The Present Teacher Podcast

The Present Teacher Podcast

Hosted by: Helena Hains

Helena Hains from The Present Teacher shares all of her simple and actionable classroom management, social emotional learning and teacher self-care strategies so you can thrive inside and out of the classroom as a...

Episodes

#161: When You’re Questioning If You’re a ā€œGood Enoughā€ Teacher

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It might feel like you are the only teacher questioning if they are cut out for the profession. But the truth is, we've all been there. Even the teachers you look up to down the hall or online have all questioned...
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#160: How to Handle Halloween Energy Without Losing Your Mind

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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, but it can be really hard to navigate as a teacher. So how can you handle the chaotic holiday energy without completely using your mind? This week we are talking about some...
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#159: What to Do If You Accidentally Became ā€˜Friends’ With Your Students Instead of the Teacher

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As a new or first-year teacher, it's easy to do everything you can to avoid being the mean teacher in class. But sometimes the opposite can happen. Sometimes we can find ourselves being a little 'too' nice. To the...
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#158: The Honeymoon Phase is Over—Now What?

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Around this time of year, it seems like disruptive behavior is on the rise, and the honeymoon period is over. So what can teachers do about it? Ā  This week, we will be diving into why the honeymoon period ends with...
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#157: The #1 Transition Trick That Transformed My Classroom

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Ever wonder why your students seem to struggle with classroom transitions? When it comes to lining up, unpacking in the morning, packing up at the end of the day, coming to the carpet, or going back to their seats, it...
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#156: Which Classroom Management Style Are You

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Ever feel like you’ve tried a million classroom management strategies but none of them are working? Over the course of my teaching career, I have discovered 5 unique classroom management styles. Routine Queen,...
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#155: How to Get Your Students to Run the Classroom While You Sip Your Coffee

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When I was a first year teacher, I struggled with classroom management. My students were constantly out of their seats, they were a chatty class, and I always had to stop instruction to address disruptive behavior....
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#154: How I Finally Got My Students to Listen Without Yelling

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A couple weeks ago, I recieved a comment on a social media post I had made that said 'all good teachers yell.' The heated debate that followed was interesting to say the least. This week we are diving into my thoughts...
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#153: Quiz: Is Your Classroom Management Ready for Back To School?

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Are you worried about how you're going to manage your classroom this school year? Are you wondering if you have everything prepared to have amazing classroom management? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how...
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#152: How I Found My Classroom Management Style (And How You Can Too)

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Have you been told that you need to work on your classroom management and you're not sure to start? Or are you wanting to get ahead start on your classroom management strategies for this back to school season? This...
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#151: The #1 Classroom Management Mistake New Teachers Make During Back to School (And How to Avoid It)

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Let's be honest, classroom management can be something a lot of teachers struggle with. Especially as a new or a first year teacher. Which is why today we are going to be talking about the top mistake new or...
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#150: Quiz: Will Your First Day of School Be Smooth — or Stressful?

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There is so much to do before school starts as a teacher and it's easy to wonder if you are forgetting something or if you are focusing on the right things. Today I will be sharing a 10 question quiz you can take to...
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