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Join Cassie Tabrizi from Create-Abilities as she explores important concepts and practices in elementary education. Featuring weekly episodes that include expert interviews, classroom best practices, and entertaining and engaging conversations with other teachers, this is the perfect show to improve your classroom and your teaching chops in a fun, approachable way.
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During this episode we talk about important ways we can help our youngest students learn and grow. We talk about what teacher clarity looks like with preK and kindergarten students as well as the different types of play. Kateri’s book has real-life examples on some of the best teaching practices for student learning and I can’t recommend it enough. KATERI'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3W1b3d3 BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
1During this episode we talk about what culturally responsive teaching looks like and why it is so important for our students. Diane and Sydney also share ideas on how to help students feel safe and valued through an assets-based lens. THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3BzNq2Y BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how to be culturally responsive in our classrooms. Dr. Budhai and Dr. Grant also help us understand unconscious bias and microaggressions that might occur in a classroom setting and what we can do to show micro resistance. They also share ways you can understand and utilize a student’s cultural capital. THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3hsAbdK BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about math fact fluency. We cover some of the misconceptions on what fluency is as well as the best ways to teach math facts to our students. They also give me some great insights on the dreaded timed tests as well as how we can help students better develop a positive math identity. THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3PbK4Yh BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about what clarity is and why it is so important. Tony talks about how creating effective success criteria around the most important elements in our core subject areas is the best way to not only check for student understanding, but ensure that it’s there. TONY'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3bjoind BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode, we talk about the difference between personalized and individualized learning. Paul also shares ideas on how to really humanize our learning in a way that is effective for all of our students. He also shares some ideas on how we can incorporate 3D learning into our classrooms effectively. PAUL'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3uWnPOG BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how understanding the generational gap is crucial to helping our schools (and teachers) function at their best. Mark dives in to how all generations provide deep wells of knowledge and why it is so important to share that knowledge with others. MARK'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3yCNzAB BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how understanding the perspective of our students can change lives. He talks about the difference between mindset and perspective and the importance of active listening. He also talks about how empathy is critical in creating safe spaces for our students so they can all learn. TOMMIE'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ASdtTP BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how to create a positive math community inside your classroom by looking at students through an asset lens instead of a deficit lens. They give great ideas on how to get to know your students mathematically that go beyond the test scores. THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3NQBDk8 BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
Introducing Teacher Approved, an amazing podcast by Emily and Heidi from Second Story Window. This episode is all about the secrets to student engagement. They talk about the balance between novelty and routine as well as how to incorporate something known as surprise and delight. TEACHER APPROVED PODCAST EPISODES: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast-home/ BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk all about writing. She gives some great examples of how to have authentic writing conversations with your students, creating a common language in your writing community, and looking at all written work as an asset. MELANIE'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Aqz5Gy BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about goal setting in the classroom. We know that having our kids set and reach goals in incredibly motivational for them and can be a powerful tool in the learning process. Chase talks about how goal setting can bring a number of effective practices together to increase growth, motivation and agency. CHASE'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3HTQWXZ BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how to create a community of classroom readers where all students feel seen and safe. We also talk about how to set up your reading instruction and some key components to keep in mind. CHRISTINA'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/39U3hPj BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk all about SEL. SEL can feel like a term that is being thrown around constantly, but Mike breaks down how you can easily integrate SEL skills into your day without a lot of materials, prep, or some big program or curriculum. He also shares a website at the end with a lot of free resources he has compiled to help you. MIKE'S WEBSITE: https://leadinggreatlearning.com/ LIVEBINDER WEBSITE: https://www.livebinders.com/b/2233092 BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how we can help students feel safe and valued. She talks about how using things like cooperation, student voice, autonomy, and teaching for understanding can help every child feel safe, welcomed, and loved. BECKI'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3NyCF59 BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about why hope is so important and how we can foster it with our students. We also talk about how hope is not just a fluffy platitude, but something real and quantifiable. You can tell Cathleen is passionate about this work and I appreciate her insights. CATHLEEN'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3lNEleY BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about teacher well-being. Teachers need more support, help, and encouragement and Carol’s book, Teaching With Light: Ten Lessons for Finding Wisdom, Balance, and Inspiration, is a great place to start. You can find all of her work at mentoringinaction.com. CAROL'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3QcwJ3p BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
During this episode we talk about how we can more effectively communicate and engage with parents in our math instruction. We all know parents who don’t understand this “new math” and feel frustrated with what’s being taught. Hilary gives some great ideas on the why, how, and what to communicate with parents and caregivers. HILARY'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3MPAsC2 BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
Today we talk about the sixth system for success: parent and caregiver communication. We talk about determining your communication channels, deciding on the frequency, and keeping communication logs. COM PRODUCTS: https://bit.ly/COMproducts BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
Today we talk about the fifth system for success: classroom layout, storage, and organization. Mapping out your space, thinking through how each area will be used, and finding the right storage materials are crucial to a successful school year. COM PRODUCTS: https://bit.ly/COMproducts BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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