds do it as well. There had to be a better way. Making social studies hands-on for students helps it to become more memorable and relevant instead of some distant date in the past. And when you don’t have time to think of all the ways to stand a lesson on its head, that’s where I step in. Hi, I’m Brittany, from The Colorado Classroom, and I have comprehensive lessons that make learning interactive. With folding crafts, note-taking devices, graphic organizers, and coloring to collaborative research, projects, demonstrations, and simulations; whether you’re looking for world, American,...

If you want students to remember your classroom for many years, hands-on learning is the way to go. Today we're sharing social studies activities that will help make learning memorable and long lasting. Topics Discussed Resources Interactive Notebooks: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Colorado-Classroom/Category/12821300-WORLD-HISTORY128508-409115 Interactive notebook guide: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/free-interactive-notebook-guide Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Shop For Hands On Social Studies Activities If you are anything like me, teaching names and dates in social studies...

If you'd like to make the most of your instructional minutes while also helping students understand how different subjects connect in real life, then you'll love this episode about blending history and literature in the middle school classroom. Topics Discussed Resources Take a closer look at Brittany's History Minutes here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Colorado-Classroom/Category/128216HISTORY-MINUTES-409113 Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Shop For Hands On Social Studies Activities If you are anything like me, teaching names and dates in social studies class just didn’t cut it. I couldn’t remember them all, let alone make 11-to 15-year-olds do it as well. There had to be a better way. Making social studies hands-on for...

The home stretch is here! Whether you're seeing a lack of engagement or behavior challenges are on the rise, this episode is packed full of quick tips to make the end of your year a little bit smoother. Check out Ellie's class expectation wheels here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Expectations-and-Class-Rules-Wheel-and-Template-for-Back-to-School-3886499 Check out Brittany's class expectations and rules resource here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Rules-and-Regulations-Lesson-Plan-Print-and-Digital-1331085 You might also enjoy Episode 4 about behavior and discipline and Episode 12 about classroom economy systems. Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.  Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to see what is a good fit for...

The research about math manipulatives really makes us reflect on HOW we are using these tools in the classroom. Pull a chair up to our teacher table and let's chat about this topic together! Topics Discussed Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Take these MATH WHEELS for a spin! Hey, math teachers, have you found that it can be tough to get students excited about taking notes in math class? I have an easy solution for you! You can use math wheels for guided notes and for practice! Math wheels are graphic organizers that add structure to notes but at the same time add visuals and color, which helps students engage with the content and retain concepts more successfully. Students can add these one-page note sheets to their notebooks to refer to all year. And you can even use the math wheels as anchor charts in your classroom! From fractions to decimals to...

The sky is the limit when it comes to number lines. They can be effective hands on tools, useful classroom decor options, or even a reference sheet for the student's workspace. This episode will help you think about number lines in a new way. Topics Discussed Resources Grab your own copy of the FREE number line resource Ellie mentioned in this episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Converting-Fractions-Decimals-Percents-Number-Line-526609 See these number line examples visually in this blog post: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/fraction-decimal-and-percent-number-line/ You might also enjoy Episode 22 about Pi Day Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her

Just because we see a new strategy on social media, doesn't mean it's the best teaching method for our students. Let's deep dive about the controversial butterfly method today and perhaps take this approach OUT of our teaching toolboxes. Resources Check out Ellie’s free fraction training, Three Fraction Shortcuts to Avoid: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/3-common-mistakes-teachers-make-when-teaching-fractions-and-how-to-fix-them/ Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Take these MATH WHEELS for a spin! Hey, math teachers, have you found that it can be tough to get students excited about taking notes in math class? I have an easy solution for you! You can use math wheels for guided notes and for practice! Math wheels are graphic organizers that add structure to notes but at the same time add visuals and color, which helps students engage with the content and retain concepts more successfully. Students can add these one-page note sheets to their notebooks to refer to all year. And you can even use the math wheels as anchor charts in your classroom! From fractions to decimals to algebraic equations to divisibility and even test-taking strategies, you can easily find a wheel for your current math topic…or even for a few language arts topics!...

How will you be celebrating Pi Day with your mathematicians? Today we're sharing our tried and true favorite activities for this important celebration. Topics Discussed Resources Circle and Pi Category https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cognitive-Cardio-Math/Search:circle Pi Day Math Activity Bundle https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pi-Day-Math-Activity-Bundle-1708456 Pi Day Color by Number https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Circles-Pi-Day-Color-by-Number-Math-Activity-Print-and-Digital-Resource-2408831 Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're

It's time for your observation. How do you feel? Is your stomach quesy or are you calm as a cucumber? Are your palms sweating or are you happy to see your administrator enter your room? Today we're going to chat about teacher evaluation time, share some of our experiences, and give actionable tips to help you survive this stressful season. Topics Discussed Resources Take a look through our past episodes to find tons of tips about building smooth routines and transitions in your classroom as this makes a world of a difference during observation season. Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.  Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to see what is a good fit for your students:...

When you hear the words ‘multiplication facts,’ what is your first thought? If it’s similar to many of the comments I’ve read in math teacher FB groups, it might be something like, ‘oh my gosh, kids don’t know their facts, ‘ or ‘my students can’t find least common multiple because they don’t know their multiplication facts’ or something along those lines. Today we'll be talking to Danna Rodebush all about strategies to improve math fact fluency. Topics Discussed Connect with today's guest: Register for Danna’s Free Masterclass at! https://teachertechstudio.com/masterclass https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083630413078 https://www.facebook.com/groups/998895697939207 IG Handle - @teachertechstudio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZI4I4vuY81a7XBbH1LRASg https://teachertechstudio.com/mathfacts/ Related Episodes Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.  Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on

How many times have you walked into your classroom with the thought “I just can’t do this today?” You’re feeling sad, burned out, or just generally REALLY blah. Have you ever felt that way? Today we’re talking about burnout and depression, and how we can deal with those feelings. Topics Discussed Resources Here is the research study mentioned in today's episode You can learn more about teaching with depression in this blog post Don't forget to explore the 3 apps we chatted about today: Daylio, Headspace, and Calm Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links.  Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom:...

Is that extra time spent leading clubs even worth it? Should we fight to keep clubs in the picture at our school? Tune in for our take on this topic! Topics Discussed Resources Check out this blog post about clubs in schools to dive deeper on this topic Please subscribe on your favorite platform so you don’t miss an episode. Whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or some other listening app, we encourage you to take a moment to subscribe to The Teaching Toolbox. And if you feel so inclined, we would love a review at Apple or Spotify to help other listeners find us just like you did. This episode may contain affiliate links. Amazon links are affiliate links from Brittany Naujok and The Colorado Classroom, LLC®. I earn a small amount from your clicks on these links. Let’s Connect To stay up to date with episodes, check out our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Join Brittany’s 6th Grade Teacher Success group on Facebook. Join Ellie’s Middle School Math Chats group on Facebook. Brittany’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Ellie’s resources can be found on her website or on TPT. Mentioned in this episode: Looking for support with Classroom Management? Grab a digital mental health check-in for free and receive classroom management support from The Colorado Classroom: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/product/mental-health-digital-check-in-form Then take a look at these classroom management resources to see what is a good fit for your students: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Colorado-Classroom/Category/999965039-CLASSROOM-MANAGEMENT-999965039-1263189 Did you enter the giveaway? We create this podcast for YOU! Help us make the 2nd year of the show even better by filling out our podcast survey. We're giving away 20 prizes to show our appreciation! Giveaway Survey: https://forms.gle/gmYQU2ow7VWbroATA This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...