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

#115: What are Natural Consequences in the Classroom and How to Use Them

Season #1

Not sure how to respond to disruptive behaviors in class? This week we are breaking down what natural consequences (also known as logical consequences) are and how to use them in the classroom. These are the exact...
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#114: Why I Don't Use Student Recommendation Letters Anymore and What I Do Instead

Season #1

Did you stumble across student recommendation letters online and you're wondering whether or not you should use them? This week we are breaking down why I personally don't use student recommendation letters and what I...
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#113: 5 Lessons in Becoming the Present Teacher

Season #1

Have you ever caught yourself spacing out after work? Are you looking for a way to get ontop of your teacher to-do list so you can finally come home with more energy? This week I am sharing a replay of my top 5...
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers

Season #1 Episode #112

Send us a textHave you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to another teacher? And you noticed that whenever you do it makes you feel bad and second guess your worth as a teacher?This week I am sure my 3...
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How to Get Your Students to Respect You During the Beginning of the School Year

Season #1 Episode #111

Send us a text Are you starting off the school year and you're worried your students may not respect you?Here's a breakdown of the exact steps I take to get my students to respect me during the beginning of the school...
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7 Things I Focus on During the First Month of School

Season #1 Episode #110

Send us a textAre you going into your first year of teaching and you're wondering what you should be focusing on?This week I share everything I do in order to prepare for the first month of school as a teacher, plus...
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5 Things You Need to Hear Before Your Next Teacher Interview

Season #1 Episode #109

Send us a textFeeling nervous for your next teacher interview and looking for a pep talk or teacher mindset tips?Here we break down 5 things you need to hear before you go to your next teacher interview. These teacher...
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A Guided Meditation to Start Your Teaching Day Calm and Prepared

Season #1 Episode #108

Send us a textStart your morning off with flow and ease with this 14-minute guided meditation for teachers on letting the school day be easy. In this meditation, we will manifest a relaxed and automated day through...
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My Secrets Revealed: Make Teaching Easier with Classroom Running Activities

Season #1 Episode #107

Send us a textWondering how to get everything done as a first-year or new teacher? In this video, I share which classroom running activities I focus on in my class to get weeks out in advance.These teacher time-saving...
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How to Automate Your Classroom for a Stress-Free Teaching Experience

Season #1 Episode #106

Send us a text Looking for a way to automate your classroom without spending your weekends and evenings working after contract hours? In this video I share what my automated classroom looks like and the top 3 steps I...
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5 Things I Needed to Hear as Someone Who Struggled with Teacher Work-Life Balance

Season #1 Episode #105

Send us a textDid you struggle with teacher work-life balance and looking for a way to make things different this year? In this video, I share 5 things I needed to hear as a new and first-year teacher who struggled...
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5 Pieces of Classroom Management Motivation I Needed to Hear as a New Teacher

Season #1 Episode #104

Send us a textDid you really struggle with classroom management last year and you’re starting to wonder if it will ever get better?This week I get real and vulnerable as I share 5 pieces of classroom management...
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