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20 Interview Questions Teachers Want to Prepare For Jul 29, 2021

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20 Interview Questions That New Teachers Want to Prepare For | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 20 Interview Questions That New Teachers Want to Prepare For! Whether you are a brand new teacher looking to land your dream job as an educator or a veteran teacher that could be looking for a change of scenery or relocating…this episode is for you! When it comes to teacher interviews oftentimes we stress out over what they could possibly ask us. We could be walking into a room of strangers so focused on how to answer correctly that we sometimes forget to be ourselves. Let’s face it…the unknown is scary!

Well, here we go because I am going to offer you some tips and secrets to landing that job! I was lucky enough to sit on both sides of the table. I’ve been asked numerous questions over the years as well as the opportunity to ask questions as an administrator for incoming teachers. I am providing you with 20 Interview Questions that New Teachers Want to Prepare For! By all means, this is not an exhaustive list, nor is it the only list of questions that may come your way. However, this is a great start to prepare for that upcoming interview!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 20 Interview Questions that New Teachers Want to Prepare For | Education to the Core

25 Phonics Activities for Summer School Jul 26, 2021

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25 Phonics Activities for Summer School | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 25 Phonics Activities for Summer School. It doesn’t matter if you are teaching summer school, extended school year (ESY), at home with your own child, or even tutoring this summer. There are some great activities here for everyone!

I know when I taught ESY in the past I always was searching and thinking of outside activities. Some lessons that were highly engaging, full of gross motor ideas and that built a lot of teamwork. Summer is a great time to reinforce those phonics skills taught during the year!

I hope that you take some ideas from this list to try this summer! #20 is one of my favorite activities and #17 is one of my favorite Education to the Core resources! I hope you have a wonderful summer session and more importantly a relaxing and fun-filled summer! You deserve it!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 25 Phonics Activities for Summer School | Education to the Core

25 Reading Activities for Summer School Jul 21, 2021

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25 Reading Activities for Summer School | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 25 different reading activities for Summer School. It doesn’t matter if you are teaching summer school, extended school year (ESY), at home with your own child, or tutoring for the summer, there are some great activities here for everyone!

I know when I taught ESY in the past I always was searching and thinking of outside activities. Some were highly engaging, full of gross motor ideas and that built a lot of teamwork. Let’s face it, most students aren’t exactly thrilled to be sitting in the classroom during a nice warm sunny summer day. To be honest, we as teachers aren’t exactly thrilled on those days either. So what better way than to think outside of the box and include some outdoor reading activities for everyone to enjoy!

I hope that you take some ideas from this list to try this summer! #10 is one of my favorite activities and #13 is one of my favorite Education to the Core resources! I hope you have a wonderful summer session and more importantly a relaxing and fun-filled summer! You deserve it!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 25 Reading Activities for Summer School | Education to the Core

20 STEM Activities for the School Year Jul 21, 2021

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20 STEM Activities For Your School Year | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 20 STEM Activities to complete during your school year. Collaboration and problem solving are just two of many skills gained from STEM activities within the classroom. What better way for students to work together with their peers than to brainstorm, plan and cooperate together?

If you are anything like myself, I tip-toed around STEM. I was very intimidated by the topics of Math and Engineering and didn’t know how to incorporate them into my routines. Unless it was written in my Math Curriculum…let’s face it, I wasn’t going above and beyond. Things changed once I realized how easily the focus of problem solving could be tied into my daily lessons!

Here are 20 STEM activities to start implementing and focusing upon in the new year!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 20 STEM Activities for the New Year | Education to the Core

18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation Jul 21, 2021

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18 Games For Teaching Emotions and Self Regulation | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 18 different games and activities to teach emotions and self regulation. Do you incorporate games and/or movement within your classroom or home setting? These types of activities provide students with an opportunity to not only participate in highly engaging activities, but address a Social Emotional Learning need.

Have you ever experienced a student who has difficulty with waiting in line or taking turns? What about those students who may struggle with transitions or have tantrums/meltdowns? We can’t forget about those students who may move too quickly or impulsively. All of these students have one thing in common… the need of addressing their emotions and self-regulation. Let us help you to help them with these 18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 18 Games for Teaching Emotions and Self-Regulation | Education to the Core

Activities to Teach Phonics and Math Jul 21, 2021

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Activities to Teach Phonics and Math | Education to the Core

This episode discusses various activities to teach phonics and math! This past school year offered multiple challenges of distance learning, technology, and online assignments. What if families and virtual teachers can offer some hands-on activities to teach phonics and math to your students?

Here are some activity ideas to teach phonics and math. Added bonus… you don’t have to purchase anything to do these activities. All can be done with items you currently have in your home or classroom!

The great thing about this episode is that it works for any educator or family that is learning and working from home this upcoming school year OR a face to face classroom to include some hands-on activities with no printer required!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: Activities to Teach Phonics and Math | Education to the Core

You Know You Teach Kindergarten When... Jul 21, 2021

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You Know You Teach Kindergarten When | Education to the Core

As educators, we often take our work home with us. That isn’t the only thing that follows us home. Our love and thoughts of our students follow us, plans follow us, lamination to cut out follows us, and even our lingo follows us home.

Can you relate to phrases like “I have to go to the potty” or “use your walking feet” in a public setting with your peers? Then you might be a teacher! We reached out to our Education to the Core trailblazers and our new Fearless Kindergarten Teachers: Education to the Core Facebook Group and asked “You know you teach Kindergarten when ______.” The results are priceless!

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: You Know You Teach Kindergarten When... | Education to the Core

13 Ways to Get Reluctant Writers Writing Jul 09, 2021

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13 Ways to Get Reluctant Writers Writing | Education to the Core

This episode discusses 13 different multi-sensory approaches to get reluctant students writing. Hands-on, multi-sensory activities provide students more ways to connect to the content of the lesson making it more enjoyable and memorable. When students are engaged, the activities result in better memory of the skill taught. Although all students can benefit from multi-sensory learning, it can be particularly helpful for kids who learn and think differently. By incorporating some (or all) of these ideas in your room, you are taking into account the varying needs of all kids and their learning styles.

For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode. Check out our corresponding blog: 13 Fun Ways to Get Reluctant Writers Writing | Education to the Core.