The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast | ELA
Episodes
016: ELA Maker Spaces
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'll be sharing two ways you can try out ELA maker spaces in your classroom this year. They are creative, doable and inexpensive, and ...
015: Building Professional Community as a Teacher
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel lonely at work, even though you're surrounded by people all the time? You're not alone on that. This episode is all about finding ways to ...
014: Creative Secondary Decor in your English Classroom
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A beautiful and inspiring work space isn't just for primary students. In this episode, I'll share ideas for age-appropriate creative decor for your hi...
013: The First Day of School doesn't have to be Boring
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Engage your students from the opening moment with these creative first day activities. No need to read that syllabus out loud! Go Further: Explore...
012: 3 Simple Systems for a More Creative English Classroom
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, learn three simple systems you can put in place at the start of the year to make class easier and more creative all year long. Go F...
011: Classroom Mini-Flips
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll share five ways to dip your toes in the classroom flipping ocean. There's no need to abandon your entire curriculum to experimen...
010: 12 Creative ELA Assessments you can Try Tomorrow
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll share why I believe in creative forms of assessment and share more than a dozen examples you can start using tomorrow in your EL...
009: Show your Administration your Strengths
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you have to be proactive to help your boss understand what a great job you're doing. But don't worry, it can actually be a lot of fun. In ...
008: Harkness Discussions (are awesome in English class)
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover how to use the Harkness method of discussion in your ELA classes to help students understand how to share a rich discussion ...
007: Why You Should Try Poetry Slam
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are your students stressed out by poetry? Mine were too, until I started teaching them about performance poetry and holding class poetry slams. In t...
006: 10 Ideas for your Professional Development (Besides Conferences)
03 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover ten ideas for creative professional development besides attending a conference. There are so many ways to learn something ne...
005: How to Get Started with a Classroom Collaboration
28 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want to try collaborating with another teacher? Maybe another teacher in another country? Get ideas for how to find a partner and start a project in t...
004: Theater and Performance Activities for ELA
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Help your ELA students getengaged through theater and performance activities in class. There are so many options! We'll get into some of my favorites ...
003: Start your Choice Reading Program
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to choose between choice reading and whole class texts. You can have both, and student will benefit from each in different ways. In thi...
002: Easy Strategies for Differentiation
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, discover three easy ways to use differentiation to let students play to their strengths in your ELA classroom. Go Further: Explore ...
001: My Favorite Strategy for Every Single ELA Unit
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would 12 year olds learn to spell 1000 words without the National Spelling Bee? Would high schoolers practice layups for hundreds of hours without the...