Teacher RockStar Podcast

Establishing Rules and Procedures for the Classroom #31

In this episode we will be discussing establishing rules and procedures for the classroom. Geoff Petty brilliantly said, "Good teachers don’t deal with problems, they prevent them from occurring." What amazed me about this quotation is that it gave considerable thought to every seasoned teacher’s class I attended as a student. 

How to Set Reading Goals for Students #30

In this episode we will be discussing how to set reading goals for students.  Establishing reading goals at the beginning of the school year can set the tone for the kind of reading work you expect from your students, and what they should expect from themselves.

How to Structure a Classroom to Enhance Productivity #29

In this episode, we will be talking about how to structure a classroom to enhance productivity. There is a fine line between being busy and being productive, often the line gets blurred in the dust of daily tasks, the routines of a teacher are hectic, being productive is a good aim.

How to Set Up and Organize Meet the Teacher Night #28

In this episode we will be discussing tips to set up and organize "Meet the Teacher Night."  If you are in your first year of teaching or 6^th, one thing that makes teachers a little leery (perhaps a little anxious) is "Meet the Teacher Night." It can be a most stressful evening. But it doesn't have to be.