Anxiety comes in many different forms and can come on at a moment's notice. Our students are going through more than we could ever imagine and we need to be sure we are being proactive to help them through their big feelings.  In today's episode, Kayla Durkin, host of the Let's Talk Teaching Podcast, is sharing signs and symptoms of anxiety in students and what you can do to help your students cope.  Looking for more? Read this blog post -- www.ndteaching.com/anxiety Instagram: @northdakotateaching Blog: www.ndteaching.com Facebook page: www.ndteaching.com/facebook  

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Recognizing Anxiety in Students

Did you know it's never too late to build a positive relationship with your students? Students often ask for love in the most unloving ways, and today Kayla Durkin is going to share ideas for building your relationship with these students who are struggling.  Are you a student-teacher or  first-year teacher? If so, be sure to join our First Year Teacher Support Facebook page at www.ndteaching.com/facebook Wanna chat? Head on over to Instagram @northdakotateaching and introduce yourself! Find more on the blog! www.ndteaching.com

Getting to Know Your Students on a Personal Level

Welcome to 2022! In this episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing her word for 2022 as well as ways to keep working towards the best version of you every day! In this episode Kayla mentions: Five Minute Journal Start Today Journal Atomic Habits Check these out at www.ndteaching.com/amazon Be sure to send Kayla a DM on Instagram @northdakotateaching

Starting 2022 Off Right

You're so close! You're just a few days away from winter break and we want to be sure that this break is filled with rest, relaxation, and everything you need to refill your bucket after these past few months.  In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing five must-do teacher tasks before winter break, to ensure that you don't even have to think about school if you don't want to. You deserve a stress-free break with zero responsibilities and these tasks will help you get there!

5 Teacher Tasks to Complete Before Winter Break

It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also one of the most stressful times of the year.  In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing 10 teacher tips to help you stay energized and healthy during the holiday season! www.ndteaching.com

10 Teacher Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season

Staying on top of our teacher responsibilities is no joke, but with teacher batching, it becomes just a little bit more manageable!  In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how to prioritize what you assign, what you grade, and how to use the teacher batching method to save time grading! This three-part series is all about finding teacher routines and systems to stay organized and help you leave at your contracted time! Links: www.ndteaching.com/blossom www.ndteaching.com/checklist Find more teaching tips at www.ndteaching.com Instagram @northdakotateaching Email: Kayla@ndteaching.com  

Teacher Batching Part 3: Five Simple Ways to Save Time Grading

It's time to start batching your teacher responsibilities, my friends! No more trying to do every single task every single day and at the end of the day feeling like you didn't get anything accomplished. In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how we can prioritize the tasks on our plate, work smarter, not harder, and use our contracted time wisely! Instagram: @northdakotateaching Website: www.ndteaching.com

Batching Teacher Responsibilities

As a teacher, the to-do list never ends! We could work an unlimited amount of hours each week, and still need more time in the day.  In today's episode, Kayla Durkin is sharing all about how she went from working an extra 10-20 hours every week to batching classroom to-do lists and tasks so that she could stick to her contracted hours.  Podcast Host: Kayla Durkin, founder of the Blossoming Teacher Course www.ndteaching.com/blossom Instagram @northdakotateaching Website: www.ndteaching.com Link mentioned today: www.ndteaching.com/map  

How to Optimize Your Prep Time and Stick to Your Contracted Hours

Have you seen the teacher roller coaster that displays the phases of a school year? Today we are sharing about the phases that you're going through right now. From anticipation to survival and disillusionment. October is a hard month for teachers and you are not alone. If you're struggling and overwhelmed, I want you to know that you are not alone!  

Real Talk for Teachers Who Are Struggling Right Now

I've gotten a lot of requests for this episode! Listen in as I discuss how to make small group instruction work in your classroom. This is such a great way to differentiate within your classroom and meet your students where they are.

Small Group Instruction

Let's talk about Student-Led Conferences and Parent-teacher Conferences. Whether they are teacher-led or student-led, conferences can be a bit stressful to plan! Listen in as I share some of my favorite tips for conferences and explain different ways to organize such a busy event.  

Conference Season is Upon Us

Whether you're just wrapping up your student teaching or you're looking for a new school to call home, Sydney Lafrenz is your go-to girl for help on all things resumes, cover letters, interviews, and landing your dream job!  

Teacher Interview Tips with Sydney Lafrenz

Join Jocelynn Hubbard as she inspires educators to transform their planning, lessons, and the classroom environment with culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices. In today’s episode, Jocelynn is sharing the three questions she believes will help you refocus your instruction so that all students feel seen, heard, and welcomed in your classroom! The most dangerous phrase in the English language is, ‘We have always done it this way.’ - Rear Admiral Grave Hopper Gloria Ladson-Billings  Dr. Geneva Gay Zaretta Hammond Goldy Muhammad Culture Centered Classroom Success Kit https://www.customteachingsolutions.com/success-kit Instagram @iteachcustom Jocelynn Hubbard, M.Ed is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC. She is an experienced educator, speaker, professional development creator and facilitator. Driven by a passion to see the diverse people of our world feel welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated, she provides training to teachers on becoming and remaining culturally competent, and using culturally responsive teaching practices to not only allow all children to see and be seen in daily instruction, but also increase engagement, information retention, and academic achievement.  As a wife and mother of five, her goals include squeezing in time for exercise, finding moments of joy each day, and parenting each of her children as unique individuals. Jocelynn received a B.S. in Education from Miami University (OH) and an MA in Education from The University of North Carolina – Pembroke. She also has a graduate certificate in Gifted & Talented instruction from The University of North Carolina – Charlotte.

Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom with Jocelynn Hubbard

Meeting our students where they are is easier said than done. However, when we reflect on our teaching practice and spend time understanding what works and doesn't work with our students, we begin to adjust our ways of teaching to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students. 

Enhancing Your Tier I Instruction to Meet Your Students Where They Are

The beginning of any school year can be tough and this year is no exception. I often hear first-year teachers say that they were not prepared for what they face the first few days or weeks of the school year. Even veteran teachers can get surprised by a new year with new students! I want you to know you are NOT alone! On this episode, I share a few tips to start the school year off right, no matter what grade you teacher. Remember, every day is a new day and it's another chance to start over!

A Little Encouragement for the Start of the Year

Are you looking for tips and tricks to use in your classroom, at home, and on the go? Join Kayla Durkin, a fifth year teacher and teacher-author, as she and future guests share every day inspiration, teacher tips, healthy living, and more! Whether you are a teacher, stay-at-home mom, or just a girl trying to find her place in this world, the North Dakota Teaching podcast is for YOU!

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