The Classroom Collaborative Podcast

Latest Episodes:

BALANCED LITERACY PART 3 – PHONICS INSTRUCTION Mar 03, 2020

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TEACHER PODCAST PHONICS INSTRUCTION
In this teacher podcast episode, Deedee and Adam talk about phonics instruction in light of the science of reading. As life long learners, Deedee and Adam discuss how, sometimes, being a reflective teacher can be challenging.

Balanced Literacy - Part 2: Sight Words Feb 10, 2020

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In this podcast episode, Deedee and Adam talk about a new approach to teaching sight words in elementary classrooms. Based on the research, they discuss how sight words can actually be part of your explicit phonics instruction!

Book Recommendations:

A Fresh Look at Phonics by Wiley Blevins (Judy will you link to: https://amzn.to/2UA1VPV

This is Balanced Literacy by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Nancy Akhavan Judy will you (link to: https://amzn.to/2utb9mg

Encore Episode: When Students Struggle Feb 03, 2020

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Deedee and Adam share some tips to help communicate with parents to help support the student in and out of the classroom.

Finding Your Authentic Self with Jeff Koziatek! Jan 28, 2020

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Finding your authentic self with Jeff Koziatek!

Adam and Deedee had the honor of chatting with Jeff Koziatek about how teachers can be true to themselves and bring out the best in those around them.

Learn more about Jeff Koziatek and bring him to your school:
https://www.coreauthenticity.com/

What is Balanced Literacy? Part 1 - Phonics Jan 28, 2020

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What is Balanced Literacy: Part 1-Phonics

Deedee and Adam discuss the alarming statistics on language-related learning challenges and how that influences classroom instructional practices. They offer practical advice on how to incorporate more focused implicit instruction in less time.

Read more on the article Adam shared on 2019 Educational Research:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/2019-education-research-highlights

Teach Better in 2020 with special guest Rae Hughart Jan 07, 2020

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Ep 24: Teach Better in 2020 with special guest Rae Hughart

"Teach better today than you did yesterday. Teach better tomorrow than we did today." - Rae Hughart

Three Tips for 2020:
1. Allowing your students to own their own learning.
2. Build-in community purpose and relevance.
3. Connect with other educators.

Helpful links:
LEARN MORE ABOUT RAE: http://hugharthangout.weebly.com/
VISIT THEIR WEBSITE: www.teachbetter.com
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1897034833860708/
TWITTER: @teachbetterteam
MASTERY CHAT ON TWITTER Thursday nights 7pm CST, 8pm, EST: #masterychat
TEACH BETTER TALK PODCAST: https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/
EMAIL: Rae@teachbetter.com

Make Someone's Day Yellow...All Year Long!!! Jan 02, 2020

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How can we make kindness an active part of our community? Adam will share the movement he started in 2013 that has spread around the nation.
Y: It starts with you
E: Engaging in a conversation
L: Listen
L: Learn
O: Offer a compliment
W: We

Learn more and join in!
https://makesomeonesdayyellow.com/

Growing Professionally with Dave and Shelley Burgess Dec 24, 2019

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Deedee and Adam are joined by the husband and wife team behind Dave Burgess Consulting, Dave and Shelley Burgess. We discuss how they, through their company, help give voice to teacher and education leadership authors. Learn the story behind Dave's blockbuster book, Teach Like a Pirate.

You can find out more about Dave Burgess Consulting by visiting their website:
https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/

Engaging Students with Augmented Reality w/Special Guest Cynthia Kaye Dec 16, 2019

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Adam and Deedee sit down with the creator of Alive Studios, Cynthia B. Kaye, to discuss the past, present, and future of her award-winning software program that engages even the most reluctant learners.

Our Favorite Winter Books! Dec 09, 2019

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Join Deedee and Adam as they share some of their favorite winter books to use in your classroom! Here are some of the books we mentioned in this episode:

Winter Dance https://amzn.to/367MQY9
Snow https://amzn.to/367MQY9
The Snowy Day https://amzn.to/2YmgTso
Ice Bear https://amzn.to/38aGrgI
The Snowbelly Family of Chillyville Inn https://amzn.to/2RukJhN
The Missing Mitten Mystery https://amzn.to/2sMXNzX
Snow Day https://amzn.to/2s0Clan
The Emperor's Egg https://amzn.to/2Rp7ZJm

Find additional winter read aloud book suggestions by clicking:

https://mrswillskindergarten.com/category/curriculum/english-language-arts-ela/reading/read-aloud-books-for-winter/