The Present Teacher Podcast

Want to leave school at contract time without falling behind? Learn the three essential systems every teacher needs—planning, prepping, and communication—to finally stop staying late, reduce stress, and reclaim your evenings. Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

Feeling burnt out before break? Learn the top three habits contributing to teacher burnout—and what to do instead to protect your energy, work smarter, and finish the semester strong without sacrificing your well-being. Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

Over winter break, it can be so hard to balance rest and productivity. During my first year of teaching, I made a lot of mistakes when it came to working ahead. Which is why today I am sharing the mistakes I made along my teaching journey. Today, we are diving into what most new teachers get wrong about winter break, the mistakes that lead to deeper burnout, and what to do instead to actually rest and recover. A must-see for first-year teachers feeling guilty for resting. Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

Let’s be honest, December is peak season for many new teachers to reach teacher burnout. It’s easy to feel like, in order to finally break the cycle, you need to work your entire break. But that’s not the case.  Learn how to prepare for January now so you can truly rest over winter break—without burnout or guilt. Discover three simple, sustainable strategies teachers can use to batch lessons, prep materials, and reset routines for a smooth return in the new year. Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

First-year teacher burnout is common—but it doesn’t have to be normal. In today’s content, we cover the silent signs of burnout no one talks about, what shifted in my own journey, and how to avoid or recover from burnout through simple, sustainable systems. Teacher burnout does not have to be a rite of passage for first-year and second-year teachers. There is a way out of it, and if it’s possible for m,e it’s possible for you too.   Download the Ultimate Teacher Prep Guide Here: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide Grab the Book: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Join The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/teacher-prep-guide🌼 Join our Community on Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena Hains, a coach for new and first-year teachers, sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

What if I told you I have my students switch centers or stations everyday without me saying anything? Freeing me up to work one-on-one with students or in small groups at the back of my classroom for an average of an hour a day. What could you do with that extra hour? Could you help individual students make the leaps in growth that you've been craving?   Today, I am talking about how my students transition from one center to another without me. All with a little help from music and a timer. Managing a classroom doesn't have to be hard during centers. Especially when students are responsible for their behaviors without you.   We'll be talking about how the use of classroom jobs, how I transition my kids using music, and how my students run centers without me, lead to an enjoyable experience for everyone. So much so that I can teach at the teacher table guilt-free, while sipping my hot cup of chai.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

One of the biggest reasons most teachers don't implement centers or stations in their classrooms is because they think it will take a lot of work and it will be a classroom management disaster. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is, there's a way to get your students to run centers without you saying a word. And that's what we are diving into today.   Today we will be covering how I get my students to run centers without me using classroom procedures, how long I practice centers before releasing control to my students, how to add in rotations so transitions are seamless, and how to keep students accountable for their work during centers without micromanaging.    The truth is, centers are a great way to meet the needs of your students while reinforcing what you are already learning in class. And it doesn't require hours of your time to make them happen.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Setting up centers for the first time can be hard. Especially when you're not sure where to even start. Today, we'll be diving into my top strategies on how to set up centers so they practically run themselves.   Centers are a great way to meet the needs of individual students while simultaneously reviewing or cementing in concepts you are covering in class. In this week's content, we'll be covering how to plan centers so they run seamlessly. We'll also be talking about how to prep them in a short amount of time without the hustle.    One of the most common misconceptions about centers is that in order to have great running centers, you have to be very hands-on. But the truth is, I don't do a lot when it comes to centers. My students do a majority of the work. And this week I'll be taking you behind the curtain on how I do exactly that.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

It might feel like you are the only teacher questioning if they are cut out for the profession. But the truth is, we've all been there. Even the teachers you look up to down the hall or online have all questioned their worth as a teacher.    Which is why this week, we are talking about how common it is to question your worth as a teacher, my vulnerable experience with this mindset, and what helped me transition to the confident teacher I am today.    At the end of the day, you aren't a bad teacher. You are doing an amazing job and you are exactly where you are meant to be. We'll be talking about the systems and steps I took to go from teacher burnout as a first year teacher, to a teacher coaching thousands of teachers around the world. Because if I can do it, so can you.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be really hard to navigate as a teacher. So how can you handle the chaotic holiday energy without completely using your mind? This week we are talking about some practical classroom management strategies you can implement to still enjoy this holiday without your class breaking into complete chaos.   It's no secret that disruptive behaviors rise around this time of year. Students are exposed to more sweets, less rest, and just pure excitement for what's to come. Which is why today we'll be talking about how to plan for the high every, still keep routines tight, how to utilize transitions wisely, and how to intentionally channel that magical energy to have an enjoyable week.   The truth is, Halloween doesn't have to be a scary time of year. In fact, it's one of my favorite times of year to bring one of my favorite holidays to life and still maintain a calm classroom with my students.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

