While we may not be in the classroom right now, there is something very motivating and inspiring about listening to others get through a work week. Join Michelle Ferré in a week of teaching before COVID-19, and listen as she works to accomplish her goals and get things done. Michelle will share her tips and strategies that work for her as she gets through teaching, running a business, and completing grad school. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to our podcast? If you’re not, I want to e...
May 07, 2020•44 min
Every teacher dreams of what their classrooms would look like. The thought of bringing your likes and splashes of personality to your room excites you as you begin looking for jobs. But this joy of having your own class quickly dims as the reality of the work, papers, clutter, and organization begin taking over. You realize, very quickly in fact, that those twenty-three bodies take up way more space than you originally thought, and don’t get us started on all the school supplies and learning mat...
Apr 30, 2020•29 min
Teachers all around the world are working to establish a new "normal" routine as schools are being shut down and teachers are asked to give instruction from home. Join Michelle as she invites you to see how she navigates being a teacher during the COVID-19 shut down. You will hear how she works to schedule her day, accomplishes her goals and has to make adjustments because things just happen. This is a week-in-the-life of a teacher at home. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to our podcas...
Apr 28, 2020•53 min
The older that we get, the more we wish would have started certain things sooner. Like putting on that under eye cream to help prevent wrinkles or saving for retirement sooner. Just like in our everyday lives, we even have things we wish would have made sooner as teachers. We are sharing the 4 BIG organizational decisions that we wish we would have made sooner. Hopefully by us sharing these decisions, you might have an earlier start than we did or maybe even reconsider what you have been doing f...
Apr 23, 2020•30 min
We all love hacks that have a way to make your life a little bit easier. We have enough going on in our lives that finding simple ways to minimize friction is key. Gadgets are one way to create simple hacks to make life easier but no matter how fancy your gadget is, having hacks to help you with organization is essential. Today, we want to share some simple decluttering hacks that have worked wonders in getting us organized and more importantly, staying organized! SIMPLE DECLUTTERING HACKS [3:51...
Apr 16, 2020•17 min
Teachers all around the world are working to establish a new "normal" routine as schools are being shut down and teachers are asked to give instruction from home. Join Bridget as she invites you to see how she navigates being a teacher during the COVID-19 shut down, a mom to two boys at home and a wife to a work-from-home husband. You will hear how she works to schedule her day, accomplishes her goals and has to make adjustments because things just happen. This is a week-in-the-life of a teacher...
Apr 14, 2020•40 min
We can probably all identify the areas in our classrooms that could use a little TLC, but actually doing the action steps to getting it all done, without losing your sanity, is a whole other story. In our previous episode, we talked about the essentials areas in your classroom where you may want to give a little TLC in order for you to feel organized and refreshed. In this chat, we are sharing the actionable steps on how to follow through with the actual organizing we previously shared! ***Also ...
Apr 09, 2020•23 min
Winter is on its way out and that means that it is time to start spring cleaning! It never fails that when this time of the year comes around you start to feel the itch . You know, the feeling where you need to clean absolutely EVERYTHING in sight. However, if you are someone that starts to feel very overwhelmed by the thought of having to start cleaning and organizing your classroom, we’ve got you covered. We are sharing our TOP must do when cleaning your classroom. Keep in mind that if this is...
Apr 02, 2020•21 min
Have you ever reflected on your past and thought, I regret doing that as a kid, or I regret not going out more and being with my friends ? Chances are there is probably something out there that resonances with you in this fashion. There is a quote that reads, There are no regrets in life, just lessons. This cannot be more true for everyone. Our lives no matter how imperfect they belong to us. It is what has molded us to the person we are today. Instead of dwelling on your regrets in life, think ...
Mar 26, 2020•31 min
We pack our bags at the end of a school day with full intentions of grading the quizzes from math class that day, reading the novel that you just started with your group, or cutting out the circles that you need for tomorrow’s craft in science. You take the treacherous walk to your car carrying your backpack, lunchbox, purse and now a bag filled with things to do . You drive up to your home and you suddenly feel this overwhelming feeling of tiredness. You still have so much to do, but instead of...
Mar 19, 2020•33 min
We’ve all had those moments when we wake up and we already know that attempting to make through to the day with our 20+ students is just NOT going to happen. This is where you fall under two categories: 1. You begin stressing out because you have nothing ready but need to somehow will yourself to get your plans together for a sub or 2. You have all your things laid out and ready to go so that anyone walking in can easily pick up where you left off. Which are you? Have your lessons and materials ...
