The Present Teacher Podcast

The Present Teacher Podcast

Hosted by: Helena Hains

Helena Hains from The Present Teacher shares all of her simple and actionable classroom management, social emotional learning and teacher self-care strategies so you can thrive inside and out of the classroom as a...

Episodes

#120: Why I Don't Use Clip Charts Anymore and What I Use Instead

Season #1

Wondering what clip charts are and if you should use them as part of your classroom management plan? This week I am diving into what clip charts are and what I personally use instead. Ā  This week I give you a deep...
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#119: When to Know It's Time to Review a Classroom Procedure

Season #1

Have your students been extra chatty lately and your not quite sure what to do? This week we are diving into when I know it's time to start reviewing classroom procedures. Ā  This week I am taking you behind the scenes...
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#118: 5 Things to Do After Your Teacher Interview

Season #1

Did you just have your first teacher interview and you're wondering what to do next? This week I am diving into 5 steps you should take after completing an interview. These 5 strategies will help you show districts...
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#117: 5 Lesson Planning Mistakes I Made that Cost Me My Weekends

Season #1

Are you tired of spending your weekends and weeknights trying to get caught up? This week we are diving into my teaching lesson planning mistakes I made that cost me more time and even my weekends. I will also be...
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#116: The 3 Classroom Management Tools That Automated My Classroom

Season #1

Ā  Does it feel like you are constantly having to handle behaviors and no matter what you do you consistently have to stop teaching to address them? Ā  This week I am diving into the 3 classroom management tools I use...
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#115: What are Natural Consequences in the Classroom and How to Use Them

Season #1

Not sure how to respond to disruptive behaviors in class? This week we are breaking down what natural consequences (also known as logical consequences) are and how to use them in the classroom. These are the exact...
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#114: Why I Don't Use Student Recommendation Letters Anymore and What I Do Instead

Season #1

Did you stumble across student recommendation letters online and you're wondering whether or not you should use them? This week we are breaking down why I personally don't use student recommendation letters and what I...
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#113: 5 Lessons in Becoming the Present Teacher

Season #1

Have you ever caught yourself spacing out after work? Are you looking for a way to get ontop of your teacher to-do list so you can finally come home with more energy? This week I am sharing a replay of my top 5...
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers

Season #1 Episode #112

Have you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to another teacher? And you noticed that whenever you do it makes you feel bad and second guess your worth as a teacher?This week I am sure my 3 strategies on how to...
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How to Get Your Students to Respect You During the Beginning of the School Year

Season #1 Episode #111

Send us a text Are you starting off the school year and you're worried your students may not respect you?Here's a breakdown of the exact steps I take to get my students to respect me during the beginning of the school...
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7 Things I Focus on During the First Month of School

Season #1 Episode #110

Send us a textAre you going into your first year of teaching and you're wondering what you should be focusing on?This week I share everything I do in order to prepare for the first month of school as a teacher, plus...
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5 Things You Need to Hear Before Your Next Teacher Interview

Season #1 Episode #109

Feeling nervous for your next teacher interview and looking for a pep talk or teacher mindset tips?Here we break down 5 things you need to hear before you go to your next teacher interview. These teacher interview...
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