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The Teacher Time Podcast Stephanie Palovchik, Teacher Time Management
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You know how elementary teachers are always working long hours? What if it didn’t have to be like that? Join Stephanie Palovchik, a classroom kindergarten teacher, mama, and teacherpreneur, as she shares simple tips and productivity strategies for elementary teachers who want to get prepped before the weekend. If you’re an elementary teacher wondering how it’s possible to work a schedule you love and be an effective teacher, you’re in the right place. The Teacher Time Podcast is your place to get bite-sized professional development that they didn’t teach you in college.
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My Favorite Tools for Teacher Organization
Classroom organization is really important for elementary teachers. Solid organization can help you plan and prep more efficiently. As teachers, we have tons of options for how to organize our classrooms. But what are the best options that will make keeping up with classroom organization easy? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 of my favorite tools for teacher organization.
What’s Covered In This Episode:
My favorite tool for digital organization - Google Drive - plus how to keep it organized.
The best bins to organize your teacher resources
Why drawers are a versatile tool for classroom organization and how to use them in your classroom.
Links Mentioned:
Monthly Bin Labels
10 Drawer Cart
Free Download: 5 Simple Tools to Organize Your Classroom
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My Daily Routine as a Teacher Mom on Summer Break
Teacher moms, this one’s for you! During the school year, we have a routine every single day. Then summer comes… and while the break is much needed, this big shift in routine can be challenging, especially with kids. In this episode, I’m sharing the very flexible daily routine that I follow as a teacher mom on summer break.
What’s Covered In This Episode:
Why having a general routine for summer break is helpful
How I break up our day
Examples of activities we do during each part of our day
Links Mentioned:
College 2 Classroom Summit is happening TODAY: June 27th. Grab your ticket here!
Free Self Care Summer Planner
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2 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Year of Teaching
If I could go back in time and tell my first year teacher self anything … these would be the first two pieces of advice I would give. And since I can’t go back in time, I’m just recording myself sharing this advice with all of you. Whether you’re a new teacher, seasoned teacher, or somewhere in between, this episode has advice everyone can use!
What’s Covered In this Episode:
What makes teaching so hard during the first year (my personal experience)
The one thing you absolutely must be clear on before students step foot in your classroom
How to make teaching sustainable from the beginning
Links Mentioned:
Grab your ticket to the College 2 Classroom Virtual Summit! I’ll be guest speaking on today’s topic. You’ll gain access to all presentations from experienced educators who are ready to help you be the best teacher you can be!
Editable Classroom Handbook -
How Teachers Can Decompress And Actually Enjoy Summer Break
Your school year has been busy and you are ready for summer break. But shutting your teacher brain off is easier said than done. How can you decompress after a busy school year so that you’re able to truly relax this summer? We’ll answer that question in this episode.
The rule that will help you actually take a break
How routines can be helpful tools for teachers on summer break
Ideas that will get your mind off your classroom
Links Mentioned:
End of Year Teacher Guide -
What To Do With Students During the Last Week of School
There's so much to do at the end of the school year. You have report cards to complete and a classroom to pack up. But what about your students? Maybe you feel the pressure to plan some extra fancy activities. Maybe you're so overwhelmed by everything else on your to-do list that you have no idea what to plan. I have good news - You can keep your last week plans simple, but meaningful.
What's Covered in this Episode:
Easy activity ideas for the end of the school year
Tips that will save you time and energy
Simple end-of-year gift ideas
Links Mentioned:
End of Year Series Playlist
End of Year Checklists and Guide
End of Year Slideshow Template -
REPLAY: Exactly How to Declutter Your Classroom
It's time for a replay! This week, we're republishing a highly requested episode from our End of Year Teacher Series that went live in 2022.
This episode is the second of four in our End of Year Teacher Series. In this episode, we talk all about one thing you should be doing at the end of the school year to make your life easier later. What is it? Decluttering your classroom.
Inside the episode, I'll go through 3 steps to make sure you're tidying your classroom so you're scrambling to do it during the back to school season. You can find the full website show notes here.
What's Covered In This Episode:
The importance of decluttering
A rule of thumb for deciding what to keep and what to get rid of
Why you should be taking inventory of what you have
How to put things back so you're not kicking yourself later
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Just discovered this wonderful podcast from a thoughtful educator who realizes what teachers need and is motivated to truly help! Thanks so much for your valuable insight and I look forward to listening to the rest of your awesome episodes :)
Time Saver and a Must Listen for me!
Teaching is rewarding but it is also hard! I love the simple idea of making a list and sticking to it. I also love her reminders to focus on one thing at a time. It is so easy to get distracted and begin several (sometimes way too many) projects or tasks. Consolidating planning, copies, organizing days, etc has been very helpful for me. Her podcast serves as a reminder to stay focused and prioritize our TO DO list at school so we can LEAVE it at school. I look forward to hearing her podcast and it has been very helpful for me! I listen in the car on the way to school most mornings and will often listen to her old podcasts again and again :)
Super knowledgeable!
Stephanie is the productivity guru! I love listening in each Tuesday! Her ideas for reducing overwhelm are so helpful, she’s relatable, and her passion for supporting educators is powerful.