Mar 12, 2020•20 min
We have all felt it. You know. That feeling of success and that feeling of complete and utter defeat. When you feel really good in one area, another area suffers, and this leads you to feel self-doubt and anxiety that you are not performing the way that you should be. The answer is not to be good at everything or get all the things checked off your to-do but more about finding the balance that works for you and those individuals that are in your life. This is the one thing that so many people as...
Mar 05, 2020•19 min
We all have those teachers in our buildings. You know. The ones that have it all together and are able to leave no more than 20 minutes after the kids are dismissed. They seem so cool, calm and collected and have every resource printed and ready to go. Each time you see them, you secretly wonder “How. How are they able to do it all?” You beat yourself up because you wonder what you are doing wrong and why you can’t be like that teacher. We have all felt this way at some point in our careers. Our...
Feb 27, 2020•23 min
Batching is our JAM! When you understand the power of batching and utilize it to help you gain back your time and feel less stressed, you will never want to go back to your normal to-do list again! In our episode How to Lesson Plan Like a PRO, we talked about the power of project planning and in there we gave you a teaser that this week was all about batching. For all those out there that are already batching their work, they will tell you how it has helped them to become more efficient. It’s tr...
Feb 20, 2020•23 min
This is a topic that we think you all are going to absolutely LOVE! Today, we are talking about lesson planning. Yup. We said it. Lesson Planning. We want to dive deep into getting your lesson plans done so that you can leave on Friday feeling ready for the next week. But here is the thing, lesson planning is NOT a to-do. It’s not something you write to write down on your checklist because lesson planning is a project. In this case, it is a recurring project. When we understand that lesson plann...
Feb 13, 2020•23 min
We’ve all experienced the Neverending To-Do List. The list that makes you feel as though you can’t breathe and your heart is falling to the pit of your stomach. We have also experienced the satisfaction of marking items off of our to-do list and feeling the accomplishment that follows. A To-Do list is an incredibly useful tool. It helps to keep our focus, provides us with things to accomplish when our brains are not functioning properly. A good to-do list also frees up space within your brain. O...
Feb 06, 2020•29 min
We all know that the line of work that we are involved in * teaching* can be incredibly exhausting. We give so much of ourselves through our time, energy, understanding, heart, and we bare the burden of so many. Therefore, it’s of no surprise that we take the time to remind ourselves of the importance of taking time for YOU. The more you give, the more time you need to recoup and regain your strength in order to continue giving day in and day out. So, let’s chat about not only the why of putting...
Jan 30, 2020•16 min
In today’s episode, we are going to tackle the key ingredients in order for you to have the absolute best week ever! We all strive to have a great week. The kind of week where everything just seems to work in your favor and goes incredibly smoothly. From the copies, behaviors and mindset, everything seems to be perfect, but the reality is that life is very much like a drive through town. Some days can feel as though you are hitting every red light on the street and others can feel like you are z...
Jan 23, 2020•24 min
If you’ve listened to episode #002 then you’ve learned our 5 ways to help build an effective morning routine, and while having a morning routine is critical to jumpstart your day on the ‘right foot’, having an evening routine to decompress from the day’s activities and all around *craziness* can be, arguably, more important. In today’s episode, we are sharing our evening routines and the differences and commonalities between them both. Now here is our disclaimer, THIS WILL LOOK DIFFERENT FOR EVE...
Jan 16, 2020•28 min
We are huge fans of watching videos on morning routines for all types of individuals from all different fields. There is something about getting to peek into their lives and seeing how they do it . You might call it creepy or even a little more stalker ish , but we call it research for building the ideal morning experience and ensuring that you start the day with a positive mindset. We went through countless videos of morning routines and even analyzed our own routines and we were able to identi...
Jan 09, 2020•27 min
A new year makes so many of us reflect back on the year that we are leaving behind and think about what could be different in the new year. It's a time for new opportunities, new experiences and resolutions that make us happier and more successful as individuals and in our professions. However, reality comes flooding back quickly and what we dreamed of doing to make the year better is left as a burden of “more things” that need to get done. That is why we need to rethink New Year’s Resolutions a...
Jan 02, 2020•24 min
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