Shared Teaching Podcast
Episodes
72: Tips for Surviving the End of the School Year
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the school year is an exciting time for elementary students, but for teachers, it can be a time of stress and burnout. As the school year d...
71: How to Differentiate Your Writing Instruction
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to differentiate your writing instruction? Kids and adults alike vary greatly in their writing abilities so it’s no wonder it’s a di...
70: Teaching the 5 Step Writing Process
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writing, and especially the 5 steps in the writing process, is an essential skill that every student needs to master. As primary teachers we play a cr...
69: Earth Day Activities for the K-2 Classroom
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for some new Earth Day activities for you classroom? I have found 8 low-prep activities sure to get your students understanding the im...
68: How to Love Teaching Again with Jamie Sears
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast episode Jamie Sears is discussing her new book, How to Love Teaching Again and strategies to help combat teacher burnout. Since l...
67: Best Read Alouds for First Grade
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can build a classroom of readers by sharing chapter book read alouds in your 1st grade classroom. Today we are looking at my Top Ten list of fav...
66: Writing Strategies for Struggling Students
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find your students are struggling during writing time? Are they fiddling around and just not getting down to work when it’s time to write?In ...
65: Choosing Your Just-Right Grade Level to Teach
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s interviewing season for teachers and that means choosing which grade level to teach. The high number of vacancies means that teachers who are i...
64: Tips for Dealing with a Chatty Class
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore some effective strategies for managing a chatty class and creating a productive learning environment. We'll f...
63: Why You Should Interview with a Teaching Portfolio
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stand out in your teaching interview by using a portfolio! They are impressive and can help you get the job you want. Today I'm sharing the 5 rea...
62: My Favorite Opinion Writing Mentor Texts
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use mentor texts to teach writing? If not, you should consider it. Mentor texts provide a great example for students to see how authors craft t...
61: My Classroom Library Organization - A System That Works
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding on your classroom library organization system can be tricky. If you have a large library it can be tough sorting all your books only to disco...
60: Using Parent Volunteers in the Classroom
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about having parent volunteers in the classroom but feeling intimidated? In today's episode I'm showing you it doesn't have to...
59: Getting Started with Literacy Centers - Gamification Style
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Literacy centers, work stations, independent work…whatever you call it getting started can be challenging. There's a lot of pressure to get it ...
58: Why Sight Word Centers are Still Beneficial - Even with Science of Reading
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried that Science of Reading and sight word centers don't go hand-in-hand? Well, I feel like they still do! In today's episode, I'm ...
57: Essential Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using anchor charts when teaching writing? You should! Today's episode is discussing what I consider the essential anchor charts for teac...
56: How to Teach Opinion Writing
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out where to start when teaching opinion writing is often the most difficult part of teaching writing. There are so many different directions...
55: 4 Classroom Systems Every Teacher Needs
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the start of the new year, I am kicking off season 2 of this podcast with an episode on systems. On my blog, Shared Teaching, I've mentione...
54: Best Read Alouds for Second Grade
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some great read alouds for second grade? Today I'm sharing a list of the 13 best chapter books that many second grade teachers have r...
53: How to Improve Writing Skills in Your Students
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It never fails that I start each school year wondering how I’m going to improve the writing skills of the class when they come into second grade so ...
52: 3 Steps to Planning Your Writing Mini Lessons
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to plan your writer's workshop mini lessons in 3 easy steps? Although it can seem like there is too much to teach in writing to fit it all i...
51: Why Writing Prompts Should Not Be Your Writing Curriculum
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you teaching writing by using writing prompts? If you're only using writing prompts as your writing curriculum, you're missing out on te...
50: Planning Your Writing Workshop Schedule—Even If You Only Have 30 Minutes
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to fit it all in during your allotted writing time? Today's episode tackles a 60 minute, 45 minute, and 30 minute writing block and...
49: Teaching to Write Even When You Hate It
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate teaching students to write because you secretly just don’t know how to do it? Maybe you weren’t ever trained properly. It’s totally ...
48: 6 Ways to Help Reluctant Writers
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have reluctant writers in your classroom? Today I'm talking about 6 ways to help reluctant writers. These ideas are simple to implement ...
47: Writer's Workshop - A Day in Second Grade
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Curious what writer's workshop looks like in my second grade classroom? Like many teachers I have limited time for writer's workshop. Today&...
46: 7 Classroom Management Hacks with Dr. Lori Friesen
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lori Friesen is sharing with us today her 7 amazing classroom management hacks. Many of these ideas are free and require very little prep. Show ...
45: Editing and Revising Teaching Methods
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggle with teaching how to revise and edit with your students? Today's episode I'm sharing my 4 steps for both revising and editing. Read...
44: Easy Money Activities in Your Classroom
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some money activities to use for 2nd grade? I’ve been using these same ones since I first started teaching. They’ve been used with fir...
43: Assessing Coin Identification
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moving into money word problems when students are stuck on coin identification can cause a few issues. Learn how I assess coin identification in my 2n...
42: What I Wish I Knew Starting Out (Advice From Teachers)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I was going through my student teaching I really thought I was learning about how to be a teacher. In reality student teaching didn’t prepare m...
41: Classroom Management Quick Wins
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Need some quick wins for your classroom management? Check out these 4 quick wins on today's episode. These ideas cost very little, if nothing, to...
40: Writing Mini Lessons You Must Not Skip
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to start or even revamp your writer's workshop? Don't skip these most important lessons that are not even about the writing ...
39: What is Writer's Workshop?
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm detailing how I've use the workshop model in my own second grade classroom. I'll be discussing the writer's workshop com...
38: Revising Your Classroom Management for After the Break
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your classroom behaviors are crazier than normal? After the break is the perfect time to revisit your classroom management plan and m...
