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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 138 episodes
Ignite Your Teaching
Latest Episodes
Split Grade Teaching Myths
Think teaching a split grade means double the prep and double the stress? Think again! In this episode, Patti dives into the most common myths about teaching combined grades and reveals the truth about what actually makes them...
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Episode 277
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16:25
The Power of Doing Less: How Simplifying Your Teaching Can Benefit Everyone
In this episode, I discuss how teachers can improve their teaching effectiveness and reduce burnout by doing less. We talk about how teachers often take on too much, leading to stress and decreased impact on student learning. By simplifying rou...
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Season 6
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Episode 276
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7:09
Transform Your Classroom with Math Centers: Engage, Empower, and Assess Effectively
Unlock the secret to transforming your classroom with our latest episode, where we reveal the magic of math centers in junior education. Imagine a world where students are not only engaged but also empowered to become independent thinkers and p...
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Season 6
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Episode 274
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17:21
Mastering Diagnostic Assessments in Language Arts
Unlock the secrets to a more effective language arts classroom by mastering the use of diagnostic assessments. This episode promises to transform your approach to teaching by helping you understand your students' current writing and reading abi...
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Season 5
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Episode 273
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9:14
Why Building Relationships Supports Stronger Literacy Skills
In this video, we dive into the essential steps to establish strong relationships with students during the beginning of the school year. Building trust and respect sets the foundation for a positive classroom environment, especially when teachi...
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Season 5
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Episode 272
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10:57