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The Present Teacher Podcast

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 first year teacher. As a First Year Teacher Coach she envisions a world where new teachers from around the world can thrive inside the classroom and make the impact they were destined to make within their very first year of teaching. Discover how you can take the latest and greatest

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#164: The Secret to Seamless Center Transitions...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/16

What if I told you I have my students switch centers or stations everyday without me saying anything? Freeing me up to work one-on-one with students or in small groups at the back of my classroom for an average of an hour a day. What could you do with that extra hour? Could you help individual students make the leaps in growth that you've been craving?Today, I am talking about how my students transition from one center to another without me. All with a little help from music and a timer

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#163: How to Get Students to Run Centers Without You

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/09

One of the biggest reasons most teachers don't implement centers or stations in their classrooms is because they think it will take a lot of work and it will be a classroom management disaster. But that couldn't be farther from the truth. The truth is, there's a way to get your students to run centers without you saying a word. And that's what we are diving into today.Today we will be covering how I get my students to run centers without me using classroom procedures, how long I practice

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#162: How to Set Up Centers So They Practically Run...

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2025/11/02

Setting up centers for the first time can be hard. Especially when you're not sure where to even start. Today, we'll be diving into my top strategies on how to set up centers so they practically run themselves.Centers are a great way to meet the needs of individual students while simultaneously reviewing or cementing in concepts you are covering in class. In this week's content, we'll be covering how to plan centers so they run seamlessly. We'll also be talking about how to prep them in a

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#161: When You’re Questioning If You’re a “Good...

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2025/10/26

It might feel like you are the only teacher questioning if they are cut out for the profession. But the truth is, we've all been there. Even the teachers you look up to down the hall or online have all questioned their worth as a teacher. Which is why this week, we are talking about how common it is to question your worth as a teacher, my vulnerable experience with this mindset, and what helped me transition to the confident teacher I am today. At the end of the day, you aren't a bad

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#160: How to Handle Halloween Energy Without Losing...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be really hard to navigate as a teacher. So how can you handle the chaotic holiday energy without completely using your mind? This week we are talking about some practical classroom management strategies you can implement to still enjoy this holiday without your class breaking into complete chaos.It's no secret that disruptive behaviors rise around this time of year. Students are exposed to more sweets, less rest, and just pure

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#159: What to Do If You Accidentally Became ‘Friends’...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/12

As a new or first-year teacher, it's easy to do everything you can to avoid being the mean teacher in class. But sometimes the opposite can happen. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a little 'too' nice. To the point where our students see us more as a friend than a leader.If this happens to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Today we will be diving into why this occurs more often than you think and the exact steps you can take to find your own unique balance to a leader and building

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#158: The Honeymoon Phase is Over—Now What?

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Around this time of year, it seems like disruptive behavior is on the rise, and the honeymoon period is over. So what can teachers do about it? This week, we will be diving into why the honeymoon period ends with your students around this time, and some practical steps you can take to maintain a calm classroom. October doesn't have to be the hardest month for classroom behaviors. Today I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you exactly how I actually get my students to run the classroom

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#157: The #1 Transition Trick That Transformed My...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/28

Ever wonder why your students seem to struggle with classroom transitions? When it comes to lining up, unpacking in the morning, packing up at the end of the day, coming to the carpet, or going back to their seats, it seems like your students always forget what they should be doing.Today, I am going to be diving into the number one transition trick that completely transformed my classroom and prevented disruptive behavior from happening in my classroom. This strategy will help your

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#156: Which Classroom Management Style Are You

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2025/09/22

Ever feel like you’ve tried a million classroom management strategies but none of them are working? Over the course of my teaching career, I have discovered 5 unique classroom management styles. Routine Queen, Relationship Builder, Strategy Slayer, Calm Anchor, or Creative Connector. Today I’ll be diving into a 5-question quiz that will help you determine which classroom management style you are. We also dive into your greatest classroom management strengths, weaknesses, and which classroom

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#155: How to Get Your Students to Run the Classroom...

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2025/08/31

When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior. But then in my second year of teaching I discovered a way to automate my classroom.Now I get to sit back at the kidney table, teach small groups, and sip my coffee without having to worry about what the rest of the class is doing. Today we are going to talk about my top 3

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#154: How I Finally Got My Students to Listen Without...

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2025/08/24

A couple weeks ago, I recieved a comment on a social media post I had made that said 'all good teachers yell.' The heated debate that followed was interesting to say the least. This week we are diving into my thoughts on whether or not good teachers yell. What are your thoughts? Do good teachers yell?We'll be diving into my personal story as a first year teacher who used to yell, how it worked out for me, and what I do now instead. I'll be diving into my top 3 classroom management

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#153: Quiz: Is Your Classroom Management Ready for...

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2025/08/17

Are you worried about how you're going to manage your classroom this school year? Are you wondering if you have everything prepared to have amazing classroom management? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how ready your classroom management is for back-to-school season. Count how many of these questions you can say 'yes' to, to see which classroom management strategies you need to brush up on before school starts. We'll cover questions like how to respond to disruptive behavior, how to

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22:43

#152: How I Found My Classroom Management Style (And...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Have you been told that you need to work on your classroom management and you're not sure to start? Or are you wanting to get ahead start on your classroom management strategies for this back to school season?This week we will be diving into the different classroom management styles, and how to figure out which one is yours. We will even dive into which classroom management strategies work well for your unique style and which ones to avoid. Tired of trying trending classroom management

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#151: The #1 Classroom Management Mistake New...

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2025/08/03

Let's be honest, classroom management can be something a lot of teachers struggle with. Especially as a new or a first year teacher. Which is why today we are going to be talking about the top mistake new or first-year teachers make when it comes to classroom management. Over the past few years, I have coached hundreds of new and first-year teachers around the world. And they all seem to miss the same classroom management strategy. Those clip charts, blurt beans, classroom parties, and

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#150: Quiz: Will Your First Day of School Be Smooth —...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/27

There is so much to do before school starts as a teacher and it's easy to wonder if you are forgetting something or if you are focusing on the right things. Today I will be sharing a 10 question quiz you can take to figure out if your first day of school will be chaotic and stressful or calm and smooth. Whether you are a first year teacher or an experienced teacher, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all things back-to-school. Which is why we will be covering topics like classroom layout and

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#149: How to Design a Distraction-Free Classroom That...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/20

You're a first-year teacher who is looking for strategies to setting up the perfect classroom. Or maybe you're a second-year teacher who spent their entire summer last year setting up their classroom, only to be focusing on the wrong things. One of the biggest causes of disruptive behavior is having a cluttered or disorganized classroom. Which is why today we are going to be talking about how creating a distraction-free classroom can prevent a majority of disruptive behavior from happening

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#148: What Most First Year Teachers Prepare Over...

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2025/07/13

You just started your first-year of teaching and you're wondering how to setup your classroom over the summer. You finally get the keys to your classroom and finally stand in your very first classroom. But after looking around for a second, you are overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to get done and you're not sure where to start.We are diving into the top mistakes new teachers make setting up their classroom. But we will also talk about which strategies new teachers make that

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#147: Quiz: Are you ready to WOW Families During Back...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/06

Back-to-School Night is just around the corner and you're wondering if you have everything ready or not. You have no idea what the format should be and you're scrolling TPT for resources.Today we will be taking a 10-question quiz to figure out if you are ACTUALLY ready for Meet the Teacher Night or not. We'll cover questions like which resources you should have prepared, how to follow up, what the format is, etc. Didn't score as high as you wanted? No problem! Stick around to the end for

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#146: The Real Reason Your First Day of School Feels...

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2025/06/29

You've scrolled social media and seen the horror stories on how the first day or first week of school can be chaotic. Or maybe you've taught before and realized that you focused on all the wrong things, but this year you want to do things differently.Today, we will be diving into common mistakes that new teachers make that lead to a chaotic back-to-school season. PLUS, we'll be talking about which practical steps you can take this summer to avoid all the chaos. We'll be diving into

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#145: 5 Classroom Organization Hacks that Save You...

The Present Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/22

Its your first or second year of teaching and you're wondering how to organize and setup your classroom strategically. You don't want to make any silly mistakes so you are searching for the top classroom organization hacks to save you time during the school year. Today, I'll be diving into my top classroom organization strategies that will save you hours during the school year. We'll be covering topics like how to organize your student supplies, how to organize your classroom library, how

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