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PODCAST

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast

Jen Bengel, Owner at Out of This World Literacy and Teachers Pay Teachers A

Welcome to Today"s Teaching Tips! In less time than it takes to listen to your favorite song on the radio, you"ll hear no-nonsense tips and "aha" moments you can immediately try out in your classroom today. These 2-3 minutes may just change the course of your entire day, and add a positive impact on how you teach for the rest of the year...no kidding!

All Episodes

03:02

The Questions that Interrupt Students' Thinking

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/27

Did you know that you can ask questions that will actually interrupt the real thinking your students are having after reading? In this episode, learn how to avoid making the mistake of asking the wrong questions, and discover some really great ideas of the right kinds of questions to ask!

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02:26

The Little Mechanics Chair That Could

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/26

Listen in to hear about one of my favorite tools to use during every stage in the reading and writing workshops. It's pretty awesome!!

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A 4 Step Process to Get EVERYONE Writing

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/25

Today I've got an AMAZING 4 step strategy to share with you that you can use right away to get everyone in your class writing...and I mean EVERYONE. Listen in closely as I share some of my best secrets about teaching writing in a way that all students can be successful and feel like real writers that have something valuable to say to the world. For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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02:58

The 6 Characteristics of Fluency

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/24

Do you have students in your class that struggle with reading fluency this year? Are you looking for new ideas to help them? Listen in as I break down the 6 key elements of fluency today. Think about those kids you have who are struggling with fluency. Which area of the 6 characteristics can you work on with them today? For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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03:27

11 Best Practice Reading Strategies

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/23

Today's quick episode is jam-packed with 11 of my favorite strategies for teaching reading and building confident readers in class. You can try out 1-2 of these surefire strategies today after listening to the episode. I hope you enjoy! For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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How to Spot a Fake Reader

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/22

In this episode I share with you some secret signals that will help you spot if a student is really really, or if that student is actually fake reading. You'll hear about signals to watch for during both silent and oral reading. After listening to the episode, see if you can notice students who are fake reading today, either during oral or silent reading. For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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03:04

The Power of the 'Status of the Class'

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/21

In this episode, I show you several ways the status of the class is such a powerful tool. You'll learn what, why, and when to take a status of the class. I'll even share the nitty gritty behind what to do with students. Check out all the details in this episode! For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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03:11

The Parking Lot...Every Teacher Needs One!

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/20

In today's episode, you'll learn all about the power of a the parking lot. If you have struggled with a way to manage all those 'teachable moments' that arise throughout the day, then definitely take a listen to how I manage it all with a simple parking lot. With this strategy, you'll be able to plan highly intentional future lessons with your class! It doesn't hurt either that principals LOVE this. Check out what the parking lot is all about in this episode! For more teaching tips visit

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02:39

The Power of the Squircle

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/19

Have you heard of a squircle? Yes, I said squircle. If you've never heard of a this, then you are going to want to introduce the power of the squircle to your class today! By organizing and positioning students in a squircle for learning, you are ensuring every student has a space that gives an equal chance to add their voices to the learning. Check out what it is in this episode! For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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03:19

My Favorite Hack for Taking Anecdotal Notes

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/18

This talk is all about the best hack I've discovered for taking anecdotal notes, keeping them organized throughout the year, using them to drive my instruction, and impress my principal! By organizing my notes with this hack, I had data to back up the learning happening in my classroom every day. I hope you can do the same after listening to this episode! For more teaching tips visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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03:06

5 Quick Steps to Keeping MIni Lessons 'Mini'

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/16

If you've ever struggled keeping your mini lessons in reading and writing actually 'mini,' then you are not alone! In this quick episode you'll hear the 5 steps that I've followed for years to eliminate all kinds of unnecessary time and also keep my mini lessons super super focused and intentional. I hope this helps you in keeping your students engaged and learning at their highest levels. For more tips, visit outofthisworldliteracy.com

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02:36

You Can't Be the Expert in Everything!

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/15

I wonder if you're a bit like I used to be... You want to give the best to your students each and every day. And that drives leads you to feel like you should be an expert in every subject. Teachers, you cannot be an expert at every subject you teach, every single day, trust me! I hope this episode gives you some reassurance that it's ok to not have it all together. Learn from my journey and elevate your teaching one subject at a time.

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01:49

4 Quick Thoughts on Asking Questions in Class

Today"s Teaching Tips Podcast ·

2018/03/13

In this quick 2 minute recording, you'll hear 4 valuable pieces of information about how to ask questions appropriately in class. Do you have students who seem confused by your questions or struggle to give you full answers? These tips will solve both these problems. You can start using these ideas right away in your classroom!

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