Shared Teaching Podcast

172: Back-to-School Procedures That Save Time

Kick off your school year with confidence and less stress! In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, we’ll share the top 5 back-to-school routines that save time, h

171: Word Work Activities Without the Overwhelm: Take the Stress Out of Your Centers

Do you ever feel like managing your word work centers takes more energy than it gives? You're not alone! In today’s episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I’m shari

170: What to Prioritize During Your Teacher Planning Time

Feeling overwhelmed during your prep periods? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, Susan shares practical strategies to help you make the most of your teacher

169: Setting Realistic Goals for Teachers

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to reflect and reset your intentions. In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I walk you through how to set realistic, p

168: Setting Up Student Writing Folders Like a Pro

Feeling overwhelmed planning your writing block? In this episode of the Shared Teaching Podcast, I'll walk you through my tried-and-true system for creating student

167: Finding Success in Your Writing Block with Kelsey Sorenson of Educate & Rejuvenate

Feeling overwhelmed by your writing block? You’re not alone—and today’s episode is packed with answers! I’m sharing a recent conversation I had with Kelsey Sorensen on he

166: How to Update Classroom Centers for the New School Year

As the school year ends, it's the perfect time to refresh your classroom centers. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through a simple system for evaluating what’s w

165: What to Know About Teaching Second Grade

Teaching second grade can feel like a big leap—whether you’re brand new to the grade or just looking to make this your best year yet. In this episode, I’m sharing my top

164: A Classroom Library System That Actually Works (Type A Not Required)

Ever feel like your classroom library starts off strong, then slowly slips into disorganized chaos? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing the classroom library s

163: Writing Instruction Reflections to Improve Next Year

You've reached the end of the school year which means it's the perfect time to reflect on your writing instruction in order to improve next year. In this episod

162: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Publishing Step

Publishing is an important step in the writing process that helps students feel proud of their work. In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to celebrate student writing

161: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Editing Step

Editing is where students refine their writing, but it can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’ll talk about breaking editing into simple steps and making it fun

160: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Revising Step

Revising isn’t just about fixing mistakes—it’s about making writing clearer and more interesting! In this episode, we’ll explore easy ways to teach revision, even to youn

159: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Writing Step

Writing can be intimidating for young learners, especially when they worry about spelling or making mistakes. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways to create a low-pressure

158: Writing Tip Wednesday: Writing Process Mini Series - The Planning Step

Planning is the foundation of strong writing, but many young students struggle with getting started. In this episode, we’ll explore simple strategies to help first and se

157: Writing Tip Wednesday: 3 Ways to Improve Student Writing

When it comes to wanting to improve student writing, it really comes down to having our students practice more. But how do we get them to do that when they hate writing o

156: Writing Tip Wednesday: Steps of the Writing Process

Welcome back to the new year and another Writing Tip Wednesday episode! Understanding the writing process is crucial for the writing development of our students. One of t

155: [Replay Episode 38] Revising Your Classroom Management for After the Break

Returning from a two week winter break can be challenging on the best teachers and students. Both are probably feeling like they are not ready to be back! After the break

154: Writing Tip Wednesday: Teaching Fact vs Opinion

Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Playing games in the classroom isn’t just fun—it’s a powerful way to help students remember and apply new information

153: Writing Tip Wednesday: 3 Ways to Improve Writing Engagement

Welcome to another episode of Writing Tip Wednesday! Do you feel like your students are getting bored of writing? The holidays are the perfect time to take a short break