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Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.
Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educational research and best practices with the new teacher that I wish I had learned during my teacher preparation program.
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
This is Why Early Reading Skills Are Essential Now! #196
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
In this episode my guest Dr. Irene Daria and I explore this crucial topic: “This is why early reading skills are essential now!” She discusses the critical components of early reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Dr. Daria presents effective strategies for teaching young children how to read, making the process engaging and fun. Additionally, she examines the vital role parents play in developing early reading skills, offering practical tips for parents to support and enhance their child's reading development at home. Don't miss this comprehensive guide to nurturing early reading skills!
You can contact Dr. Irene Daria through her website: www.StepstoReading.com
Dr. Daria's newly released book: I Didn't Believe Him is now available on Amazon.
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
The Truth About Student Social Promotions Now! #195
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
In this episode we will be exploring the debate surrounding student promotions in kindergarten through grade school. The idea of promotion, which involves moving students up to the grade level of their academic performance has sparked discussions among educators, parents and policymakers.
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Overcoming My Biggest Challenge as a First-Year Teacher: #194
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Have you ever had that one student who seems to turn your classroom upside down no matter what you do? I certainly did. In this episode I'm going to tell you about William, a brilliant yet disruptive 5th grader who tested every classroom management strategy I knew—until I discovered the key to transforming our chaos into a thriving learning environment.
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
How to Nurture the Failure of Making Mistakes Now! #193
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
In this episode, I'm going to be discussing how to nurture the failure of making mistakes. At the end of this episode, you’ll learn 9 specific strategies that you can use in your classroom to nurture mistake tolerance. One significant hurdle students’ face in their learning journey is the apprehension of making errors. However, as educators we have the power to transform this fear into a driving force, for advancement and innovation.
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