Explore every episode of the podcast Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management
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| 52 | Why Being a Superhero Teacher is Wrecking Your Passion for Teaching | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:11:24 | |
You’ve heard it before: “Teachers are superheroes!” But let’s be honest—that cape? It’s heavy. In this episode, I talk about why the “superhero teacher” myth is not only unrealistic, but also unsustainable… and what to focus on instead so you can actually feel inspired, not exhausted. If your passion for teaching is starting to wear you down instead of lift you up, it’s time for a new approach: to shift from trying to do it all, to doing what truly matters—making a real difference without burning out. ~Elizabeth
✨ Let’s keep the INSPIRATION going: 👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class 👉 Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com 👉Join my Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community: theinspiredclassroom.com/community 👉Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
✨ Connect with me! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 51 | Prepping Before State Testing? Don't Skip this Essential Step! | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:14:06 | |
Standardized testing is stressful—for our students and for us. But what if one of the best ways to help them succeed has nothing to do with test prep... In this episode, I’m sharing my secret to helping my students go into their state testing with some calm and confidence. This might just be the secret weapon you've been missing. You'll hear the 3 step framework you can use the day before testing that will calm nerves, build community, and help students show up refreshed and ready. It’s time to lower the test stress, boost engagement, and make testing week a little more joyful. Wait…what??? (yes. seriously.) ~Elizabeth
Episodes Mentioned: 50 | Want to Use Music in the Classroom? 6 Easy Steps to Making it a Success!
✨ Let’s keep the INSPIRATION going: 👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class 👉 Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com 👉Join my Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community: theinspiredclassroom.com/community 👉Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
✨ Connect with me! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 43 | 3 Reasons We Need the ARTS in Classrooms | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:18:03 | |
The arts are engaging, yes. And speak to the whole child, absolutely. But why are the arts something that every classroom needs? Listen in as Elizabeth explores 3 reasons the arts need to be in YOUR classroom!
Resources Mentioned: Soft Starts - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Soft-Starts-Transition-Activities-for-Social-Emotional-Learning-SEL-9097051 Article - The Community that Art Built Back to School FREE Resources! - https://theinspiredclassroom.com/btsfreebie Article - Reinforcing Elementary Math Lessons With Movement
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Webinar - How to Diffuse Student's BIG Emotions without Feeling lik the Classroom Therapist theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
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| 42 | What Self-Care is NOT | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:10:39 | |
Self-Care isn't about the short activities you can add to your life, it's about the long term things you can change to make your life better. Let's dig in! Resources Mentioned: The Reilient Teacher Podcast with Brittany Blackwell The Self-Care Summit (free for limited time!)
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - How to Diffuse Students' BIG Emotions without feeling tlike the Classroom Therapist theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 41 | Starting small with the ARTS in Early Childhood | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:13:58 | |
While engaging in great conversations during the Soar to Success Summit about the artistic ideas I posed in my session: “A Palette Full of Potential: Unlocking Executive Function through Art” I found a theme of how teachers are excited to start implementing, but need to start small. So, let's talk about 3 ways you can start small with the arts! New Webinar: Want to learn how to diffuse your students BIG Emotions without feeling like the classroom therapist? Join me BRAND NEW webinar! (no-cost) and... Get my #1 process for building community in your classroom that reduces BIG Emotions and brings together even the most reluctant peers in just 20 minutes a week! theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
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| 40 | Using Process Art in Your Classroom | 02 Jul 2023 | 00:15:28 | |
"Trust the process" is something I was told over and over when I was getting my masters in Arts & Learning. It's a great lesson what we can instill in our students through process art. Listen in to learn more about what this is and how it can play a part in your classroom, regardless of what age level you teach! Want to learn more about process art and other ways the arts can help your young students? Join me at this year's Pre K Soar to Success Summit, where I'll be presenting on “A Palette Full of Potential: Unlocking Executive Function through Art.” https://theinspiredclassroom.com/preksummit/ PLUS, when you sign up using THIS LINK, you’ll be eligible to get my bonus pack of brand new early childhood SEAL resources!
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 39 | Is SEL Political? | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:10:19 | |
It seems as though social-emotional learning is becoming too political and many people are getting concerned about that. You should! Especially when, at its core, SEL should really be about 2 simple things. Listen in, because I'm ready to share them with you!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
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| 38 | The 3 Beliefs That Keep You From Making a Difference in Your Classroom | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:20:12 | |
Are you worried that your stduents are shutting down or acting up, causing them not to do the work you know they are capable of? Do you feel unable to help your students the way you want to? Today, I’ll share with you the 3 biggest MISbeliefs you may be making that can affect how you show up in your classroom. Join me!!
Resources Mentioned: Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 37 | Students Need Creativity in the Classroom | 28 May 2023 | 00:10:31 | |
Yes. Students do need creativity in the classroom and yet, often teachers are hindered by the creative constraints put on them by scripted curriculums. Today, we take a deep dive into the issues around this. Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 36 | Schools Need to Invest in Their Teachers! | 21 May 2023 | 00:09:50 | |
Districts and schools often spend a lot of time and money on new programs and initiatives that they then require their teachers to implement. Now, imagine if instead, they invested time and money into their teachers instead. What kinds of differences do you think that would make in our classrooms and schools? Listen in as I explore what this could do for education. Resources Mentioned: Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 35 | Do you suffer from the Daily Teacher Drain? | 09 May 2023 | 00:10:42 | |
In this episode, we look at some of the ways to know if you might be suffering from what's called the Daily Teacher Drain as well as what you can do to fix it.
Resources Mentioned: Check out our brand new workshop Self-Care Solutions built just for teachers who need to take a moment for themselves and discover what unique solutions will work for them. Go to theinspiredclassroom.com/selfcare to learn more! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 34 | Do Teachers Care TOO Much? | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:15:27 | |
Of course, teachers care... but I want to challenge you to think if it just might be too much. In this episode we'll look at ways to know if you DO care too much, how that affects you and what you can do about it. Sound silly? Maybe not. Have a listen, becuase this might be JUST the message you need to hear today!
Resources Mentioned: Check out our brand new workshop Self-Care Solutions built just for teachers who need to take a moment for themselves and discover what unique solutions will work for them. Go to theinspiredclassroom.com/selfcare to learn more! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 50 | Want to Use Music in the Classroom? 6 Easy Steps to Making it a Success! | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:21:58 | |
Ever wish you had a remote control for your classroom’s energy? 🎶 This episode is your first step. Inside, we’re talking about how you can use music to help manage classroom behaviors, boost focus, and bring a little more calm and joy to your day. Inside, I’ll share the 6 steps you need to take to introduce Soundtracking to your class so that you can successfully use music to help with transitions, creative time, independent work, and even emotional regulation. Classroom behaviors, student energy, and your own sanity are all impacted by the vibe you set. And this simple, creative SEAL strategy can help you shift that vibe—without saying a word. ~Elizabeth
✨ Let’s keep the INSPIRATION going: 👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class 👉 Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com 👉Join my Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community: theinspiredclassroom.com/community 👉Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
✨ Connect with me! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 33 | Get Your Students to Smile with this Simple Greeting Trick | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:13:26 | |
Check out this amazingly simple way to bring a smile to your students' faces as they enter your classroom so that you can bring some positivity into their day.
Resources Mentioned: Get your own set of Positive Message Cards inside my TpT store! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 32 | Getting Others on Board for Arts Integration and SEAL! | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:07:04 | |
A question that is often asked is, "How do I get others on board?" When you want to do something creative or innovative in the classroom, your excitement can be contagious, so use that! Here are some suggestions I love to give teachers as they start investing time in arts integration and SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning.
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 31 | 2 Ways Music can Build Community | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:09:44 | |
Music is a powerful tool for the classroom. One very successful way to use it is to build the sense of community in your classroom. In this episode, I share a clip from the SEAL Week Challenge, where I talk about 2 simple ways you can use music to just that - even if you are not a musician!
Resources Mentioned: Inspired by Listening (the book) Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 30 | Addressing Teachers’ Concerns | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:13:53 | |
Teachers have many concerns when it comes to their students and their ability to be in the classroom to learn. From dealing with "Big Feelings" to transitioning into learning to showing empathy for their classmates - we touch on it all in this episode. A preview of the content of the SEAL Week Challenge, listen in to how the arts and creativity can help with all of this! Ready to sign up for the free SEAL Week Challenge? Go to this link: theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 29 | Should SEL be taught in Schools? | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:12:07 | |
A teacher messaged me, wondering how to talk to people who were concerned about SEL. With the state of things right now, there are many who are second-guessing and downright objecting to any social-emotional learning in schools. However, having SEL in the classroom is more important than ever . . . IF you do it the actual way it should be done. I'm excited to tackle this topic today!
