It's almost Halloween! But Halloween does not come up once in this episode. What does come up, you ask? Oh- Red Ribbon Week/DARE, shoes off in the classroom, the upcoming election, and as always - RECESS (but not in the way you think it will...). In the afternoon, we answer a burning listener question: "What did teachers do in your experience as students that you try to avoid doing now?" And as always, we have... OPINIONS! Don't be late. Come to the carpet!!!

Did you miss us? Welcome back to the carpet! Tune in this week to hear us be HONEST about how we are "doing". It's like when people ask you, "how are you" and expect a generic response, and you give them the truth. That's this episode. Topics include how the pandemic changed us as teachers, space in the classroom, and we ultimately reveal ourselves to be... Hamilton stans. Don't be late! Come to the carpet!

Welcome to our first small group episode! Take a listen as we sit with a fellow teacher, vulnerability queen, best friend of the pod AND our previously mentioned unpaid intern MELANIE!!! Topics today include: the best ways to consume information, virtual teaching, Tik Tok karaoke, sharing your emotions with your students and the benefits of vulnerability in the classroom. We loved talking to Mel about all things elementary school and can't wait for you to take a listen! Don't be late! Come to the carpet!