Teaching Middle School ELA

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today's Monday Mindset episode, I'm exploring how a positive attitude can transform setbacks into comebacks. Considering Winston Churchill's wisdom on attitude, I'll share a personal story about teaching my son resilience through a football loss, and draw inspiration from Steph Curry's optimism. You'll learn how a positive outlook can enrich relationships, attract uplifting connections, and foster greater happiness and success. I'll also discuss the power of choice in shaping a fulfilling life and highlight how our motivational talks go beyond academics to develop compassionate and capable individuals. Tune in for practical insights and heartfelt reflections on building resilience and positivity.Here's to another day of intentional living!

Caitlin, an experienced educator, shares impactful strategies for boosting student test scores. She introduces four game-changing terms: claim, premise, evidence, and justification. Incorporating these into daily lessons can transform reading and writing instruction. They not only enhance literacy but also foster critical thinking and collaborative skills. Caitlin emphasizes that these simple words will engage students and improve their argumentative writing, leading to impressive gains in comprehension and confidence.

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today's Monday Mindset episode, I discuss how important it is to conquer self-doubt and embrace a mindset where anything is possible. Inspired by the book "10X is Easier Than 2X," I explore the power of setting bold, audacious goals and reflect on how fear or external discouragement can stifle our ambitions. I'll consider personal experiences and even share a few stories that demonstrate how, with the right mindset, the sky’s the limit.Tune in to learn how adopting a mindset of limitless potential can lead to a more fulfilling and innovative life.Here's to another day of intentional living!

Struggling to fit everything into your class period? Discover practical planning strategies that work for various class lengths, whether you have 40 or 90 minutes. Embrace constraints to enhance student growth and focus on what you can control. Learn how to align lesson plans with educational standards and utilize techniques like batch planning to streamline your teaching. Get insights on creating routines that support learning and see how engaging resources can boost student success in your ELA classroom!

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today's Monday Mindset episode, I'm asking you to consider if the key to unlocking your full potential lies just outside your comfort zone. You know...that place that feels risky and uncomfortable. Perhaps embracing risk—both personally and professionally - could be the catalyst for growth and new opportunities that you've been missing! I'll share my own experiences and encourage you to be curious about where you might be holding yourself back from stepping into the unknown. Tune in to uncover how shifting our mindset to view risk as a gateway to learning can make previously daunting tasks more manageable and redefine our baseline for what we consider challenging.You'll learn practical strategies for building your risk tolerance, starting with smaller, calculated risks, and learn the importance of making decisions from a place of love rather than fear. This episode is a call to action to seize opportunities despite uncertainties, encouraging you to live intentionally and embrace the risks that shape you into a better version of yourself.Here's to another day of intentional living!

The hosts dive into the gaps in teacher training that leave new educators unprepared. They advocate for batch planning as a game-changing strategy to create cohesive lesson units across the school year. This approach not only fosters intentional teaching but also helps prevent burnout. Discover the benefits of staying organized and maintaining a work-life balance, while learning how to adapt lesson plans with flexibility. The discussion reveals practical tools and methods to streamline lesson preparation, ensuring teachers can thrive in their classrooms.

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In this Monday Mindset, we're diving into the power of just getting started. This concept might seem simple, but so many of us refrain from taking our first steps out of fear of not being perfect. I want to challenge you to consider the idea that DOING something imperfectly is better and more helpful than NOT doing anything at all.Let's explore the power of embracing imperfection and making progress forward, even in small ways.Here's to another week of intentional living!

Explore the transformative power of 'beyond lessons' in ELA unit planning, allowing students to creatively demonstrate their understanding. Learn how to craft impactful lessons using standards and essential questions, with insights from literary analysis. Discover how AI can enhance your lesson planning and support diverse student needs. Plus, streamline your process with effective frameworks, making teaching more efficient. Embrace innovation in lesson planning with new technology designed to boost educational outcomes!

I’d love to hear from you! Send me a text!In today's Monday Mindset episode, I'm exploring the true secret to success. It may not be the secret you'd initially think! I want to show you the power behind sticking to your plan, no matter what! Tune in to hear how insights from Leila Hormozi have impacted my perspective on the benefits of consistency and discipline. By sticking to your plan, regardless of your emotional state, you will build resilience, stay organized, and make actual progress toward your goals. It takes practice and we may not always get it right, but intentionally working towards building this discipline will benefit your life in many different areas!Here's to another day of intentional living!

Dive into the world of 'through lessons' that boost student mastery through engaging, structured activities. Learn how innovative digital tools streamline lesson planning, making it more efficient for educators. Explore backward planning techniques that prepare students for assessments, essays, and presentations. Discover the launch of a comprehensive ELA portal designed to enhance teaching skills and curriculum access. Perfect for getting a head start on effective lesson planning for the upcoming school year!