The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

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Let's Relaunch This Thing! Mar 30, 2025

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Deedee and Adam are back and excited to chat about all things education with amazing teachers and friends. Join them in their weekly discussions as they dive into trending topics, latest news, and whatever else comes up!

Adam and Deedee recount multiple attempts to kickstart their podcast after a long break.

They outline plans to feature teachers, counselors, and administrators who make a difference.
A teacher tip about how to create a whisper phone with your hand that Deedee learned from a conference attendee.

EP 98 - Classroom Teachers We Remember Jan 29, 2024

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Deedee and Adam chat about teachers that had an impact on them.

They share heartfelt stories about the teachers who left a lasting impact on our lives. Join us as we delve into the inspiring world of education, reminiscing about the dedicated individuals who shaped our early years.

We'll explore the profound influence these teachers had on our journeys, discussing the teaching methods that made learning engaging and unforgettable. From innovative activities to memorable classroom moments, we'll paint a vivid picture of the educators who made a difference.

Get ready for a conversation filled with anecdotes, laughter, and a genuine appreciation for those unsung heroes in education. Tune in to discover how the passion of these teachers ignited a spark within us, shaping the way we view learning and the impact it can have on young minds.

This podcast episode is not just a trip down memory lane, but a celebration of the incredible educators who dedicate their lives to shaping the future. Join Deedee and Adam as we pay tribute to those special teachers who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of their students.

Ep 97 - Special Guest Childrens' Book Author Shannon Olsen Jan 23, 2024

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Deedee and Adam sit down to chat with Shannon Olsen, second grade teacher turned best selling children's book author!

Shannon is the author behind the children's books:

Our Class is a Family

Our School is a Family

A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School

A Letter From Your Teacher: On the Last Day of School

Join us as we discuss her inspiration for her books and how she took her first book from idea to publication!

Find more about Shannon and book an author visit on her teaching blog:

https://lifebetweensummers.com/

Ep. 96 - Small Group Success in the Science of Reading World Jan 17, 2024

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Deedee and Adam chat about how to provide small group instruction in the science of reading world!

Many of us were familiar with how to form small groups when we taught guided reading through leveled texts. Now that we know leveled texts actually hinder student reading progression, should our small group instruction look different?

Deedee will share her ideas on forming skills groups and how to structure your small group differentiated instruction that aligns with a structured literacy approach.

Ep. 95 - 2024 Plans & Goals! Jan 07, 2024

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Deedee and Adam get together to chat about what they've been up to, plans for the upcoming year, and goals they've set for themselves. A few reminders for teachers to take care of themselves are also included!

Find more from Deedee & Adam:

www.mrswillskindergarten.com

www.adampetersoneducation.com

Teach Children in a Way They Want to Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber Jun 13, 2022

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In today's episode of the Classroom Collaborative Podcast, Deedee and Adam sit down with the creative genius that is Jerry Kolber!

Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group. He is also an Emmy-nominated co-creator and showrunner of Nat Geo's biggest hit series Brain Games and Netflix's Brainchild with Pharrell Williams.

Beginning his career within the production auditing department of New York Undercover, Jerry dove in headfirst when it came to working in the entertainment field with networks as varied as Disney, Bravo, HBO, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and MTV. Overall, Jerry has written, produced, supervised, and run over 400 episodes of various premium television and streaming content pieces.

Today, Jerry is focused on education - specifically changing the game to create a system that helps children learn without stamping them all out of the same mold along the way.

He is the voice behind Who Smarted? a podcast that’s aimed at children aged 6 to 10. Each episode teaches kids something new through humor, stories, and even interactive games. Within just one year, they’ve hit 3 million downloads for the show.

You can find Jerry:

On Twitter: @JerryKolber
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerkolber/
Who Smarted?
Atomic Entertainment Group

Find ways to help hook for kindergarten, first and second-grade students with the content found on Who Smarted? podcast and it is free!

You can find the show notes and transcripts at:

Podcasts For Kids – Teach Children In A Way They Want To Learn With Special Guest Jerry Kolber

Let's Chat About Classroom Behavior with Brandie Rosen May 24, 2022

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Let's Talk about Classroom Behavior! We have heard from countless kindergarten teachers and first-grade teachers about how classroom behaviors are more prevalent in schools. In this episode of the Classroom Collaborative Podcast, Deedee is joined by special guest Brandie Rosen.

Deedee and Brandie discuss a few practical ideas to include in your classroom to help students become more independent and self regulating.

Brandie has spent the past 25 years as a special education teacher, administrator, and teacher coach. She has mentored 1000s of teachers, built district-wide programs, and trained teachers both nationally and internationally in creating classrooms that work for all students. She has worked with students with and without disabilities from preschool through high school. She provides training in classroom management, behavior, and all things special education. She is passionate about creating professional development for teachers that is practical, meaningful, and most importantly, makes their lives easier. She has also created online courses and memberships in classroom management, special education, and behavior management.

You can learn more about Brandie on her website:

https://teachinguntangled.com/

You can find other episodes:

https://mrswillskindergarten.com/podcast/

Summer is Coming! Teachers on Summer Break! May 17, 2022

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Elementary teachers in summer! How are you taking a break and how can you fill your teacher bucket? Adam and Deedee talk about some professional learning opportunities for kindergarten and first-grade teachers. They offer suggestions on books to read and conferences that will get them excited for next year!

Learn more about The Educator Summit by going to:

The Educator Summit

Catch up on all of the past podcast notes by heading to:

https://mrswillskindergarten.com/podcast_episodes/teacher-professional-development/

You can find the show notes and transcript by clicking:

Teacher Professional Development Teachers Sliding Into Summer!

Spread Classroom and Community Kindness with Yellow Day! May 02, 2022

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Deedee and Adam chat about Adam's kindness movement that has spread globally. His #betheyellow message challenges people of all ages to create brightness wherever they go!

How can you include these kindness ideas in your own classroom? Listen as Adam explains what Yellow Day looks like in his own kindergarten classroom.

Blending Practices that Yield Better Results Apr 25, 2022

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Deedee and Adam continue their discussion on the Science of Reading. Specifically, they discuss blending and segmenting best practices. Deedee was asked by a kindergarten teacher if teachers should include alphabet cards that include the key sound picture (mnemonics) on the card to practice blending and segmenting.

Listen in to learn about how to make your instruction more efficient and more effective.

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