One Tired Teacher Podcast
One Tired Teacher Podcast
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
OTT 225: 5 Intriguing Genre Studies to Strengthen Reading Comprehension in the 2nd Grade
Discover five intriguing genre studies for second graders that promote effective reading comprehension and foster a love for literature. Dive into mysteries, fairy tales, nonfiction, and more!
OTT 224: How to Promote Effective Reading Comprehension in the in the Second-Grade Classroom
Learn how to promote effective reading comprehension in the second-grade classroom through engaging literature, interactive read-alouds, vocabulary building, and more.
OTT 222: Two Birds, One Stone: Integrating Science into Your Reading Block
Discover the magic of integrating science and reading! Save time, engage students, and enhance learning by connecting these two subjects. Learn how to seamlessly integrate science into your reading block and reap the double-win benefits. Boost comprehension, foster critical thinking, and create an exciting classroom environment. Explore lesson ideas, activities, and resources for a successful integration. Grab the 2nd Grade Science Year Long Bundle for comprehensive science and reading comprehension. It's time to ignite a passion for science while improving literacy skills!
OTT 199: Favorite Books to Tame the December Crazies
Today I am talking all about some excellent books to use for December to help tame the crazies. Because we know how insane this time of year can be!
OTT: 185 5 Brilliant Read Aloud Titles for the Primary Teacher
To make things easier, stick around to hear five brilliant read-alouds for the primary teacher!
OTT 98: 13 Remarkable Ideas to Help Kids Fall in Love With Reading
I've sadly seen a lot of children resisting reading in the past 5 years. It has been heartbreaking. When we lose the passion for something, we stop doing it. I believe there are things we can do to create passionate lovers of reading. I hope you stick around.
OTT 97: 7 Dreadful Ways to Kill the Love of Reading
Using literature to inspire children to think and create is a powerful way to integrate STEM into the classroom or media center.
OTT 67: A Closer Look At Standards-Based Grading
Standards-based grading and standards-based report cards can be a complete shift from taking grades for primary teachers. I know when we first started doing standards-based grades my team of second-grade teachers and I had to have a lot of discussion around what this would look like. We were no longer taking an average. We were monitoring how well our students were moving along in the standard.
OTT 14: Teaching A Love of Reading
Inspiring children to fall in love with reading can be one of the most rewarding gifts you can receive as a teacher. Sometimes it can be quite tricky. Reluctant readers often struggle to find books they love due to fears they have about themselves as readers. This is why it is so crucial to introduce kids to fantastic books. Because there is a book for everyone! We just need to find the one to hook them.