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One Tired Teacher

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.

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17:27

OTT 273: 5 Holiday Sanity Savers For Teachers

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text December doesn’t have to be a stress test. We unpack five blissful, low-prep strategies that keep kids learning and let you breathe, so you can walk into winter break proud, present, and not wiped out. We start with Elf Diaries, a creative writing approach that turns classroom elf hype into voice, perspective, and narrative skills without the daily setup grind. From there, we pivot to Holiday Would You Rather—fast, funny prompts that spark movement, debate, and opinion writing,...

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16:58

OTT 272: How to Make Christmas Science Actually...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/12/08

Send us a text December doesn’t have to be glitter storms and lost learning. We share a practical, story-driven way to turn holiday energy into real science with a Christmas-themed matter unit that keeps kids focused, curious, and proud of their work. Think stockings and balloons for inferring solids, liquids, and gases. Think hot cocoa tests that make temperature, dissolving, and fair experiment design click. The result is joyful rigor: standards met, mess managed, and students begging for “...

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24:13

OTT 271: 10 of the Best Children’s Christmas Books...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/12/01

Send us a text December doesn’t have to be survival mode. We’re sharing ten Christmas read‑alouds that bring the room to a cozy hush while still nailing essential skills like character analysis, sequencing, vocabulary, point of view, and fluency. Each pick comes with a clear teaching angle and simple prompts you can use tomorrow, so you can steer into the season’s energy without losing rigor. We break down why holiday books work so well during the chaotic weeks before break and pair every ti...

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7:33

OTT 270: Short Week, Full Heart; Sanity Saved

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/11/24

Send us a text The week before Thanksgiving can feel like a carnival on wheels—school-wide feasts, cupcake drop-offs, half the class rehearsing for a turkey play, and attention spans migrating toward grandma’s pie. We lean into that reality with a grounded plan that keeps learning meaningful without draining your last nerve. Instead of cramming a full unit or launching new systems, we focus on survival with purpose: low-prep, high-engagement activities that create calm structure, protect your...

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OTT 269: A Read-Aloud That Reframes Thanksgiving and...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/11/17

Send us a text What if the most meaningful lesson in a noisy month is the quietest one? I share the story of a short read-aloud—Molly’s Pilgrim—that shifted my classroom from scattered to centered, and why one complete book can spark more empathy and insight than a week of themed activities. November often pushes teachers into survival mode: short weeks, sugar crashes, and last‑minute crafts that fill time but not hearts. I walk through how a single, well-chosen chapter book reframed Th...

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OTT 268: Bonus November: The We-Do-Not-Care List

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/11/12

Send us a text The pre‑Thanksgiving stretch can feel like a sprint you didn’t sign up for, and we’re done pretending it’s fine. This candid bonus drop is for every tired teacher who needs permission to step off the hamster wheel, set healthier boundaries, and protect hard‑won peace. We name the pressure points—grading through the parade, last‑minute bulletin boards, “extra PD” masquerading as team building—and swap them for choices grounded in truth and sustainability. We walk through a Nove...

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18:43

OTT 267: Gratitude Without the Guilt: Projects That...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/11/10

Send us a text Tired of being told to “just be grateful” while you’re juggling a crowded class, endless testing, and a to-do list that never ends? I open up about gratitude without the guilt—how to honor real exhaustion and real care at the same time—so you can model emotional health without faking it. Instead of platitudes, I break down the difference between a scarcity mindset and actual scarcity in schools, and why empathy—not forced positivity—is the thing that helps. I share classroom-r...

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11:16

OTT 266: What Saved Me When I Had to Call Out in...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/11/03

Send us a text The quiet snap of November hits hard: the adrenaline fades, the sinuses throb, and suddenly “powering through” isn’t noble—it’s costly. We open up about the annual crash so many teachers face and lay out a calm, practical path to protect your peace without sacrificing your students’ progress. No fluff. Just a clear system for calling out with confidence, and a reminder that rest is part of the job, not a privilege you have to earn. We walk through how to build reliable emergen...

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10:59

OTT 265: We Do Not Care Club Teacher Chapter: Humor,...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/10/27

Send us a text The birth of "The We Do Not Care Club: Teacher Chapter" might be the most honest conversation about educator burnout you'll hear this year. After discovering a hilarious TikTok creator who gave women permission to stop caring about societal expectations during menopause, I realized teachers desperately needed the same liberation. What started as a few casual videos quickly erupted into a movement. Teachers everywhere began contributing their own "we do not care" statements—pow...

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OTT 264: Fairytales, Folktales, and Fables: Teaching...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text Feeling the October teaching slump? When attention spans dwindle and classroom routines grow heavy, fairy tales, folk tales, and fables offer the perfect remedy. These timeless genres breathe fresh life into your curriculum while delivering powerful standards-based instruction wrapped in enchanting narratives. Traditional tales work magic in the classroom because they naturally teach moral lessons through engaging stories. "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" demonstrates the value of hon...

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OTT 263: Pumpkin Projects with Purpose: Turning...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/10/13

Send us a text Ever found yourself torn between Halloween excitement and curriculum demands? You're not alone. That tension between creativity and standards alignment represents a false choice we don't need to make. Remember that administrator who once told me schools shouldn't have crayons and children should practice sight words during recess? That mindset risks creating environments where children learn to hate learning. The truth is, creativity isn't expendable—it's essential. Crafts dev...

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12:36

OTT 262: Mid-Fall Teacher Fog: What It Is and How to...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/10/06

Send us a text Feeling that mid-fall classroom fatigue? You're not alone. The back-to-school adrenaline has faded, student behaviors are surfacing, and those carefully crafted routines are starting to fray at the edges. It's the perfect storm of teacher exhaustion that hits just as the calendar turns to October. This episode tackles the very real phenomenon of "teacher fog" – that overwhelming fatigue that creeps in when the novelty of the new year wears off but the holidays still feel dista...

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OTT 261: When Halloween Takes Over: Keeping Learning...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/09/29

Send us a text Sugar highs, costume talk, and boundless energy—October's Halloween excitement can quickly derail even the most carefully planned lessons. But this seasonal shift doesn't have to steamroll your learning objectives or your sanity as a teacher. This episode dives into practical strategies for maintaining classroom stability during the Halloween season. We explore why October presents unique challenges—from increasingly distracted students to disrupted routines and schedules fill...

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OTT 260: How to Weave Science Into Your ELA Block...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/09/22

Send us a text Ever feel like science gets pushed to the back burner because reading and math dominate your teaching schedule? You're not alone. The struggle to fit everything in is real, especially when administrators sometimes suggest cutting science altogether. Let me introduce you to a different approach: seamlessly weaving science into your ELA block. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about making what's already there work smarter. Your informational text standards (text f...

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OTT 259: Screens, Focus, and Reconnecting in REAL Life

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/09/15

Send us a text Remember the days when getting kids to focus in class didn't feel like competing with a digital circus? Today's students—even third graders—are coming to school with phones in hand, already accustomed to constant digital stimulation and instant gratification. The result? Classrooms filled with children struggling to transition, wait, focus, and fully engage with real-world learning. As teachers, we're facing unprecedented challenges. The dopamine-driven digital world has rewir...

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OTT 258: 3 Ways to Keep Reading Routines Strong When...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/09/08

Send us a text Ever found yourself sacrificing read-aloud time for pre-assessments and curriculum demands? You're not alone. In this heartfelt exploration of keeping reading routines strong, we dive into why those beautiful reading structures we create in August often crumble by September. The paradox of early-year teaching hits hard when faced with pre-assessments that seem designed to highlight what students don't know. "No kidding they're not on level—they just started second grade!" This...

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OTT 257: Wally Is Worried- Helping Students (and...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/09/01

Send us a text A worried watermelon might be exactly what your students need to navigate their big feelings this year. Meet Wally – the adorable protagonist of author Erin Waters' new children's book that's transforming how we approach anxiety in the classroom. Drawing from her seven years as a first-grade teacher and her personal journey with worry, Waters has crafted a story that resonates deeply with both children and adults. "I've been a worrier since I was a kid," she shares, "and now t...

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OTT 256: From Teacher to Author: Christine Devane's...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/08/25

Send us a text Christine Devane takes us on her journey from classroom teacher to published children's author, revealing how patience and persistence led to the publication of her book "Elephant Beach" after nearly a decade of waiting. What started as a manuscript written during her teaching years perfectly aligned with her current life as a mother of three, creating a beautiful full-circle moment where she now shares her creation with both students and her own children. Drawing from persona...

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OTT 255: Building Reading Routines That Stick (and...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/08/18

Send us a text Struggling to establish reading routines that don't leave you exhausted? Discover the magic of sustainable reading practices that transform your classroom culture while building essential literacy skills. The most powerful reading routines aren't complicated—they're consistent, joyful, and purposeful. In this episode, we explore how simple structures like read-aloud, turn-and-talk, and quick response activities create safe spaces where comprehension flourishes naturally. You'l...

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OTT 254: Break the Ice Without the Cringe – Fun Ways...

One Tired Teacher ·

2025/08/11

Send us a text Ever found yourself cringing through yet another awkward icebreaker activity? You're not alone. As teachers, we know building classroom community is essential, but finding engaging ways to do it can be challenging. The good news? Creating meaningful connections doesn't have to be painful or embarrassing for you or your students. When students feel safe, seen, and connected, everything improves dramatically. Behavior management becomes easier, learning deepens, and the classroo...

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