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This Teacher Life

A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

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00:26:55

4 Things That We Must STOP Doing as Teachers (They...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/10/30

Grading can be a time and energy vampire for teachers. But what if I told you I could make your grading of student work SO much easier. And to make it easier you were going to actually stop doing things rather than start doing more. Sound too good to be true? It's not! Check out these 4 things that I promise to do with student work that has not only created better indicators of learning, but has also de-stressed by teacher life in so many ways. This will change the way you look at scores and

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00:29:45

1 Class Idea That Gets Students ROLLING In the Right...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/10/23

Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that is driving you a little crazy right now? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you want to add a little bit of fun while also creating organized, effective, and engaged kids? If you said YES to any (or all) of those things then you are in the right place! And all you need for this idea is a dice. Seriously! Get everything "rolling" in the right direction for your school and your students with this

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00:29:56

5 Ways to Motivate Students Using 1 Simple Idea (You...

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2022/10/16

Have you ever given your students a reward and they didn't care about it at all? Have you ever given your students a consequence and they could have cared less? We know that students all learn differently, but students also respond to positive and negative situations differently too. If we want to know what truly motivates our kids we have to be able to answer the question, how are they wired in their heart and head. In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast we will five into the 5,

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00:21:22

How to Teach Kids to Say Sorry So It’s Actually...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/10/09

Do your students know how to give a sincere sorry? Do they scream the sorry? Do they say sorry then storm away? Do they speak the sorry in the softest tone ever? If you said YES to any of those, you need the Sorry Script! What's the sorry script? It is a perfect platform to give a meaningful sorry. And this strategy isn't just for students, this is for spouses, significant others, and anybody you share your life with! This episode will make all future sorrys WAY more significant. Episode

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00:18:15

What’s REALLY Keeping You In the Classroom? (The...

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2022/10/02

"Why do you continue to be a teacher?" "You know you can make more money in a different profession, right?" "If I was a teacher I would totally leave!" Have friends or family said something like this to you? How do you respond? What are you supposed to say in these moments. What is your why? What is REALLY keeping you in the classroom? During this monthly motivation episode we will look at some common AND uncommon answers. By the end, you will feel way better about holding the title of

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00:27:43

1 MINI School Project that will Create MANY...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/09/25

Projects and meaningful activities can often be time consuming and complicated. But what if I told you I have one mini project that would change your classroom dynamics forever? This project is zero prep, creates tons of communication, tons of smile, and tons of reflection. Join me in this episode where I dive into all the details. I promise at the end of this episode you will be adding this mini project to your lesson plans ASAP! Episode Links: Battle Brackets- Perfect for Relationship Building

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00:29:32

How to Maximize Your Mornings with This Teacher...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/09/18

What does your morning routine look like as a teacher? Is it chaotic? It is predictable? Is it stressful? Does it truly prepare for an awesome day in your school with students? In today's episode you will learn how to maximize your morning by remixing your routine a little You will hear exactly what I do in my car Monday-Friday to help make the most of every single second. Routine drive results and I promise this episode will make your morning drive WAY better, not matter how long the

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00:28:22

2 Teacher Tips that Will Make Your Sub Plans AMAZING...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/09/11

Being gone from school can be SO stressful! Sometimes we think, "Oh my gosh, it's just easier to not leave then it is to write sub plans!" But what if I told you there are 2 simple things you can add/change to your plans that make it SO much easier. Your students will be engaged while you are gone AND their behaviors will be awesome! Sound too good to be true? It's not! Check out this episode that is packed full of fun and freaking awesome tips to de-stress your life when you have to leave your

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00:20:37

Expect the Unexpected in Education- Monthly...

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2022/09/04

"I didn't see that coming." "Wow! That threw me through a loop!" "Whoa! That's different." "Ugh. Another change?" Have you found yourself in an unexpected situation or moment as a teacher? if you said YES (because you find yourself in expected moments all the time) this episode is for you. As teachers, how do we keep moving and keep motivated when it feels like unexpected is knocking on our door each day. This monthly motivation episode will be just the boost you need to keep going and will

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01:05:52

4 Tips on How to Have the Best School Year of Your...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/08/28

Are you an energetic teacher who has a passion for continuous improvement and looking for a fun, fresh perspective? Are you a new teacher who is looking to start your career with some positive momentum? Are you a veteran teacher who has been in the classroom for years and feel like you are stuck in a rut? Are you a worried teacher who is so concerned about how we can recover from what has happened the past few years? If you answered “YES” to any of those questions, you are not alone. We are about to

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00:19:09

Season Premiere- It’s NOT About a Check Mark, It’s...

