Ignite Your Teaching
Kanaal Besonderhede
Ignite Your Teaching
A podcast to help inspire elementary teachers to improve their pedagogy, simplify their systems, and find time-saving tools for their classrooms.
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140 episodes
How do you effectively differentiate in the classroom?
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In this episode, Patti from Madly Learning helps you take the overwhelm out of differentiation. You’ll learn how to design one...
How to Combine Lessons in a Split Grade Classroom
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In this episode, PattI dives into the “efficiency mindset” — a powerful approach to simplify split-grade teaching. Instead of p...
Split Grade Teaching Myths
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Think teaching a split grade means double the prep and double the stress? Think again! In this episode, Patti dives into the mo...
The Power of Doing Less: How Simplifying Your Teaching Can Benefit Everyone
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In this episode, I discuss how teachers can improve their teaching effectiveness and reduce burnout by doing less. We talk abou...
Transform Your Classroom with Math Centers: Engage, Empower, and Assess Effectively
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Unlock the secret to transforming your classroom with our latest episode, where we reveal the magic of math centers in junior e...
Mastering Diagnostic Assessments in Language Arts
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Unlock the secrets to a more effective language arts classroom by mastering the use of diagnostic assessments. This episode pro...
Why Building Relationships Supports Stronger Literacy Skills
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In this video, we dive into the essential steps to establish strong relationships with students during the beginning of the sch...
Organizing Your Literacy Block: Schedules and Routines
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In this video, we kick off a series on creating a structured, efficient routine for your literacy block. As many teachers strug...
Transforming Classrooms with Empower: Evidence-Based Literacy Support
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In this episode, we sit down with Erin Panda, a researcher from Brock University, to discuss her recent study on the Empower Re...
Dear New Teacher: Planning, Assessment and Creating a Culture of Belonging - An Interview With Dr. Lori Friesen
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Transform your teaching toolkit with the wisdom of Dr. Lori Friesen, the beacon for educators navigating today's classroom chal...
Dear New Teacher: Prepare For Back To School- An Interview with Dr. Lori Friesan
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We’re excited to have Dr. Lori, the author of "Dear New Teacher: Here's Exactly What To Do," join us for an insightful discussi...
Save Time Writing Report Cards
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In this podcast episode, I introduce Simply Graded, a game-changer for teachers during report card season. Discover how this po...
Prepare for Your Next Teaching Interview: A Step By Step Guide
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Imagine stepping into your teaching interview with the calm confidence of a seasoned educator, knowing you've got the inside sc...
Making the Decision: Is It Time to Change Your Teaching Role?
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Navigating the annual staffing shuffle can feel like a high-stakes chess game for educators, and we're here to coach you throug...
Maximizing a 60-Minute Literacy Block: Strategies for Teachers
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Have you ever felt like there just aren't enough hours in the day, especially when it comes to teaching literacy? You're not al...
Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout
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As we transition into the second half of the school year, it's crucial to reassess our teaching strategies and classroom manage...
Innovative Teaching Tactics for Students Who Finish First
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Discover the secrets to transforming your classroom with our latest deep dive into the world of early finishers. I'm Patty Furt...
Boosting Student Literacy with Effective Nonfiction Writing Techniques
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Ready to unlock the secrets to teaching nonfiction writing? We are setting you up for success in this episode by deconstructing...
8 Mindset Shifts Teachers Need For A Better Work Life Balance
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Hey there, teachers! Welcome to another episode of the "Ignited Your Teaching Video Podcast."In this episode, we're diving into...
EP260 - Transform Your Literacy Program with Effective Assessment Strategies
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What if you had the toolkit to boost your students' literacy levels? What if you could tailor your teaching styles to meet the...
Ep 259 - Enhancing Spelling Skills: Transitioning to Ignited Spelling in the Junior Classroom
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What if your students could effortlessly understand spelling patterns and rules, and not just memorize words for a test? What i...
EP 258 - Mastering Literacy Centers in Junior Grades
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Master the art of creating engaging and effective literacy centers for students in grades 3 to 6. Join us as we debunk common m...
EP 257 - Understanding The Changes in Ontario's Literacy Curriculum for Grades 3-6 Teachers
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In this episode of the Ignite Your Teaching podcast, host Patti Firth discusses the upcoming changes in the Ontario curriculum...
EP 256 - How to Organize Your Math Classroom
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Are you struggling to organize your math centers and feeling overwhelmed by the chaos?
In today's episode of Ignit...
EP 255 - How to Start Your Math Program Off Right: The First Three Weeks of School
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Are you ready to set your math program up for success? Join us in this week's Ignite Your Teaching Podcast episode as we explor...
EP 254 - 5 Ways to End the Year on a Positive Note With Your Students
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Today we're diving into a topic that's close to every teacher's heart: ending the year on a positive note with your students.
EP 253 - How to Use Chat GPT in the Classroom
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Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to teaching? Have you ever wondered how technology can enhance the learning experi...
EP 252 - Create Easy Final Projects You and Your Students Will Love
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How do you make assessments for your students to show their learning? Are you also requiring your students to create uniform pr...
EP 251 - Simplify Your Report Card Writing with Comment Banks
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Writing report cards is a comprehensive assessment that provides a valuable snapshot of a student's academic progress, strength...
EP 250 - What are the 3 C's of Classroom Management?
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In this episode, we dive deep into the three C’s of classroom management - connection, consistency, and compassion. They are th...
EP 249 - Why is Inquiry so Challenging for Students and How to Fix It
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Welcome to today's episode, where we will discuss why inquiry-based learning can be challenging for students. We will also revi...
EP 248 - The 4 ways that you can differentiate in the classroom
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Welcome to today's episode, where we will explore the concept of differentiation in the classroom. Have you ever been asked if...
247: What are the 4 Types of Inquiry-Based Learning?
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Are you struggling to include inquiry-based learning in your classroom? Understanding how to implement it can be challenging, e...
246: Build Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom
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Critical thinking skills are essential for students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. These skills involve analyzing info...
Creating a Positive Learning Environment – The Key to Student Motivation (EP245)
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In this video, we dive into the crucial topic of creating a positive learning environment. As educators, we know that student m...
244 Three Types of Assessment
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This podcast episode discusses the three primary assessment and evaluation types for teachers: diagnostic, formative, and summa...
Making an Effective Rubric: Strategies and Tips
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This is a video about How To Mark Using a Rubric
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- How to establish goals and s...
How to Manage Your Time as a Teacher
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Managing your time as a teacher is not easy. But if you know what to do, it can be done!
Teaching is an important...
I don't hate teaching a split...and here's why!
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Did you dread teaching a split grade...wishing that you could just be in a single-grade classroom again?
Teaching...
What Makes a Good Math Program
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What techniques and strategies should teachers use in their math programs if they want to teach math effectively? In thi...