Today on the podcast is an episode that is really important to me.. Teachers, Enjoy Your Summer Break! And it’s something that I feel really passionately about. It is so easy these days to think that we need to sacrifice our summer break and keep working. Many teachers even admit to going into school to work over the summer holidays.. And this is something that I really want to focus on with you today and help you be able to enjoy your summer break again.. Not spend it working!

What Am I Talking About?

In this podcast episode today, I am talking all about;

• Why you need to be taking time off over the summer.
• The benefits of taking time off over summer.
• Consequences if you spend your summer working.
• My top 5 tips to help you get organized. These will help you to be able to enjoy your summer break – and not spend it working!
• Ways to get organized in advance next school year, so that you can enjoy your summer.

Helpful Links

• My Chocolate Croissant Recipe
• 5 End of Year Tips
• Ending the School Year Positively
• Preparing for the End of the School Year

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Today on the podcast I’m discussing ending the school year positively. Let’s face it, the end of the school year can be tough, stressful and very overwhelming. And it’s very easy to start feeling really negative and just wishing those last few days away.

But the end of the year is the perfect opportunity for us to reflect and look back on the school year. And there’s no better feeling than walking out of that door on the last school day of the year and feeling positive and happy.

What Am I Talking About?

In this episode I am talking about;

• End of year overwhelm.
• Connecting with staff.
• Memory jars.
• Reminiscing.
• Breakfast club.
• Takeout lunch.
• Compliment circle.
• Ending the year on a positive.

Helpful Links

Below are some helpful links to podcast episodes, blog posts and resources that I discuss in this podcast episode;

• End of Year Tips for Special Education Teachers Podcast Episode
• Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year
• Preparing for the End of the Year
• End of the Year Resources
• Memory Book

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I am so excited today to be sharing my 5 must-do’s for the new school year. I always get asked about what my to-do list looks like for the new school year. And while I do have a list longer than 5 items – because let’s face it, who doesn’t? I do have a priority list of 5 must-do’s that I get done every school year. And I focus heavily on getting these 5 things done before I move onto anything else. And because so many of you always ask this question, I decided to make it into a podcast episode for you.

What Am I Talking About?

• My 5 priorities for the new school year.
• Visuals.
• Classroom displays.
• Communication aides.
• Work, themes and holidays.
• Classroom schedule.
• Saving time.
• Keeping your summer for you – with no stress!

Helpful Links

Below are some helpful links to podcast episodes, blog posts and resources that I discuss in this podcast episode;

• Classroom Visuals Bundle
• Set Up Your Classroom
• Back to School Resources
• Classroom Decor Packs
• Daily Class Schedule Podcast Episode
• My Top 5 Visuals for the Classroom Podcast Episode
• Using a Communication Book Blog Post
• Daily Classroom Schedule Blog Post
• What to Do On the First Day of School Blog Post

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I am so excited to be sharing my 5 end of year tips for special education teachers in this podcast episode. It’s really important to have a good plan in place for the end of the school year. One reason being is that it will help you to have a more relaxed summer – and actually take time off from work. So, if you’re ready to take control and have a smooth end of year, this is the episode for you.

What Am I Talking About?

• End of Year Tips
• Classroom Displays
• Connecting with New Students
• Delegating Jobs
• Food and Perishable Goods
• Cupboards
• Organization
• Back to School Prep

Helpful Links

Below are some links that you may find helpful to make your end of year as smooth as possible, as well as helping you get prepared for the new school year.

• Classroom Display Packs
• Editable Newsletters
• Keeping Students Engaged at the End of the Year
• End of Year Resources
• Back to School Resources

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I think it’s safe to say we all know how hard it is keeping students engaged at the end of the year. Over the years, I’ve really tried a number of different strategies – and used a lot of trial and error – to help with this. And today I am so excited to share my top tips with you for keeping your students engaged during this busy and sometimes crazy time of year.

What Am I Talking About?

• Tips for keeping students engaged at the end of the year.
• The importance of routines.
• Free choice time.
• Themes.
• Calming activities.
• Getting outdoors.

Helpful Links

Below are some links that you may find helpful to continue learning and gaining ideas and strategies. As well as resources that can help to make this time of year smoother and less stressful;

• 5 Tips for Transitioning Students Podcast
• Preparing for the End of the Year Podcast
• End of Year Resources
• May Classroom Theme Ideas Blog Post

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Today on the podcast I am sharing my top 5 tips for transitioning students to a new classroom or even school. Transition can be tough – not just for the student, but for their family too. And that’s why I always like to be organized and prepared in advance for transitioning, to make it a smooth and less stressful process for everyone involved.

What Am I Talking About?

In this episode today, I am talking about;

• 5 tips to help make transition smoother.
• Using visuals.
• Social stories.
• Being organized.
• Student cheat sheets.
• Visits.
• Transition days.
• Family communication and building relationships.

Helpful Links

Below are some links that you may find helpful to continue learning about ways to support transition. As well as resources that can help to make the process smoother and less stressful;

• Transition Tips Blog Post
• End of Year Resources
• Preparing for the End of the Year Podcast

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Welcome to my ‘Making Reading Fun’ mini podcast series. Today on the podcast I’m talking all about the ‘Book Creator’ app for the third and final episode in this mini series. So many of you have been reaching out to me on Instagram asking how do I get my students to love reading and story time so much. And that’s when I decided to put together a mini series with ideas of how you can make reading fun.. Which will hopefully get your students to love reading as much as mine do!

What Am I Talking About?

• Book Creator App.
• Free vs Paid Options.
• Class Create-a-Story.
• Individual Create-a-Story.
• Using the Book Creator app to Extend the Learning.
• Continuing Stories.
• Encouraging Creativity and Imagination.
• Ways to Use the App.

Helpful Links

Below are some helpful links that are linked to what I’ve been talking about in this podcast episode;

• Episode #1 Making Reading Fun Series: Story Sacks
• Episode #2 Making Reading Fun Series: Sensory Stories
• Follow Me on Instagram
• Using Book Creator for Data Collection
• Recommended iPad Apps

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Welcome to my ‘Making Reading Fun’ mini podcast series. Today on the podcast I’m talking all about sensory stories for the second episode in this mini series. So many of you have been reaching out to me on Instagram asking how do I get my students to love reading and story time so much. And that’s when I decided to put together a mini series with ideas of how you can make reading fun.. Which will hopefully get your students to love reading as much as mine do!

WHAT AM I TALKING ABOUT?

For the second episode in this mini series, I am talking all about sensory stories. These are still one of my absolute favorite tools to use with my students and they can be so easy to put together. In this episode you’ll hear me talking about;

• What are they?
• How to use them.
• Making scripts for them.
• Examples of a sensory story session.
• Storing and organization.
• Preparing and planning in advance.
• Using staff.
• Benefits of sensory stories.

HELPFUL LINKS

Below are some helpful links that are linked to what I’ve been talking about in this podcast episode;

• Episode #1 Making Reading Fun Series: Story Sacks
• VIP Membership; Sign Up for a 3 Day Free Trial
• Free Sensory Story Script: How to Catch an Elf
• Making Story Time Fun Podcast Episode

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