Resources Mentioned: Join us for the SEAL WEEK CHALLENGE: theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek Dr. Lori Sanford Wiley's book: Comprehensive Character-Building Classroom Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 28 | The Role of the Educator through the Years | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:10:16 | |
The role of the educator has changed so much over the decades. In this episode, I'm talking about my perspecitve on how this role has changed and what that means for us in education. Resources Mentioned: Join us for the free SEAL Week Challenge! theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 27 | SEL as a holistic approach | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:12:42 | |
You can't teach SEL for a couple of days or even a few weeks and then say you're done. Truly effective social-emotional learning happens all year and every day. Listen in for a 3 phase framework that helps make a holistic approach a true reality. Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 26 | Are we taking creativity out of social-emotional learning? | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:10:26 | |
With all the creative teachers we have in our schools - creative professionals that strive to bring amazing learning experiences to their students - how can we script the social-emotional program they have to teach? What if, instead, we equipped teachers with the skills and strategies they needed to create learning experiences that help their students build their social-emotional skills? (Just a thought...) Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 25 | What is SEL?? | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:15:31 | |
There's a lot of debate right now around what exactly social-emotional learning is... I like to get to the bare bones of it and how it should be something integrated into what teachers teach in their classrooms. Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 24 | What it means to be a Caring, Creative Teacher | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:13:09 | |
Being a caring, creative teacher goes far beyond the idea that you can teach your content well. Nowadays, we need to rethink how we approach these two concepts when it comes to the type of teacher you are. You a naturally both caring and creative... now let's look at what that means for today's classroom and our current students.
Resources Mentioned: Want some inspiration on how to build relationships with your students? Here's the free resource I mentioned: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/connection Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop | |||
| 49 | Teacher Student Relationships: A Simple Way to Build Them, Even with Little Time | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:17:04 | |
There’s no denying that building relationships is super important in our classrooms. It can help with student engagement, behaviors and academic success! didn’t have to be complicated? In this episode, I’m talking about one simple, powerful strategy that isn’t complicated and is something you can do starting tomorrow! I’ll tell you everything you need to know and share a couple stories along the way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by behavior struggles, emotional outbursts, or just a sense of disconnection, this episode is your reminder that small steps really do make a big difference. ~Elizabeth
✨ Let’s keep the INSPIRATION going: 👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class 👉 Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com 👉Join my Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community: theinspiredclassroom.com/community 👉Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
✨ Connect with me! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 23 | Mistakes Caring Teachers Make with Family Communication | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:09:23 | |
Family communication can feel indimidating at times, but it doesn't have to. Here are a couple mistakes we can keep in mind so that when we do need to contact parents, it's a positive experience! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 22 | Even Caring Teachers Make these Mistakes | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:11:18 | |
You can be the most caring, positive teacher and still make these mistakes in your classroom. It's ok... we all do this. (Me included!) But the more we are able to remind ourselves about these the mistakes, the more apt we are to readjust and fix them! So, let's take a look at these mistakes together and see if we can do better together! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
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| 21 | Setting Boundaries around your Lunch Time! | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:12:08 | |
Lunch time is YOUR time! How do you use it? In this episode, we'll look at some ideas and reflect on how using your lunch time is part of your Teacher SEL! This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources: SEAL Teacher Training course: theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme Listen to the other episode about boundaries and Teacher SEL Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop | |||
| 20 | The School Bag - How to Set Boundaries | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:10:51 | |
Your loaded school bag is a great place to start setting some boundaries so you can take care of your own Teacher SEL. It's worth a listen so that you can reflect on your school bag habits and see how you can adjust them to your own needs. This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources: SEAL Teacher Training course: theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme Listen to the other episode about boundaries and Teacher SEL Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop | |||
| 19 | Setting Boundaries around School Email | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:10:46 | |
Setting boundaries is an important part of Teacher SEL and email is a great place to start. Let's reflect on some ideas of how we can do this! This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop | |||
| 18 | Step Three: Consider Responsibilities (3 Steps to Prevent Teacher Burnout) | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:14:44 | |
We've looked at our priorities and what we can and can't control. Now, in Step Three of preventing teacher burnout, we are going to talk about all of our responsibilities. I've got 4 categories to share with you today so that you can sort out your responsibilities and maybe even take some things off your plate! This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources: What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel! Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 17 | Step Two: Remember Control (3 Steps to Preventing Teacher Burnout) | 07 Feb 2023 | 00:08:46 | |