37: How to Help Struggling Writers with Limited Time
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode will tackle how to differentiate for your struggling writers in a way that already fits into your writing block. Show notes avail...
36: Educational Halloween Activities for your Classroom
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the lookout for some educational Halloween activities for your class party? In today's episode I'm discussing some of my favorite, low pr...
35: Setting Student Learning Goals
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why not empower your students to take control of their learning by setting individual learning goals? I set reading, math, and writing goals based on ...
34: 5 Alternatives to Traditional Homework
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hate giving and grading homework as much as I do? Today I'm talking about 5 easy and stress-free alternatives to traditional homework. Tak...
33: How to Automate Your Spelling Assessments
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why McDonald's is all over the world and so quick with their food? Automation! The McDonald's corporation is always seeking ways...
32: Differentiating Your Spelling for 1st and 2nd Grade
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wanting to start differentiating your lessons, you should start with spelling. Differentiating spelling can be done very easily and get you...
31: Fun Ways to Practice Sight Words
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for some fun ways to practice sight words? Today's episode we will talk about how my second graders are learning their sight words in han...
30: Preparing for Meet the Teacher Night
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stressing about how to set up for meet the teacher night? I've got you covered with today's episode. Learn what to do before, during, and af...
29: How to Introduce Sight Words in 5 Powerful Ways
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with a consistent routine of introducing sight words (or high frequency words), today's episode is for you. Learn my 5 step syste...
28: How to Organize Your Classroom Library
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are spending some of your time this summer trying to get organized, this episode is for you. Classroom library organization is not one size fit...
27: New Teacher Preparation Ideas to Stop Overwhelm
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a new teacher anxious to get started but don't know what to focus on this summer? Take a listen to today's episode where I am sharin...
26: Organizing with Classroom Jobs
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to revamp your classroom organization? Why not start with classroom jobs! I love using job teams to help manage my class. Best of all,...
25: My Writing Non-Negotiables
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When teaching writing it's important to think about your non-negotiables. This will help form the basis for your writing instruction. When coming...
24: Before Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before you start packing up your classroom for the summer you will want to hear these tips I have for you on today's episode. I'm giving you...
23: When to Quit Teaching
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to quit teaching but your not sure it's the right decision? Maybe you just need a new teaching job to renew your love of teaching. In today...
22: End of the School Year Celebration Ideas
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the school year means time to have an end of the year celebration. These celebrations don't have to be time-consuming or expensive. ...
21: Declutter Your Classroom Tips
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the end of the year unwinds, it becomes time to start to declutter our classrooms. Where do we even begin? On today's episode I'm walking...
20: Inside My Class: Narrative Writing Lesson
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Need some inspiration for how to teach narrative writing? Today's episode is an invitation into an actual, real lesson with myself and my online ...
19: Inside My Class: Expository Writing Lesson
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with how to teach writing? Today I'm opening the doors to my classroom and letting you listen in on a real classroom lesson taught in ...
18: Preparing for the Next School Year
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though it is a little less than 2 months from the end of the year for me, I am already planning for the next school year. Planning now for what...
17: Choosing a Mentor Text for Reading and Writing
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get started with mentor texts but struggling with choosing ones that will work for your classroom?My top tip for choosing the right mentor tex...
16: More Efficient Digital Grading
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck in never ending online digital grading? There is an easier way! Today I'm sharing 4 tips with you to have more efficient digital gradin...
15: Teaching a Hybrid Class Without Losing Your Mind
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you about to transition to teaching hybrid? Or maybe you've been doing it awhile but still wonder if there's a better way that won&apo...
14: Organizing Parent Teacher Conferences
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are parent teacher conferences a struggle for you to plan and organize? Today on the Shared Teaching Podcast I'm sharing how in 6 steps I've...
13: Teaching Math Virtually
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering about teaching math virtually? I wondered too when I first started teaching virtually. After some careful thought and planning I discove...
12: How to Teach Writing Virtually
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with teaching writing while hybrid or distance? I'm sharing how writing looks for me in my own distance second grade classroom. Sho...
11: Virtual Sight Word Assessment in My Online Classroom
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get some ideas on how to virtually assess sight words in a way that is easy to manage. This is a process that has taken me many years of perfecting an...
10: A Parent's Perspective on Online Learning
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does online learning look like in a house with a full-time working parent of a first grader? I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how ...
09: My Home Virtual Teaching Setup
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you setup a classroom in your home while still having a home? I found a solution that works for me and I describe it all in today's episod...
08: First Week of Virtual Teaching Recap
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen along as I recap my experience teaching virtually all day for the start of the school year. Definitely some unexpected issues and a few wins an...
07: Planning for the Unknown
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you prepare for the unknown school year? We'll take a look at planning for what is in our control on this podcast episode. Show notes ava...
06: Inside Look at My Teaching Portfolio
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What should you include inside your teaching portfolio? Find out as I walk through exactly what is inside my current portfolio on this podcast episode...
05: The Teaching Interview and Beyond
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second episode in a three-part series on finding and getting a teaching job. In this episode we will discuss interview tips and how I answ...
04: Preparing for a Teaching Interview
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be prepared for your next teaching interview. I share my exact strategy for preparing for a teaching interview. It might not be how you think. If you ...
03: My Teaching Journey
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a unique teaching journey or a story for why they got into teaching. In this episode I share how I got started with teaching and the rock...
02: Top 5 Tips to Streamline Your Online Teaching
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#2 - Learn my top 5 tips to streamline your online teaching to save yourself time. We'll be discussing what my Google Classroom looks like, organ...
01: Welcome to the Shared Teaching Podcast
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Shared Teaching Podcast first episode! My journey in teaching has been a hard road and the years it has been easiest is when I've ...