This Teacher Life

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How to Never Waste Another Second Planning Your Advisory, Morning Meeting, or SEL Time (No Cap) Bonus Replay Episode Jun 25, 2023

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Do you find planning awesome lessons for students to be a time vampire?

We know that quality activities make a huge impact, but the time and effort it requires is overwhelming.

That is especially true for our advisory, morning meeting, and SEL.

Often times schools don’t give us any resources for this important time OR they give us curriculum that feels cheesy, unauthentic, and kids hate it.

In this episode I am going to eliminate all these problems and give you 180 solutions, literally!

I promise this 25 minute podcast will save you more than 25 hours of planning.

Episode Notes:

Check out the NEWEST Version of 180 Days of Awesome SEL

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Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

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Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Connect with Monica on social media:

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How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher Routine REMIX! Bonus Replay Episode Jun 18, 2023

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What does your morning routine look like as a teacher?

Is it chaotic?

It is predictable?

Is it stressful?

Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school with students?

In today’s episode you will learn how to maximize your morning by remixing your routine a little

You will hear exactly what I do in my car Monday-Friday to help make the most of every single second.

Routine drive results and I promise this episode will make your morning drive WAY better, not matter how long the commute.

Episode Links:

Maximize Your Morning with Students with 180 Days of Awesome SEL:

monicagenta.com/180SEL

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

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2 Teacher Tips that Will Make Your Sub Plans AMAZING (And De-Stress Your Life Too) Bonus Replay Episode Jun 11, 2023

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Being gone from school can be SO stressful!

Sometimes we think, “Oh my gosh, it’s just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!”

But what if I told you there are 2 simple things you can add/change to your plans that make it SO much easier.

Your students will be engaged while you are gone AND their behaviors will be awesome!

Sound too good to be true? It’s not!

Check out this episode that is packed full of fun and freaking awesome tips to de-stress your life when you have to leave your classroom.

Episode Links:

Get These Engaging Battle Brackets! Perfect for Relationship Building AND Your Sub Folder/Files:

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Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

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Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

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1 Relationship Building + SEL Game That You WANT To Play This Year (Probably The Best Activity I’ve Ever Made…) Bonus Replay Episode Jun 04, 2023

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Are you looking for ideas that will boost classroom engagement, help with relationship building, are perfect for SEL, AND kids are going to motivated to participate?

Well this one game will help with ALL of that! Seriously.

Finding high-quality, low-prep teacher ideas can be hard.

But this game is perfect for all grade levels and is so easy to implement!

I promise your students will be begging to play this classroom game over and over!

Episode Notes:

Looking for TONS of Engaging Classroom IDEAS! Check out The Awesome Academy for Teachers for 2023-2024

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Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Want some Awesome PD At Your School? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

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4 Simple Things That You NEED To Do to Have a Sensational Summer as a Teacher (Don’t Miss These Ideas) May 28, 2023

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Teachers, are you so excited about summer break?

You should be!

We, as educators, have worked SO hard this school year: teaching kids, reaching kids, inspiring kids, and breaking through to kids.

Now, it is time to re-fresh and re-charge, but I’m wondering if your summer in structured in a way to make the most of it?

In this episode I share 4 simple ideas that will help you maximize your momentum and help you have a sensational summer.

Don’t skip this emotional and energetic finale episode of season 4.

Episode Notes:

Get Signed Up for The Awesome Academy Before Summer Begins:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

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Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

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How to Bring Your Teacher Life to a Whole New Level- You are SO Much MORE than “JUST a Teacher” May 21, 2023

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Teachers, are you finding yourself a little stuck right now personally or professionally?

Do you feel like you want or need to be “more than just a teacher”

When we use the word “just” we cut ourselves short because being a teacher in an incredible profession.

But perhaps you have other ideas, passions, and projects you would like to pursue.

So what’s holding you back? Time? Perfection? Motivation?

Often times we get stuck and we say things like, “I just don’t…”

We cut our plans and our progress short.

But what if I told you it’s time to celebrate your slash!

What does that mean?

Find out in this super exciting, motivational episode that could literally change your life, forever!

Episode Notes:

How To Get Help Creating Your Slash:

monicagenta.com/just

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

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THIS Classroom Management Idea is EXACTLY What We Teachers Need Right Now May 14, 2023

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Is your classroom currently a tornado of disorganized, disrespectful, or disengaged students?

Is your teacher heart currently a tsunami of frustration, fear, or freaking stressed?

If you said YES to any of that I hear you.

And I have the exact strategy to solve it!

In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast I share a super simple classroom management hack that will make the end of your awesome.

I’m confident you will be clapping and praising the profession when you try this hack with your students!

Episode Notes:

Get TONS of Awesome Classroom Management Ideas Here:

monicagenta.com/awesomeacademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

3 Reasons Why Teachers Are Leaving Education + Solutions on How to Solve the Problem If You Are Stressed & Struggling May 07, 2023

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Teacher burnout is the highest it has ever been!

There are 3 main reasons why educators are declaring they are leaving for good.

Can you predict why?

Are you experiencing any of these same problems?

In this episode we will explore why teacher’s leaving is at an all time high but more importantly, what you and I can do about it.

This motivational episode will dish out the facts, but also help you focus on what you need to do to be your best personally and professionally!

Episode Notes:

Join Me for the Awesome Academy for the 2023-2034 School Year! Fun Flexible PD:

monicagenta.com/AwesomeAcademy

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

Teachers: Make Every Friday SO Fun for Students (And You) with This Awesome Activity Apr 30, 2023

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Raise your hand if you like having fun. (Every student AND teacher just raised their hand)

Teaching can be hard. Being a student can be hard.

But what if there was a way to make sure that every single Friday in your classroom was ending on a great note?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life we explore how a simple activity can get kids laughing, learning, and loving your class.

I am confident by the end of this idea you will be inspired to have 180 Days of Awesome and 36 weeks of Fun Times Friday.

Episode Notes:

Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons that Are AWESOME Here:

monicagenta.com/180SEL

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd

Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed

1 Classroom Activity That will Blow Your Mind (In a Good Way) Apr 23, 2023

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Do you currently have some students that are giving you a run for your money?

Do you currently have a few kids who seem SO hard to reach and teach?

Do you feel like relationships are really hard to build in the spring time?

What if I told you that 1 classroom activity could change all of that?

If you want to have a thrilling end to this school year, I AM sure you are in the right place.

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life we explore how using “I AM” statements is WAY more than just a reflection, but an opportunity to connect and create a dynamic classroom culture.

I am confident by the end of this idea you will be inspired to have 180 Days of Awesome and 36 weeks of Thrilling Thursdays.

Episode Notes:

Get 180 FULL SEL Lessons that Are AWESOME Here:

monicagenta.com/180SEL

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

Needing some uplifting, awesome professional development at your school? Let’s Connect:

http://monicagenta.com/pd

Connect with Monica on social media:

Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed

Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd