Shaping Little Minds

We  discuss the importance of art in the classroom, how to make art more developmentally appropriate, AND a new method of teaching art called TAB. I had the lovely and wonderful Faigie on the podcast and am excited for you to hear her passion for art through this episode.  I truly believe in the power of art. It can help young children develop in ways you never thought possible and can be truly empowering for them. I’d love to know… what was your biggest takeaway from this episode?  Share it with me on Instagram @coachforteachers.Connect with Faigie below:https://www.eduart4kids.comhttps://www.instagram.com/eduart4kids  

If you've heard about human design and you're not sure what it is... this is a great episode for you! If you're wondering how human design can help you in the classroom as a teacher... this is the episode for you!Today, I am joined by Tiffini who is a veteran teacher and human design coach is on the podcast today! We covered: What human design is and where it comes fromThe different types of human design How human design can work for you in the classroomThe information you need to be able to get your human design typeResources to help you learn more about human designApply for 1:1 CoachingConnect with AdvaConnect with Tiffini

If you are feeling like nothing you do is working for your classroom, this is an episode you're going to want to tune into. There are many reasons things in your classroom and today, I'm bringing to the forefront the three most common reasons nothing is progressing in your classroom.You're not consistentYou're not willing to Zoom out in order to see what changes need to be madeComparisonitisSo many of us teachers leave the classroom feeling defeated every day. We have to be the ones to change that for ourselves! Change might be scary and feel overwhelming but it can create a completely new classroom environment. Isn't that what we want? Happy Listening!Grab your order of Magic Mind with the discount code "littleminds20"I'm accepting new 1:1 coaching clients! Apply here Listen to Podcast #76 to hear about my clients' experience in 1:1 coaching Join me on Instagram

This is the time of year when teachers start to countdown the days till the end of the school year. This is the time of year where the mindset starts to become: “If I can get through X number of weeks or days, I’ll be good to go!” What if you could LOVE teaching and thrive? I’ve got 3 tips for you:Tip #1: Set BoundariesTip #2: Do things that bring you JOYTip #3: Create space for intentional restThese tips are definitely those that are easier said than done but when you take the time to implement them.. I promise it’s worth it!Happy listening!Let's Connect! @coachforteachersGet inside my BRAND NEW course!

Something so many teachers, new and veteran alike, struggle with behaviors in the classroom. It can feel impossible to navigate behaviors among all the other things happening inside the classroom. I did maternity leave coverage last school year and this class was TOUGH. I had been in the classroom on and off for nine years and I was struggling. So, today’s podcast episode is 3 ways I learned to navigate difficult behaviors without feeling negatively charged after a day at work. Stay calm in the midst of chaosImportant of having consequences for ones actionsNever hold onto negativityThis may not be what you're looking for but I truly believe that these are the first steps to navigating those challenging behaviors you’re seeing every day inside your classroom. Apply for 1:1 coachingListen to a past client's experience inside 1:1 coachingGrab your Magic Mind shot today

I have the incredible Ashley Strong Smith. Ashley is a courage coach who helps women live out intentional, courageous and dream-filled lives. We had the most incredible conversation and Ashley gave SO much good insight about how you can live a more courageous life outside of the classroom. Please help me welcome Ashley to the podcast!We talk about: what it means to live a courageous lifeactions teachers can take to start to live their courageous livesAshley's heart centered foundationNavigating negative beliefs around your dreams and your lifeThis was SUCH a great conversation! Learn more about Setting the Stage (course)Connect with Ashley:Download for the Heart Centered Foundation workbookPodcast InstagramWebsite

I never thought I was good at time management until I learned the tools to help me. As teachers we HAVE to manage our time during school hours otherwise we'll find ourselves working at all hours of the day and night and truly burning the candle at both ends. Sometimes without the right tools, it can feel close to impossible. That's why I recorded today's podcast episode give you the two tools I share and work on with my 1:1 clients to help them feel like they can have a semblance of a work-life balance, even as teachers. Join me live for the workshop!Connect with me on InstagramInterested in 1:1 coaching? Apply Here

If you raise your voice, but feel like maybe you shouldn't or you don't have enough experience, this is the PERFECT podcast episode for you to tune into. As teachers, we can do so much more than just teach. We can teach others about what we do inside the classroom! It's something I started doing in 2020. It was scary but so worth it! Carla is joining me to talk about this idea of raising your voice. Carla is an early childhood educator, consultant, speaker, and fellow podcaster. She has over 15 years of experience inside the classroom and is now all about lifting other teachers' voices. We got to talk about:what it means to raise your voicewhy it's important to raise your voicewhat raising your voice can look likeimposter syndrome when it comes to raising your voiceEver considered starting a podcast? Grab a seat at Carla's upcoming masterclasses!Connect with Carla on InstagramGrab your spot to Classroom Success Unveiled WorkshopConnect with Adva, @coachforteachers

Burnout has become a normalized part of society but specifically normalized in the education space. I know that from the comments you see all over the internet from other teachers saying that it’s normal or it’s just a part of the job. I’m going to say that this absolutely should NOT be the norm. We are in the midst of a teacher shortage and there's a good reason for it. In this episode, we cover:What burnout is and the importance of leaving it behindLesson learned from experiencing a burnout cycleSigns to look out for when experiencing burnout3 ways to help you recover from burnoutWe are flipping the script in this episode! I know you're going to love it. Should you need any further support, reach out to me on Instagram. I truly love to connect with other educators!Get your Magic Mind shot at 20% off!Need added support in the classroom? Apply for 1:1 coaching

It can be really hard to be flexible as a new or even struggling teacher. When it comes to flexibility in the classroom it’s about knowing when to change course, accepting that it won’t be perfect, and being prepared for anything that comes up during the school day. We break all of this down inside the podcast episode by asking:How does one know when to change course? How can we accept that our classrooms won’t be perfect?How does one handle what comes up on a daily basis?Flexibility is everything when you’re running a classroom full on littles. Take this advice, implement it, and if you need further support be sure to apply to 1:1 coaching.Come hang out with me on Instagram if you aren’t already doing so… find me @coachforteachers. That’s where it all goes down. You don’t want to miss out.

Mindfulness is not only an important part of a persons life but also a part of the classroom for both yourself and your students. Today's guest is a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher and the founder of Goldminds Canada, a mindfulness for kids organization that creates a safe space for kids to talk about their emotions and participate in fun exercises that introduce them to deep breathing, gratitude, and self-love. We had a wonderful conversation about incorporating mindfulness and co-regulation into life and the classroom.Connect with CynthiaGet your Magic Mind shot today!

Literacy is an integral part of learning for children of all ages. It almost as important, if not more important, for children in early childhood. Early childhood is when children acquire a love of learning. In today's podcast episode, I had Beck from Grow with Beck which is an early education company that helps young learners develop literacy skills, early learning, and kindergarten readiness. Beck and I had a conversation about what early literacy is, what it looks like, and how teachers can incorporate early literacy into their classrooms easily. Connect with BeckGet Your Magic Mind shot today!

Classroom routines are probably one of the hardest things to teach our students as new teachers. Many times, we over think and over complicate or doubt our abilities to be able to not only implement routines but also make them stick. Today we're talking about how to teach the routines you want to see inside your classroom. I give you a detailed explanation along with questions you can answer and reflect on to give you the answers you need to create that routine.Get Your Magic Mind shot today!Apply for 1:1 Coaching

New teachers struggle to know where to begin once they get assigned to their own classroom. Unfortunately, I've spoken to many of those teachers; some are starting mid-year and some already started but are feeling not good enough. There are tools and knowledge teachers need that isn't given when you're in school for teaching. In today's episode, I dive into the first step teachers need to do to help set themselves up for success inside their classrooms. FREE guide for new + struggling teachersApply for 1:1 Coaching and get a BONUS goal-setting call!

As we move into 2024, I truly believe it's important for us to not only set goals for the new year but also reflect on the year that passed. Celebrate the good and find ways to navigate the bad differently in the following year. Today, I'm sharing six lessons I learned in 2023, after a truly difficult 2022. I'm walking into 2024 excited and ready to take action on my BIG goals! Happy Listening! Get your 90-minute goal setting session when applying and signing on for 1:1 coaching. Apply hereDon't want a full program? Get a one-off 90-minute session here!Follow: @shapinglittlemindspodcast

This is one of the busiest times of year for educators as a whole. Thanksgiving never really feels like a true break and the time between Thanksgiving and winter break can feel excruciating, overwhelming, and truly exhausting. A lot comes up both in life and in the classroom. So how do you manage that? In this episode, I share four tools that have helped me thrive in the classroom when I was feeling like I wouldn't even make it to winter break, let alone through the week. These are tools that easily implementable for teachers but also might require additional support. Shaping Little Minds Instagram: @shapinglittlemindspodcastToday's Sponsor: Do you feel like if you got more support you might be happier in the classroom? Maybe you aren’t sure where to get that support? Get individualized support inside 1:1 coaching! Apply here or message me on Instagram with any questions!

It's really easy to get consumed in our teaching careers. Many of us spend SO much time wanting to excel in teaching that we suddenly lose ourselves in the process. In today's podcast episode, I dive into 3 components that can help you to start finding yourself again: our thoughts, our behaviors and our habits. We discuss how each one can pull you down but also how they can actually propel you to find your identity and create a life you never thought was possible. Follow: @shapinglittlemindspodcastApply to 1:1 coaching

Coaching has become a sort of buzzword in the education space. It's important to understand what coaching can actually do for you and what you need to be looking for in a coach before you decide to work with them. Plus it never hurt to talk about the benefits of coaching!  Today, I got to speak to my friend Autumn all about coaching teachers and what that looks like.  Autumn is a career coach for teachers who helps teachers transition out and navigate the corporate world outside of the classroom. Happy Listening!Connect with AutumnCheck out Autumn's black friday deals!Get a taste of 1:1 coaching for 50% OFF

It can feel uncomfortable to set boundaries as a teacher, especially during a busy season. What if I told you boundaries can actually help create more space for you even during a busy season?  In this episode we discuss what could come up in the coming weeks, why that can be so hard to navigate without the right support, and the three main reasons we either don't set any boundaries and we set boundaries that don't end up sticking. Happy Listening! Follow: @shapinglittlemindspodcastGrab your 60-minute coaching call for 50% off!Sign up for the FREE masterclass!

Most people think of balance as a 50/50 split. Personally, I believe a balance is about not only enjoying your job as a teacher but also enjoying life outside of the classroom. I believe we go through seasons. In today's podcast episode, I give you 3 steps to help you start to find a balance both in and out of the classroom. Step 1: Create harmony in your classroomStep 2: Set BoundariesStep 3: Ask for HELP!Follow: @shapinglittlemindspodcastWant to learn more about setting boundaries? Sign up for my free masterclass all about setting boundaries the STICK. Get in on the Black Friday sale!Apply for 1:1 Coaching