STEM instruction can feel intimidating, but STEM coach Naomi Meredith is here to break it all down for us! She’ll share tips and ideas for classroom teachers who are looking to implement STEM in their elementary classrooms, but don’t know where to start.

In college, you learn a lot about how to run a classroom. But - there are many things that you only learn about teaching through experience. Johnny Tiersma, 6th grade teacher and children’s author, is sharing 10 truths about how to build a classroom community - all of which he’s learned from experience!

Classroom technology can often make us want to pull our hair out! As powerful as using technology with student can be, there are several pitfalls and mistakes that teachers often make that can be avoided for more effective, less stressful digital instruction in the classroom!

We’ve heard the term “multimedia” before. But - what does a multimedia CLASSROOM look like? Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how you can create a multimedia classroom that meets the needs of a 21st century classroom.

A 21st century classroom is all about collaboration, student-centered activities, and…multimedia. Research shows that multimedia is an important element to engaging and interactive instruction. Tune in to learn about the impact that multimedia learning has on today’s elementary classroom.

Successful lessons don’t just happen. They are designed with intention and created to be align with best teaching practices. If you’re wondering what exactly makes up a successful lesson - then stick around because I’m spelling it all out in this podcast episode!

We’ve all heard that growth mindset is important for elementary students - but what does this actually look like in our every day classrooms? In this interview with school social worker and social emotional learning expert, Victoria from The Mindful Apple, we learn how classroom teachers can embed practices of growth mindset into everyday teaching.

Want to start using interactive notebooks, but not sure where to start? This episode takes you through the process from the ground up so you can successfully implement interactive notebooks in the elementary classroom.

Are student learning styles a myth? Do students REALLY learn best in one specific way? New research suggests: no. Let’s unpack what this really means for teachers and students!

Podcasts aren’t just for adults! In fact - podcasts can be a powerful tool for the elementary classroom. Not sure how to implement them in to your every day instruction? Tune in for some great tips and ideas for how to use podcast for students!

Outdated or boring textbooks got you down? Ditch the textbook and tune in to this week’s episode to learn about 4 alternatives to traditional textbook teaching in the elementary classroom that will boost student engagement AND learning!

How you end your lessons shouldn’t be an after thought, although for many elementary teachers — it often is (at least when we are not being observed!). When you’re spending so much time planning a lesson for your students, be sure to end it on a high note. In this podcast episode, I’ll show you 10 simple, yet engaging ways to end your next lesson.

Struggling to make readers and writers workshop work in your elementary classroom? The solutions might be simpler than you think! Check out these common workshop model mistakes, and learn how to fix them.

Are your students having the right kind of classroom conversations - the kind of talk that moves learning forward? If not - let’s fix that by teaching students the art of accountable talk, a framework for having intentional conversations in the classroom.

Increasing student participation and a strong classroom community are two sides of the same coin. One leads to the other...and back again. Tune in to the Classroom Commute podcast to learn simple strategies that will help you achieve both!