As a new or first-year teacher, it's easy to do everything you can to avoid being the mean teacher in class. But sometimes the opposite can happen. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a little 'too' nice. To the point where our students see us more as a friend than a leader.   If this happens to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Today we will be diving into why this occurs more often than you think and the exact steps you can take to find your own unique balance to a leader and building strong relationships in the classroom.   The truth is you don't have to decide between nice teacher and mean teacher. It's all about finding your own unique balance between the two. Which is exactly what we are doing in this week's content.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Around this time of year, it seems like disruptive behavior is on the rise, and the honeymoon period is over. So what can teachers do about it?   This week, we will be diving into why the honeymoon period ends with your students around this time, and some practical steps you can take to maintain a calm classroom.    October doesn't have to be the hardest month for classroom behaviors. Today I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you exactly how I actually get my students to run the classroom without me by the end of October with minimal disruptions. Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Ever wonder why your students seem to struggle with classroom transitions? When it comes to lining up, unpacking in the morning, packing up at the end of the day, coming to the carpet, or going back to their seats, it seems like your students always forget what they should be doing.  Today, I am going to be diving into the number one transition trick that completely transformed my classroom and prevented disruptive behavior from happening in my classroom. This strategy will help your students get in line quickly and quietly, unpack and pack up at the end of the day with constant reminders, and make going to and from the carpet a breeze.  Learn how to use songs to streamline routines, reduce behavior issues, and create smoother days. And the best part is, your students can do it all without you. Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Ever feel like you’ve tried a million classroom management strategies but none of them are working? Over the course of my teaching career, I have discovered 5 unique classroom management styles. Routine Queen, Relationship Builder, Strategy Slayer, Calm Anchor, or Creative Connector. Today I’ll be diving into a 5-question quiz that will help you determine which classroom management style you are. We also dive into your greatest classroom management strengths, weaknesses, and which classroom management strategies I recommend you try based on your results. At the end of the day, classroom management doesn’t have to be difficult. Especially when you discover your unique style and which strategies work best for you. Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior. But then in my second year of teaching I discovered a way to automate my classroom. Now I get to sit back at the kidney table, teach small groups, and sip my coffee without having to worry about what the rest of the class is doing. Today we are going to talk about my top 3 classroom management strategies that make it possible for me automate my classroom mangement by October of every year. We'll be diving into topics like how to teach classroom procedures and expectations so your students automatically do what's expected of them. Next we'll dive into how to get your students to transition from one task to another without you having to say a word. And finally, we'll talk about how your students can run centers without you using classroom jobs.    Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

A couple weeks ago, I recieved a comment on a social media post I had made that said 'all good teachers yell.' The heated debate that followed was interesting to say the least. This week we are diving into my thoughts on whether or not good teachers yell. What are your thoughts? Do good teachers yell? We'll be diving into my personal story as a first year teacher who used to yell, how it worked out for me, and what I do now instead. I'll be diving into my top 3 classroom management strategies I use instead of yelling. We'll be talking about things like classroom procedures and expectations, using your voice level to your advantage, and giving consistent consequences for disruptive behavior. When you have the right systems in place, you can have your classroom run automatically without you.   Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Are you worried about how you're going to manage your classroom this school year? Are you wondering if you have everything prepared to have amazing classroom management? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how ready your classroom management is for back-to-school season. Count how many of these questions you can say 'yes' to, to see which classroom management strategies you need to brush up on before school starts. We'll cover questions like how to respond to disruptive behavior, how to teach classroom procedures, how many classroom procedures you should cover during the first week of school, how to respond to a chatty class, and more!   Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Have you been told that you need to work on your classroom management and you're not sure to start? Or are you wanting to get ahead start on your classroom management strategies for this back to school season? This week we will be diving into the different classroom management styles, and how to figure out which one is yours. We will even dive into which classroom management strategies work well for your unique style and which ones to avoid. Tired of trying trending classroom management strategies that don't work? Discovering your unique classroom management style will help you figure out exactly which strategies you should be using in your classroom and which ones to avoid.   Download the Ultimate Classroom Management Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-management-guide  Check Out My Classroom Procedure Slides for Inspo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nature-Theme-Classroom-Procedures-Slides-11985169  Get Access to the Ultimate Classroom Management Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Management-Bundle-12219499?st=94900c5f462cfd33e73369c219124e7a  Get Support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://thepresentteacher.com/present-teacher-circle/  ___________________________ ❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/ 🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher 🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/ 💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr ___________________________ // ABOUT I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life. The Present Teacher Podcast is a resource for classroom management, classroom organization, time management, and teacher wellness. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life. Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episode

Let's be honest, classroom management can be something a lot of teachers struggle with. Especially as a new or a first year teacher. Which is why today we are going to be talking about the top mistake new or first-year teachers make when it comes to classroom management.   Over the past few years, I have coached hundreds of new and first-year teachers around the world. And they all seem to miss the same classroom management strategy. Those clip charts, blurt beans, classroom parties, and classroom stores aren't working. And this is why.   Today, we'll be diving into the top classroom management mistake teachers make, why this is the most commonly made mistake new teachers make, and what you can do to prevent it.  Grab the Book for New Teachers: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Download the FREE Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide Grab the Ultimate Classroom Setup Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Setup-Bundle-12060099 Join Classroom Kickstart Mini-Course: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/classroomkickstart Get support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!

There is so much to do before school starts as a teacher and it's easy to wonder if you are forgetting something or if you are focusing on the right things. Today I will be sharing a 10 question quiz you can take to figure out if your first day of school will be chaotic and stressful or calm and smooth.   Whether you are a first year teacher or an experienced teacher, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all things back-to-school. Which is why we will be covering topics like classroom layout and setup, planning the first week of school, classroom organization, digital organization, and even preparing for Meet the Teacher Night.   Preparing for back-to-school season doesn't have to be stressful. Use this quiz as a self-checking checklist to see which areas you have prepared and which items you still need to get done before that first week of school.  Grab the Book for New Teachers: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Download the FREE Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide Grab the Ultimate Classroom Setup Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Setup-Bundle-12060099 Join Classroom Kickstart Mini-Course: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/classroomkickstart Get support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!