This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares hallway snowstorms, Christmas confetti, and real talk about what happens when a student’s only friend cuts ties. We dive into how to rebuild class culture after an extended absence, why some teachers are ditching scripted curriculum (or fighting to), and what to say when other staff roll their eyes at esports teams.

Also in this episode: strategies for ADHD-friendly lesson planning, navigating parent pressure to get rid of Chromebooks, joyful ideas for the holidays, and how to line up students without chaos. Plus—why being a teacher from another country doesn't mean starting from scratch.

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0:00 – Welcome back + hallway snow party
5:05 – Favorite colors, chromophobia, and classroom aesthetics
10:40 – At-home science experiments for future teachers
15:30 – Catching up after 3 weeks out of the classroom
20:15 – Book rec: Let Them by Mel Robbins + what CJ is reading now
24:10 – Consequences for missed work when teacher is out
30:00 – High school esports + what to say to teacher haters
36:30 – What to do when your math curriculum is scripted + failing
42:50 – Holiday classroom joy ideas (hot cocoa, Buddy the Elf decor, etc.)
47:10 – Helping students through friend breakups
51:40 – Bell-to-bell instruction vs. reality (packing up laptops)
55:25 – Encouraging reluctant students to participate
58:10 – Helping students transition to a new culture as an international teacher
1:02:00 – Classroom management tips for lining up without chaos
1:05:45 – Chromebook controversy: parents want them gone
1:08:40 – Tips for ADHD teachers with too many ideas and not enough structure
1:15:00 – Encouraging student sportsmanship at recess
1:19:00 – Novel ways to end class without tech chaos
1:22:00 – Final thoughts + book CJ is loving right now