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Sep 2022
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Claire English
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Dec 8
#152: So it's December, and your students won't stop talking... Now what?
In last week’s episode, we talked about what to do when student energy is flat, motivation is MIA, and you're pulling teeth just to get through a lesson. This week, we're flipping the script and tackling the other end of the spectrum, those wild, chatty, off-task end-of-year vibe ... Show More
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#151: What to do when your class is bringing the 'checked out, apathetic, can't be bothered' vibes at the end of the year
We’ve officially entered the end-of-year zone... You know, the part where students are either bouncing off the walls or slumping over their desks like they’ve pulled three all-nighters in a row. And let’s be honest, we’re right there with them.In this week’s episode, I’m unpackin ... Show More
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#150: Students pushing your buttons? These 6 one-liners will save you!
<p>This episode is a big warm hug and a practical roadmap for every teacher who’s ever thought: “How the heck am I supposed to stay calm when they’re pushing ALL my buttons?!”</p><p>I’m diving into a juicy listener Q&amp;A all about what to do in those real-deal, fight-flight-fre ... Show More
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