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This Teacher Life
Monica Genta
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 310

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How a Deck of UNO Cards Can FLIP Your Classroom Into Something AWESOME This School Year (New Season Premiere)
dimanche 25 août 2024 • Duration 39:02
Want this school year to be your best UNO yet?
Sometimes things like classroom management and behavior management cam bog us down.
But what if I told you this year can totally be flipped over in a good way?!
What if there was one simple way to increase participation, decrease disrespect, get 100% of students organized, and have SO much fun.
And all you need for it is a deck of Uno cards?
This is not too good to be true and I’m confident after you listen to this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast you will be so flipping excited!
Welcome to the season premiere!
Episode Notes: Earn up to 60 Hours of PD Credit in the Awesome Academy Fun, Flexible Teacher Courses:monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect: Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: Connect with Monica on social media:Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
UNO Classroom Idea that Will Make Your Students WILD-In a Good Way (Summer Replay Episode)
dimanche 18 août 2024 • Duration 28:32
Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place.
In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show you how to: increase student motivation, decrease problematic behaviors, boost classroom camaraderie, and create SO much fun.
Literally all you need to implement this super simple, but super effective idea is a deck of uno cards and a classroom of kids.
I promise you will want to implement this idea immediately!
Episode Notes: Earn up to 60 Hours of PD Credit in the Awesome Academy Fun, Flexible Teacher Courses:monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect: Looking for Free Classroom Resources to land in Your Inbox This summer? Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: Connect with Monica on social media:Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
Leaving Teaching For Good Is It Time To Say Goodbye (Summer Replay Episode)
dimanche 16 juin 2024 • Duration 20:11
Over 55% of educators admit to considering a career change.
Are you thinking about leaving teaching?
Are you wanting to say goodbye to education?
Am I contemplating quitting this year too?
In this episode you will find out what you need to do, say, or think before making this big decision.
By the end you will know what path is the right path for you, for your purpose, and for your profession.
Episode Notes: Want Some Awesome Teacher Books for Summer Reading? Looking for Free Classroom Resources to land in Your Inbox This summer? Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: Needing Some Awesome PD for Your School? Let’s Connect: Connect with Monica on social media:Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
1 MINI School Project that will Create MANY Meaningful Moments For Students
dimanche 25 septembre 2022 • Duration 27:43
Projects and meaningful activities can often be time consuming and complicated.
But what if I told you I have one mini project that would change your classroom dynamics forever?
This project is zero prep, creates tons of communication, tons of smile, and tons of reflection.
Join me in this episode where I dive into all the details.
I promise at the end of this episode you will be adding this mini project to your lesson plans ASAP!
Episode Links:Battle Brackets- Perfect for Relationship Building & Classroom Connections:
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX!
dimanche 18 septembre 2022 • Duration 29:32
What does your morning routine look like as a teacher?
Is it chaotic?
It is predictable?
Is it stressful?
Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school with students?
In today’s episode you will learn how to maximize your morning by remixing your routine a little
You will hear exactly what I do in my car Monday-Friday to help make the most of every single second.
Routine drive results and I promise this episode will make your morning drive WAY better, not matter how long the commute.
Episode Links:Maximize Your Morning with Students with 180 Days of Awesome SEL:
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
2 Teacher Tips that Will Make Your Sub Plans AMAZING (And De-Stress Your Life Too)
dimanche 11 septembre 2022 • Duration 28:22
Being gone from school can be SO stressful!
Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!”
But what if I told you there are 2 simple things you can add/change to your plans that make it SO much easier.
Your students will be engaged while you are gone AND their behaviors will be awesome!
Sound too good to be true? It’s not!
Check out this episode that is packed full of fun and freaking awesome tips to de-stress your life when you have to leave your classroom.
Episode Links:Get These Engaging Battle Brackets! Perfect for Relationship Building AND Your Sub Folder/Files:
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode
dimanche 4 septembre 2022 • Duration 20:37
“I didn’t see that coming.”
“Wow! That threw me through a loop!”
“Whoa! That’s different.”
“Ugh. Another change?”
Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a teacher?
if you said YES (because you find yourself in expected moments all the time) this episode is for you.
As teachers, how do we keep moving and keep motivated when it feels like unexpected is knocking on our door each day.
This monthly motivation episode will be just the boost you need to keep going and will give you a simple strategy on how to react in the future.
Episode Links:LAST CALL! Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:
monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your Life (Seriously)
dimanche 28 août 2022 • Duration 01:05:52
Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your career with some positive momentum? Are you a veteran teacher who has been in the classroom for years and feel like you are stuck in a rut? Are you a worried teacher who is so concerned about how we can recover from what has happened the past few years? If you answered “YES” to any of those questions, you are not alone. We are about to embark on another crazy, awesome, and unpredictable school year. But this podcast episode will make it all better as we dive into 4 teacher tips together.
Episode Links:Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:
monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
Season Premiere- It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s About a CHANGE in Education- Monthly Motivation Episode
dimanche 21 août 2022 • Duration 19:09
Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say… DONE!
But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we need more than just a check-mark.
We need our principals to hear us. We need our students to embrace us. We need our community to support us.
In this motivational, heart-felt episode we will dive into the difference between a check mark and actual change.
At the end, I promise you will have a teacher mantra and have laser focus on how to feel great as we start a new year.
Episode Links:Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:
monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed
UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom WILD-In a Good Way (Summer Replay Episode)
dimanche 14 août 2022 • Duration 28:31
Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place.
In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show you how to: increase student motivation, decrease problematic behaviors, boost classroom camaraderie, and create SO much fun.
Literally all you need to implement this super simple, but super effective idea is a deck of uno cards and a classroom of kids.
I promise you will want to implement this idea immediately!
Episode Links:Earn up to 60 hours of PD in the Awesome Academy! Check out these AWESOME, Virtual Teacher Courses:
monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy
Sign Up for Monica’s Mailing List and get TONS of FREE Resources Sent Out All Year Long!
Get Your Giant Uno Cards Here:
https://monicagenta.com/amazon/
Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:
Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:
Connect with Monica on social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed
Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd
Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed