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Ignite Your Teaching

A podcast to help inspire elementary teachers to improve their pedagogy, simplify their systems, and find time-saving tools for their classrooms.

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6:16

How do you effectively differentiate in the classroom?

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2025/11/25

Send us a text In this episode, Patti from Madly Learning helps you take the overwhelm out of differentiation. You’ll learn how to design one strong core lesson that meets diverse student needs — without doubling your workload. Patti shares real classroom examples, practical tips, and mindset shifts that make differentiation both manageable and meaningful. Tuck these in your teacher pocket: Differentiation is not about 30 separate lessons — it’s one lesson with multiple access points.Focus on...

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9:50

How to Combine Lessons in a Split Grade Classroom

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2025/11/11

Send us a text In this episode, PattI dives into the “efficiency mindset” — a powerful approach to simplify split-grade teaching. Instead of planning two separate lessons, learn how to teach one lesson with differentiated outputs that meet both grades’ expectations. Key Takeaways: The mindset shift: one lesson, different outputsHow to find overlapping skills in your curriculumExamples across math, language, science, and social studiesWhy this approach saves time and strengthens learningHow un...

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16:25

Split Grade Teaching Myths

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2025/10/28

Send us a text Think teaching a split grade means double the prep and double the stress? Think again! In this episode, Patti dives into the most common myths about teaching combined grades and reveals the truth about what actually makes them work. Tuck these in your teacher pocket: Plan one unified lesson for both grades (without doubling your workload)See the curriculum as a continuum instead of two separate checklistsSimplify planning by focusing on skills, not just expectationsStrengthen c...

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7:09

The Power of Doing Less: How Simplifying Your...

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2025/10/14

Send us a text In this episode, I discuss how teachers can improve their teaching effectiveness and reduce burnout by doing less. We talk about how teachers often take on too much, leading to stress and decreased impact on student learning. By simplifying routines, reducing unnecessary tasks, and fostering student independence, you can create a more efficient and effective learning environment. I also share my own personal experiences and offer practical tips for letting go of non-essential t...

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17:21

Transform Your Classroom with Math Centers: Engage,...

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2025/01/07

Send us a textUnlock the secret to transforming your classroom with our latest episode, where we reveal the magic of math centers in junior education. Imagine a world where students are not only engaged but also empowered to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. Join us as we explore how math centers can simplify teaching, facilitate guided math, and foster essential social skills through collaboration. With personalized learning at the forefront, we discuss how these dynamic hubs ...

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Mastering Diagnostic Assessments in Language Arts

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2024/12/10

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to a more effective language arts classroom by mastering the use of diagnostic assessments. This episode promises to transform your approach to teaching by helping you understand your students' current writing and reading abilities without overwhelming yourself. Discover how to make writing enjoyable for students while collecting valuable samples that reveal their storytelling and paragraph writing skills. On the reading front, find out how a simple spelling d...

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10:57

Why Building Relationships Supports Stronger Literacy...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textIn this video, we dive into the essential steps to establish strong relationships with students during the beginning of the school year. Building trust and respect sets the foundation for a positive classroom environment, especially when teaching language arts, where students often share personal thoughts in their writing.We'll explore strategies for creating a classroom based on mutual respect, emphasizing the importance of showing genuine interest in each student. Discover how...

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10:36

Organizing Your Literacy Block: Schedules and Routines

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn this video, we kick off a series on creating a structured, efficient routine for your literacy block. As many teachers struggle to fit all elements of language arts into their schedules, this video offers practical tips for establishing a consistent and adaptable framework that builds student confidence and helps teachers stay organized.We’ll walk through setting up a weekly schedule, dividing time between spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. The...

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36:14

Transforming Classrooms with Empower: Evidence-Based...

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2024/10/30

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Erin Panda, a researcher from Brock University, to discuss her recent study on the Empower Reading Program. Collaborating with the Hospital for Sick Children and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Erin shares insights into the impact of Empower, an evidence-based reading intervention program that helps struggling readers develop decoding, spelling, and comprehension skills.As a classroom teacher and parent, I’ve witnessed Empower's tr...

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38:17

Dear New Teacher: Planning, Assessment and Creating a...

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2024/07/03

Transform your teaching toolkit with the wisdom of Dr. Lori Friesen, the beacon for educators navigating today's classroom challenges. Unearth the secrets to lesson planning and assessment mastery, and let us guide you through shaping a classroom environment that's as organized as it is enriching. By the end of our discussion, the teacher planning binder and student data binders will become your new best friends, dramatically reducing your workload while amplifying the effectiveness of your t...

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30:37

Dear New Teacher: Prepare For Back To School- An...

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2024/06/10

We’re excited to have Dr. Lori, the author of "Dear New Teacher: Here's Exactly What To Do," join us for an insightful discussion on preparing for your first teaching job. This episode is filled with essential tips for new teachers, from classroom setup to managing classroom dynamics. Dr. Lori’s expert advice will help you start the school year strong.Discover the best practices for creating a welcoming and efficient classroom, establishing routines, and maintaining a positive learning enviro...

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14:19

Save Time Writing Report Cards

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2024/05/28

In this podcast episode, I introduce Simply Graded, a game-changer for teachers during report card season. Discover how this powerful tool simplifies and automates the report card comment process, saving you countless hours. Learn how Simply Graded uses advanced formulas in Google Sheets to streamline the workflow, making it easy to generate personalized, comprehensive comments for your students.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/4yItIZzjFqQKey concepts covered include:report card inefficienci...

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18:33

Prepare for Your Next Teaching Interview: A Step By...

Ignite Your Teaching ·

2024/05/07

Imagine stepping into your teaching interview with the calm confidence of a seasoned educator, knowing you've got the inside scoop on everything from the school's ethos to the principal's pet projects. That's exactly what we're equipping you for in today's insightful session, as we dissect the preparation process, ensuring you're not just another face in the applicant crowd. With my own experiences of being both the interviewer and the interviewee, I'll guide you through the nuances of making...

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20:45

Making the Decision: Is It Time to Change Your...

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2024/04/23

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28:08

Maximizing a 60-Minute Literacy Block: Strategies for...

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2024/03/05

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14:26

Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout

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2024/02/20

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21:02

Innovative Teaching Tactics for Students Who Finish...

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2024/01/30

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20:13

Boosting Student Literacy with Effective Nonfiction...

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2023/12/05

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33:31

8 Mindset Shifts Teachers Need For A Better Work Life...

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2023/11/21

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20:06

EP260 - Transform Your Literacy Program with...

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2023/10/31

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