In Step Two of preventing teacher burnout, we are going to talk about control. Get ready to brainstorm with me as we look at the things in our lives and careers that we can and can't control. This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources: What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel! Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 16 | Step One: Set Your Priorities (3 Steps to Preventing Teacher Burnout) | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:07:13 | |
For the next 3 episodes we are looking at how to prevent teacher burnout. Today, your task is to set your priorities. Take a listen for some insight and inspiration. This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources: What more about Teacher SEL on The Inspired Classroom's YouTube Channel! Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| 15 | Get Teacher-Centered! | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:10:33 | |
We always hear that our teaching needs to be student-centered. . . but what about our professional development? If we want to truly support our teachers, their PD needs to be teacher-centered. Join me in this episode to learn more about what that actually means. *NOTE: I make a BIG Mistake (HUGE) at about 2 min when I make what should be the most pivitol statement in the whole episode into a mistake and mess up my words. (ugh) It should be, "Turn that teacher-centered experience of your PD into STUDENT-centered experiences for your classroom." This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources Mentioned: Visit The Inspired Classroom's professional development page! Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Visit our page JUST for administrators! theinspiredclassroom.com/admin Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! | |||
| 14 | What School Administrators Need to Know about Teacher SEL | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:09:41 | |
This episode is for the administrators who run our schools! Today, I'm taking a deep dive into what administrators can do to help to keep their teachers and keep them happy. Not by providing coffee and jeans day every day, but with some professional and practical courses of action. This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources Mentioned: Visit our page JUST for administrators! theinspiredclassroom.com/admin Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook Follow & DM me on Instagram Watch & Subscribe on YouTube | |||
| Enjoy Teaching Again - Trailer! | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:03:09 | |
Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you're playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn’t have to feel like you're in survival mode. Here, you’ll discover creative learning strategies that engage your students, practical ways to build a connected and caring classroom culture, and mindset shifts that help you take back control of your own classroom. If you're ready to stop drowning in scripted lessons, behavior struggles, and the Daily Teacher Drain—and start teaching with creativity, confidence, and purpose—you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Elizabeth, a teacher since 1999, a mentor, consultant, arts integration specialist and creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity can transform a classroom—not just for our students, but for us teachers, too! I’ve always leaned into creative teaching strategies to build relationships, engage students, and keep myself loving what I do—even on the toughest days. (And, let’s face it - there are some tough days!) I’ve worked with teachers who are exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and struggling with behavior issues that drain their energy. But when you start tapping into your own creativity—using the arts to connect with students, to bring meaning into lessons, and to shift the classroom dynamic—something changes. The stress eases. The engagement rises. The joy returns. That’s what I want for you. If you're ready to finally enjoy teaching again—to create a calm, connected classroom, engage your students in meaningful learning, and reclaim your personal time—WELCOME – this is the podcast for you. My solutions are simple, effective, and built to inspire the teacher—because you don’t need more on your plate, you just need what works. So go find your coffee (it’s around here somewhere), grab your favorite pen, take a deep breath, and get ready to Enjoy Teaching Again! ~Elizabeth
More Resources: ✨ Join the Teacher Community: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/community ✨ Learn more about SEAL: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/seal ✨ 👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class ✨ Contact: support@theinspiredclassroom.com ✨ Visit my website: www.theinspiredclassroom.com | |||
| 13 | Teacher SEL: The What & Why | 29 Jan 2023 | 00:08:21 | |
Let's begin our episode collection on Teacher SEL by talking about the basics of what it is and why it's so important. Please share this collection with other teachers who may need to hear some positive insights to how to truly care for themselves. This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Resources Mentioned: Learn more about SEAL at teachSEAL.com The Great Teacher Resignation Podcast
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 12 | Why it’s important to explicitly teach SEL | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:07:42 | |
Plain and simple: all social-emotional teaching in our classrooms need to be explicit. Let’s take a look at why!
Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 11 | Proactive Teaching for Social-Emotional Learning | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:09:20 | |
All good social-emotional learning needs to be proactive. What does that mean? Well, there are to ways to think about this for your classroom: proactive for YOU and proactive for your students. Take a listen…
Resources Mentioned: Want some inspiration on how to build relationships with your students? Here's a free resource: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/connection
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 10 | What is SEAL? (Social-Emotional Artistic Learning) | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:13:03 | |
SEAL is the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom hehavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social emotional strategies into their current content without requireing them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. The idea behind SEAL is that we can use arts integrated strategies specifically to teach, build and practice social-emotional learning competencies.
