Guests Tanya and Carrie share work smarter teacher tips, focusing on time management strategies, lesson plan consistency, tech tools like Canva and Google, personal organization tips, and discussion on true crime documentary 'American Nightmare' and the word game 'Blank Slate'.
Teach music from diverse cultures authentically to students, highlighting cultural origins.
Involve students in classroom tasks to teach responsibility and save teacher's time.
Utilize parent volunteers for organizing materials to alleviate workload for teachers.
Create accessible areas for extra materials outside the classroom for easy student and parent access.
Enjoy playing 'Blank Slate' word game for entertainment with multiple players.
Deep dives
Teaching Cultural Appreciation
Encouraging the practice of teaching music from other cultures by sharing content authentically, not shying away from it, and showing the cultural origins to students.
Student Involvement in Classroom Tasks
Delegate tasks such as counting off, organizing manipulatives, or other classroom activities to students to involve them, teach responsibility, and save time for the teacher.
Parent Involvement in Classroom Tasks
Enlist parent volunteers to help with classroom tasks that can be delegated, like organizing materials, to lighten the load for the teacher.
Organization Outside the Classroom
Set up bulletin boards or designated areas outside the classroom to provide extra copies of materials for easy access by students, parents, or visitors.
Word Game 'Blank Slate'
Enjoy playing the word game 'Blank Slate' with multiple players, where participants match answers on cards to earn points, providing light and enjoyable entertainment.
American Nightmare Documentary
For fans of true crime, check out the documentary 'American Nightmare' on Netflix, delving into the story of a Californian couple's harrowing experience and the ensuing media frenzy.
Game 'Blank Slate'
Try 'Blank Slate', a word game that requires three or more players to match answers on cards, earning points for correct matches, offering a fun and interactive gaming experience.
Parent Participation in Classroom Tasks
Encourage parent involvement in helping with classroom tasks, such as organizing materials or completing activities, to create a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
Organization Through Delegation
Delegate tasks that can be done by students or others to free up time, maintain organization, and involve others in the classroom management process.
