The Teacher Time Podcast

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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

Jul 04 2023 17 mins

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’

My Daily Routine as a Teacher Mom on Summer Break

Jun 27 2023 13 mins

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 g

2 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Year of Teaching

Jun 20 2023 16 mins

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 Ep

How Teachers Can Decompress And Actually Enjoy Summer Break

Jun 13 2023 13 mins

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 summe

What To Do With Students During the Last Week of School

Jun 06 2023 13 mins

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

REPLAY: Exactly How to Declutter Your Classroom

May 30 2023 20 mins

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 classr

How to Pack and Organize Efficiently at the End of the School Year

May 23 2023 13 mins

It’s about that time in the school year where you’re going to be packing up your classroom. Maybe you're decluttering a little bit and thinking about what you want to change for the upcoming year. Whether you're making updates to your classroom set up, classroom organization, planning, or even classroom management. In this episode, I'm sharing a big picture of the 4

Tips to Easily Write Report Card Comments for Elementary Teachers

May 16 2023 13 mins

Does writing report card comments take hours because you’re just not sure what to write? If you dread report card season every quarter and desperately want writing comments to be easier, you’ve come to the right place. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to make writing report card comments easy in 3 steps. In This Episode About Report Card Comment Tips, You’ll

3 Report Card Mistakes I've Made That You Can Learn From

May 09 2023 14 mins

Report cards can be a hefty task, I get it. If report cards have been taking you hours upon hours to do, then you are going to love this episode! I’m sharing 3 mistakes that I’ve made when it comes to writing report cards to help you with what not to do so you can write accurate and objective report cards for your students in less than 2 hours. What's Covered in This Epis

No-Prep Student Engagement Strategies to Make Learning Fun

May 02 2023 16 mins

We're nearing the end of the year and your students are tired, you're tired, but learning still has to happen. How are you going to keep your students engaged? Today I'm sharing 3 engagement strategies that you can use with your students right away. Not just at the end of the year, but all the time! The best thing about these strategies is they are absolutely no-prep. T