Resources Mentioned Blogpost from 2009! The Value of the Arts Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop Join the SEAL Foundations course theinspiredclassroom.com/sealfoundations Enroll in SEAL Teacher Training theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme Check out the resources at teachSEAL.com Watch the SEAL Playlist on YouTube
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 9 | Deepening Content Learning: Key Benefit to the Arts in Learning #3 | Arts Integration | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:11:01 | |
When you integrate the arts into the content you teach (no matter the subject or age), your students will remember and understand the content at a much deeper level. Let's look at some practical ideas you can use in your classroom! This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future! Resources Mentioned: Edutopia Article: Reinforcing Math Lessons with Movement Check out my book, Inspired by Listening: Integrating Music Listening Experiences into the Classroom
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat! theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 8 | Build Self-Awareness: Key Benefit to the Arts in Learning #2 | Arts Integration | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:10:12 | |
Not only can the arts bring people together, but they can help students recognize and regulate the many emotions they bring with them into the classroom. Here are some ideas of how to harness this power of the arts so that students can be ready to learn. This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future! Resources Mentioned: The last episode: Building Community: Key Benefit to the Arts in Learning #1 | Arts Integration
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat! theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 7 | Building Community: Key Benefit to the Arts in Learning #1 | Arts Integration | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:14:43 | |
Building community with your class is important at any time of the school year. Let's look at how the arts can play a part in this! This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future! Resources Mentioned: Permission to Pause (podcast espisode #2) Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat! theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 6 | Permission to Dust off an Old Lesson | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:10:59 | |
Do you have a lesson you haven't done for a while, but you really love? Listen in to Part Three of the Permission Trilogy where I talk about how you can (and SHOULD) bring an old lesson back to life. Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 5 | Permission to Create | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:08:19 | |
What a great way to prevent and even defeat burn out - by giving your students the opportunity to create something meaningful. Part Two of the Permission Trilogy continues with Permission to Create. What is a lesson you could do this with? Resources Mentioned: Watch the video of the Moon Painting here!
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 4 | Permission to Pause | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:10:19 | |
Let's start talking about Creative Teacher Self-Care and things that you can do inside your own classroom to prevent burn out. Part One of this Permission Trilogy starts with the Permission to Pause! Listen in and let me know if you will make yourself a pause plan.
Resources Mentioned: Read about How Studio Day Saved My School Year on the blog! Read more about the Power of the Pause and get a free SEAL Tool: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2021/01/the-power-of-the-pause/
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 48 | The Puzzle Pieces for SEL - Part Two | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:11:16 | |
The key to teaching social and emotional skills in the classroom is to do it all the time, every day. And yet, it's helpful to have some kind of framework that can guide what you're doing. That's where the SEAL Method comes in. In it, you learn a holistic approach to bringing SEL into your classroom through 4 puzzle pieces. In this episode, we continue with the 3rd and 4th puzzle pieces: Targeting Your Integrations and Strengthening Your Mindset. Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Webinar - How to Diffuse Student's BIG Emotions without Feeling lik the Classroom Therapist theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
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| 3 | ...Be Inspiring | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:09:40 | |
The second part of our motto is to Be Inspiring! It's time to take your experiences and transfer them into your classroom. Listen in and then let me know what kinds of things you do (or plan to do) to Get Inspired so that you can BE Inspiring.
Resources Mentioned: ONE Word Workshop: theinspiredclassroom.com/onewordworkshop Want some inspiration on how to build relationships with your students? Here's the free resource I mentioned: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/connection
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom | |||
| 2 | Get Inspired... | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:10:16 | |
Our motto at The Inspired Classroom is to Get Inspired, Be Inspiring. In this episode, we will take a closer look at the first part, the action-taking GET Inspired part that every educator should take in order to take ownership of their own professional learning.
Resources Mentioned: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop Check out the professional development we provide! theinspiredclassroom.com/onewordworkshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
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| 1 | No Stress! | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:07:11 | |
Wouldn't it be nice to have no stress in our busy, teacher lives? No stress is the approach I'm taking as I start this podcast - both for me and for YOU! Let's take a close (and quick) look at what this means as we focus in on our new goals and priorities for 2023. Please subscribe and join me on this new journey! Resources Mentioned: ONE Word Workshop: theinspiredclassroom.com/onewordworkshop | |||
| 47 | The Importance of a Good Transition - 4 Steps to a Focused Class | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:15:54 | |
In this episode, we dive into the crucial role transitions play in creating a productive and engaging classroom environment. We'll explore the four essential steps that lead to seamless transitions to maintain momentum and foster an atmosphere of focused learning. Let's make your classroom transitions smoother and more effective, ensuring that every moment of your class counts. Resources: Read the original blog post: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2019/02/prep-and-transition-4-steps-to-a-focused-class/ Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time. Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroom.com Free Webinar - How to Diffuse Student's BIG Emotions without Feeling lik the Classroom Therapist theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth! Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom | |||