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138. The NOT To-Do List: 5 Things to Avoid When Organizing Your Teacher Desk Aug 18, 2022

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Our classrooms are not just for us. It is a space meant for our students, and to encourage learning. However having a space to call your own when you are sharing everything with about 25 other little people is important. This is why having a teacher desk or teacher area should be one of the first locations that you begin to organize.

We talk a lot about the sections to include in your space that it is organized and for times get busy, but we never talk about what NOT to do when organizing your space. In this episode we take a twist to teacher organization and share the things you need to avoid when setting up your teacher space this upcoming school year.

In this episode you will hear:

Our reference to episode 088. Teacher Desk Organization 101
How we feel about knick-knacks and items that serve no purpose.
The importance of not keeping more than what you need in your space.
Find a home for all your items or place it in a lost-and-found bin.
Don’t keep your curriculum materials at your desk.

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137. How to Organize the First Day of School Aug 11, 2022

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Do you remember your first day of school as a kid? Yeah, us neither. Let’s be honest, the first day of school is a blurr for most of our students, and many of us place an immense amount of pressure to have everything perfect for the first day of school. We are here to tell you that not everything has to be perfect, but you do want to be prepared. That is why, in this episode we are breaking down how to organize your first day of school so that you feel prepared and ready to conquer. In this episode we will share:

The trick to planning out your day to be successful
How to properly plan out your routines and procedures
Types of activities to include during your first day
How to effectively fill in the gaps of your day to keep students engaged

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BONUS: Our TOP Teacher PD Live Event Recap Aug 08, 2022

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This summer we hosted our first ever LIVE Event in York, PA. We had the opportunity to connect with so many TOP Teachers and do the things we love most: help and guide you to creating a better work-life balance. Join us in this BONUS episode as we are breaking down the live event and sharing some funny stories, how it all came together, and our favorite parts from this amazing experience.

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136. Steal This Classroom Organization Secret Aug 04, 2022

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The Target isles are filling up with Back to School sales, and teachers are heading back into the classrooms to prep for the upcoming year. Yes, we are all excited about getting our bulletin boards up and creating the ultimate environment for our students, but we have to remember that our decor won’t help save our sanity later on in the year.

As you begin to head back into your classroom, spend some time focusing on the organization of your space. To help you with this area we are chatting all about the BEST organizational secret that will have you feeling prepped and ready for whatever the school year holds. Listen in as we share:

What are classroom zones?
How to identify the zones you might need in your classroom.
How to create a classroom zone.
Ways that you can manage the zones in your classroom.

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135. A Week In Bridget’s Life: Summer Edition Jul 28, 2022

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Join Bridget as she shares a week in her life this summer. She has been working incredibly hard as she wraps up her book and balances being a mom. Listen in as she walks you through how she manages her day and her crazy household!

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134. Get to Know Us: Our Favorites, Recommendations, and More! Jul 21, 2022

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Teachers love to talk and we are no exception to the rule! In this episode we are getting real personal by sharing some of our favorites, recommendations and answers to questions that you might have wondered from time to time. So grab your favorite beverage and listen as we get to know one another.

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133. A Week in Michelle’s Life: Summer Edition Jul 14, 2022

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Michelle is writing her book! In this week's episode, join Michelle as she shares a week in her life while writing her book. She will go into detail on how she sets up her schedule, creates her power list and focus' on writing her first chapter.

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132. How to Conquer Your Productivity in 30 Days Jul 07, 2022

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This might be a long episode but it’s filled with a ton of discussion points around productivity!

We recently read the book The 30 day Productivity Plan by Damon Zahariades and we want to share our thoughts on whether this book can actually help you conquer your productivity in 30 days. In this episode we follow the author’s daily plan for how you can become a productivity master. So grab the book and follow along as we share what we loved and what we didn’t.

Don’t forget that we have our own 30 Days to Productivity FREE Guide. Head over to http://bit.ly/30daystocontracthours to grab it today!

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131. Casual Summer Chat: Let’s Catch Up With Life Jun 30, 2022

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Michelle and Bridget have had the longest break from talking since they became friends, but now they are back together…. IN PERSON! In this episode listen to two friends who are playing catch-up after almost 2 weeks of not talking.

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130. What To Do If You Are Changing Grade Levels Jun 23, 2022

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“You’re changing grade levels!” Yeah, your heart probably skipped a beat there for a second. Changing grade levels can be a huge task, especially if you have been teaching the same grade level for a long time. In today’s episode, we are going to break this project down into manageable tips you can implement!

We have both been in a position where we have had to change grade levels while teaching. So, we know how overwhelming and sometimes scary it can feel so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to it. We are going to be sharing some tips that hopefully you can apply to your situation to make it a little easier and a little less scary!

Now, every situation is a little different. You may WANT to change grade levels, you may dread changing grade levels, you may be moving only 1-2 grade levels, or you may be jumping multiple grade levels at once. We hope that these tips will put you at ease regardless of your situation!

In this episode you will hear:

How important a mindset shift can be to making this experience less stressful
Why purging can help to minimize stress and help you have a fresh start
Why is it okay to rely on your teammates… even if you've been teaching for years!
How being proactive will help to save your sanity at the start of the year
Why it is important to accept imperfection

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