The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers

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The Teaching Toolbox podcast is the ultimate resource for upper elementary and middle school teachers seeking time-tested strategies and ideas. With knowledgeable teacher guests, this podcast offers invaluable teaching tips and strategies that are sure to enhance your classroom experience. Tune in for expert advice from Brittany and Ellie on everything from lesson planning to classroom management. With over 50 years of teaching experience between them, they have the knowledge, expertise, and real-life know-how to get through any classroom day.

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Group Seating in the Classroom: Seating Arrangements

May 07 2024 21 mins  
Classroom seating charts are an art form. Balancing IEP inclusions, student personalities, and the unique group dynamics from one class to the next can present some tricky puzzles. Let's chat about some fresh ideas for middle school seating arrangements in today's episode.Topics DiscussedSurvey results about what's working in other middle school classrooms right nowHow to measure i

Teaching Through Photographs and Art

Apr 30 2024 17 mins  
We can learn so much about people and time periods by studying photographs. What a powerful tool to incorporate into social studies units. If you're craving a way to shake things up in your classroom, this episode is for you.Topics DiscussedUsing primary sourcesHow to use artwork from a historical time periodActivities that feature old photographsResourcesTake a look at the French

Making Geography Fun

Apr 23 2024 12 mins  
Whether you love or hate geography, we all have to know how to get from point A to point B, how to read a map, how to understand others' perceptions, and to value each other's cultures. Geography is important so let's make learning FUN.Topics DiscussedThe benefits of making geography funWhy you'll want to incorporate unusual, weird factsOur tried and true fun activities for learnin

Teaching With a Hands-On Approach

Apr 16 2024 15 mins  
If you want students to remember your classroom for many years, hands-on learning is the way to go. Today we're sharing social studies activities that will help make learning memorable and long lasting.Topics DiscussedWhy bother teaching with a hands-on approach?Our tried and true hands-on activities for social studiesResourcesInteractive Notebooks:https://www.teacherspayteachers.c

Using Literature to Teach Social Studies

Apr 09 2024 13 mins  
If you'd like to make the most of your instructional minutes while also helping students understand how different subjects connect in real life, then you'll love this episode about blending history and literature in the middle school classroom.Topics DiscussedWhy you might want to integrate subjectsHow to pair language arts and social studies topicsSome of our favorite books that l

Tips for the Final Quarter

Apr 02 2024 16 mins  
The home stretch is here! Whether you're seeing a lack of engagement or behavior challenges are on the rise, this episode is packed full of quick tips to make the end of your year a little bit smoother.Check out Ellie's class expectation wheels here:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Expectations-and-Class-Rules-Wheel-and-Template-for-Back-to-School-3886499Check

Teaching with Manipulatives in Math

Mar 26 2024 17 mins  
The research about math manipulatives really makes us reflect on HOW we are using these tools in the classroom. Pull a chair up to our teacher table and let's chat about this topic together!Topics DiscussedWhat are math manipulatives?Why are they effective in the middle school math classroom?How to use them effectively (and not use them effectively)Math teacher preparation programs

Using Number Lines in the Math Classroom

Mar 19 2024 13 mins  
The sky is the limit when it comes to number lines. They can be effective hands on tools, useful classroom decor options, or even a reference sheet for the student's workspace. This episode will help you think about number lines in a new way.Topics DiscussedOpen number linesFraction, decimal, percent number linesPositive and negative integer number linesDouble number linesRatiosVer

Why the Butterfly Method is NOT the Best Method

Mar 12 2024 12 mins  
Just because we see a new strategy on social media, doesn't mean it's the best teaching method for our students. Let's deep dive about the controversial butterfly method today and perhaps take this approach OUT of our teaching toolboxes.ResourcesCheck out Ellie’s free fraction training, Three Fraction Shortcuts to Avoid: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/3-common-mistakes-teachers-

Teaching and Celebrating Pi Day

Mar 05 2024 11 mins  
How will you be celebrating Pi Day with your mathematicians? Today we're sharing our tried and true favorite activities for this important celebration.Topics DiscussedWhat is Pi and Pi Day?Ideas for Celebrating Pi Day in the Math ClassroomResourcesCircle and Pi Category https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Cognitive-Cardio-Math/Search:circlePi Day Math Activity Bundle https://