Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies

Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer

Classroom Management

Student Engagement

Teaching Strategies

Teacher Strategies

Elementary Education

Back To School

Back To School Preparation

Classroom Procedures

Education

Teacher Preparation

Self-Care

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Grammar

Classroom Routines

Second Story Window

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Teacher Tips

First Week Of School

Teaching Procedures

Retrieval Practice

Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to be the kind of teacher you really want to be? We know that feeling and we’re here to help! Each week on The Teacher Approved podcast, we discuss how to be the teacher you dream of being by elevating what matters and simplifying the rest. Join co-hosts Emily and Heidi of Second Story Window as they share research-based and teacher-app... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	309	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	How ToSelf-ImprovementEducation

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[TST26] Building the Teaching Life You Actually Want (Starting With Back-to-School) with Heidi Van Natter & Emily Stephenson

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[TST26] Protect Your Energy: 3 Back-to-School Boundaries Every Teacher Needs with Jacey Schank

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[TST26] Building Your Reading Intervention Schedule for the First Month of School with Shannon Moore Ed.S

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Special education teacher with 16+ years in self-contained, inclusion, and autism programs; spoke about collaboration and planning for teaching teams.

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Episode: [TST26] The 5-Minute Writing Routine That Builds Better Readers and Writers with Leigh Langton from The Applicious Teacher

Tam Milledge

Launched as part of Mrs Learning Bee and The Hive; expert on teacher well-being and classroom systems

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Episode: [TST26] How to Set Up a School Year That Doesn't Require Nights and Weekends with Tam Milledge

Jessica Ivey-Smith

A literacy coach and curriculum designer with extensive professional development experience in teaching reading, writing, and grammar

self-described as Jivey, literacy educator (guest on episode)

Episode: [TST26] Launching the Mentor Sentence Routine in Your First Two Weeks with Jessica Ivey-Smith

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Jessica Ivey

Specializes in simplifying ELA lessons using mentor texts

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Mona Iehl

Helps teachers create an engaging math block with problem-solving strategies

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Cassie Tabrizi

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Hosts

Heidi

Co-host of Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies; co-creator of Second Story Window; experienced elementary educator.

Emily

Co-host of Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies; co-creator of Second Story Window; experienced elementary educator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 205 ratings

PD tips
Love the actionable PD tips! My top during tips: listen for ideas to adapt & pay attention to emotional reactions. After tip - Sort notes into 3 buckets - Do Soon ( Love immediate actionable steps to make 1 things begin that week!), Save for Later, and Good to Know.
Apple Podcasts
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Teachers are not Superheroes
United States4 months ago
Top notch!
Thank you ladies! I appreciate all you do to love and support us teachers! I love all the tips- and the understanding of real teacher life! You are awesome!
Apple Podcasts
5
MichC8
United States4 months ago
Back to School
I loved this podcast! It helped me to create the class I’ve always wanted! You assume the students know how to do certain things but what a difference when you show them! Remember never assume! Lol
Thank you ladies! I will definitely listen to more podcasts!
Apple Podcasts
5
kmloewe
United States4 months ago
Indoor Recess Tips
Indoor recess is always a pain. Thank you for the great suggestions on how to make time more manageable for teachers ands fun for kids. I had never heard of the sleeping lion game.
Apple Podcasts
5
JTaylor222
United States4 months ago
Teacher Approved
I absolutely love the Teacher Approved podcast! Each episode is packed with practical ideas that I can use in my classroom right away. The content always feels relevant to what I’m currently teaching and what’s actually happening in my classroom, which makes it incredibly helpful and refreshing. It’s quickly become one of my go-to resources for inspiration and support as a teacher!
Apple Podcasts
5
Readingrocks@1st
United States4 months ago

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Many reviews note the show's supportive and encouraging tone for teachers.

Listeners praise practical, ready-to-implement tips for the classroom.

Audience members appreciate short, actionable episodes and resource recommendations.

The hosts come across as authentic and understanding of teacher stress.

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Apple Podcasts	#121	United States/Education/Self-Improvement
Apple Podcasts	#221	United States/Education
Apple Podcasts	#145	Canada/Education/Self-Improvement

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[TST26] The Conversation Every Teaching Team Needs Before School Starts with Lisa Hollady

Q: Question number five, what strengths does each person bring to the table?

Celebrate individual strengths and leverage them so the team is diverse in skill sets; collaboration thrives when team members contribute different but complementary abilities.

[TST26] The Conversation Every Teaching Team Needs Before School Starts with Lisa Hollady

Q: Question number four, how will we handle challenges?

Predefine responses to common issues (behavior, progress, parent concerns) and assign clear responsibilities to keep consistency and safety for students.

[TST26] The Conversation Every Teaching Team Needs Before School Starts with Lisa Hollady

Q: Question number three, how will we communicate when things get busy?

Establish specific, practical communication channels, schedules, and planning documents, with a recommended daily 10-minute check-in to stay coordinated.

[TST26] The Conversation Every Teaching Team Needs Before School Starts with Lisa Hollady

Q: Question number two, what do we already know about our students?

Understanding both academic data and personal stories from prior teachers helps tailor instruction and supports; students' needs extend beyond test scores.

[TST26] The Conversation Every Teaching Team Needs Before School Starts with Lisa Hollady

Q: Question number one, what do we want this partnership to look like?

The guest emphasizes that visions often differ among team members and that early, explicit alignment on collaboration, communication, and responsibilities prevents friction later.

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A practical, down-to-earth show for elementary teachers that emphasizes efficient planning, classroom management, and well-being. Episodes consistently offer actionable tips, short-cuts for organization, and strategies you can implement immediately, often framed around routines, student engagement, and caregiver-friendly approaches. Notable strengths include a warm, real-world tone, a focus on teacher well-being, and a willingness to promote resources and a coaching club that complements classroom practice.

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