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2022/08/21

Teachers love a check-list. It feels SO good to cross things off and say... DONE! But sometimes in all the stress and struggles of the school year we realize we need more than just a check-mark. We need our principals to hear us. We need our students to embrace us. We need our community to support us. In this motivational, heart-felt episode we will dive into the difference between a check mark and actual change. At the end, I promise you will have a teacher mantra and have laser focus on how to

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00:28:31

UNO Classroom Strategy that Will Make Your Classroom...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/08/14

Looking for ONE classroom idea that could make your spring awesome? You are in the right place. In this episode we will take a deck of Uno cards and show you how to: increase student motivation, decrease problematic behaviors, boost classroom camaraderie, and create SO much fun. Literally all you need to implement this super simple, but super effective idea is a deck of uno cards and a classroom of kids. I promise you will want to implement this idea immediately! Episode Links: Earn up to 60

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00:20:24

3 Game Changing Ideas That Will Change Your School...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/08/07

Do you have a sharpie marker in your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you have even one piece of technology in your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you. Do you have students in your classroom for at least 1 minute? Of course you do! So, I’ve for an engaging idea for you. 3 ideas will come your way in this episode that is all about being a Game Changer for kids. If you are looking for ways to boost student engagement and increase student motivation, this

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00:23:58

3 Things That You Have Permission To Do This School...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/07/31

Sometimes we simply don’t need permission to do great things for kids! But, teachers like us seek permission for lots of things. Can I do that? Better e-mail my principal. Am I allowed to use that? Better ask another teacher. Is that a good idea? Better see if teachers on Instagram do it. In this episode I give you the permission, that you don’t need, to do 3 things. And these 3 things will impact your school year in a huge way! Episode Links: Check out the Awesome Academy for Teachers and

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00:18:09

3 Things we SHOULD Do in Our Classrooms, 1 Thing We...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/07/24

Sometimes the things we do in our classrooms don’t seem like they are making an impact. Sometimes the things we aren’t doing in our classrooms would make a massive impact. So how we do we figure out the “dos” and “don’ts” in today’s world of education? In this episode you will get 3 super simple things that will make a huge difference for both you and students. And I will share one thing that we should stop- spoiler alert: this one probably (won’t) surprise you. Episode Links: Sign Up for

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00:32:12

How to Stay Positive During School Sh*t Storms, How...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/07/17

Looking for ways to not let one student or one class period ruin your whole day? I’ve got an idea. Looking for ways to not feel super overwhelmed with all the extra roles and responsibilities of this year? I’ve got an idea. Looking for ways to balance or separate home life and teacher life? I’ve got an idea. This episode is all about answer the top 3 biggest questions that we as busy, stressed teachers have this year. And all 3 of these answers could totally surprise you and totally revive

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00:26:11

2 SEL & Relationship Building Ideas that are SO...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/07/10

My students won’t talk or get engaged in my lessons. My students have a wall up and are impossible to reach. I just need more ideas to add to my teacher tool belt. I wish I had fun, new strategies to try with kids. If you have found yourself thinking or feeling any of those things, this episode is for you! During this insanely dynamic episode you will hear 2 simple, but super powerful ideas to help you connect with your students. What’s the difference between leading lessons and listening to

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00:30:49

The 1 Classroom Management Strategy That Will Change...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/07/03

Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues. The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot. We had whole classes dedicated to it in undergrad. Our principals talk about it in our evaluations. And these days some teachers are even saying we need to “ditch it.” Some educators believe that classroom management “isn’t needed” if we just have classroom respect. What do you think? Well, in this episode I give my 2 cents on classroom management

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00:31:10

4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New...

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2022/06/26

Want 2022 to be awesome? Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last past January? Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground? If you are truly ready for this year to be different then this episode is for you. We will dive into 4 small habits that will set your morning up for total success so you can have an incredible day in the classroom. These 4 habits will make you a better teacher because they will impact your whole day on a positive level. Get ready to be mind-blown on

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00:14:39

How to Deal with Negative Teachers & Staff in Schools...

This Teacher Life ·

2022/06/19

Do you have negative co-workers in your school? Are you having a hard time figuring out what to do and say to make things better? Is the negativity becoming so toxic that it is starting to impact you and your students? Difficult co-workers exist everywhere, but the good news is there are 3 ways that we can make this better. In this episode we will explore the raw, real emotions that come with this difficult situation. But by the end you will feel so much better about how to move

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