May might feel like survival mode, but it’s actually the perfect time to start planning for the year ahead. In this episode, we share five reasons why teacher end-of-year planning is a game changer, from reflecting on what worked to testing out new systems with your current students. Planning now helps ease your mental load over the summer, so you can enjoy a stress-free break and feel confident when school starts again!

Ready to swap back-to-school panic for peace of mind? Download our free End of Year Roadmap to get started!

Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-end-of-year-planning/

Resources:

• Don’t Trust Fish, by Neil Sharpson
• Free Resource: End of year Roadmap
• Ecosia
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Recess drama got you down? In this episode, we’re sharing four teacher-approved fixes to common playground problems, so you can stop dreading recess duty and start feeling confident about this part of the school day. From teaching games to empowering student problem-solving, these simple strategies will help bring structure and peace to your playground!

Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/recess-problems-for-teachers/

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• Episode 175, 10 Easy Ways to Prevent Behavior Problems Before They Start
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Do you have a class full of wiggle worms? It might be time to rethink how you're using movement in the classroom! We’re sharing five easy and effective ways to add movement to lessons without losing valuable instructional time.

These simple strategies help channel student energy into purposeful learning, improve focus, and even reduce behavior issues—turning your classroom into a more engaging and dynamic space. Whether it’s interactive comprehension checks or quick brain breaks, you’ll walk away with practical ideas to make movement a powerful part of your teaching routine!

Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and all resources mentioned in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/add-movement-to-lessons/

Resources:

• Printable Brain Break Activities
• Neuro-Mag Magnesium L-Threonate
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• Episode 163, The 6 Key Ways to Boost Student Engagement Every Day
• Episode 50, 3 Guidelines to Make Classroom Transitions Work Smarter No Harder
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