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Upper Elementary SimplifiedTeacher Life + a Special BONUSWelcome to episode 71 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares a big announcement and offers a HUGE discount on resources just in time for back to school!Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-08-0608 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedClassroom Management Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers: A Chat with Jennifer Raymond from The Old Barn Teaching Co. Welcome to episode 70 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Raymond all about classroom management and building relationships in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-07-3033 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedDifferentiation in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Amanda Stitt Welcome to episode 69 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Amanda Stitt all about differentiation in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-07-2335 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedBuilding Systems in Your Classroom: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher Welcome to episode 68 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can implement The Thriving Teacher Framework to build systems in their classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-07-1624 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedPreventing Teacher Burnout: A Chat With Brittany Blackwell of Teaching Mind Body & Soul Welcome to episode 67 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Brittany Blackwell all about teacher burnout prevention. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-07-0923 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedCurriculum Mapping Tips: A Chat With April Pickett from Teach Travel Read Welcome to episode 66 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with April Pickett all about curriculum mapping and lesson planning for upper elementary teachers. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-07-0221 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedProductive Struggle in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Mona Iehl from Mona Math Welcome to episode 65 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Mona Iehl all about productive struggle in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-06-2529 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedTips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART TWO Welcome to episode 64 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part two of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-06-1818 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedTips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART ONE Welcome to episode 63 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part one of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-06-1128 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHow to Recharge Your Teacher Battery This SummerWelcome to episode 62 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Happy summer! Isn’t it crazy how when you are in the middle of the school year it seems like summer is soooo far away but then again it seems like summer comes around very quickly…more so every single year.In this episode we begin the podcast summer series.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-06-0407 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHappy Birthday Upper Elementary Simplified!Do you remember your first birthday? Of course you don't! But, this week is a special week for the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast because this Thursday, May 30th the podcast is celebrating it's very first birthday!On this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane of some of the favorite episodes over the past year.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-05-2832 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedHow Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher Welcome to episode 60 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can start to prep over summer to help make back to school a smooth and low stress time. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-05-2133 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedHow to Teach Writing With a Focus on Revising & Editing: A Chat With Marianna Monheim of Creatively ComprehensiveWelcome to episode 59 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Marianna Monheim all about teaching revising and editing explicitly.Were you the kid who loved to write, and was a self-proclaimed author by the age of 10? Or were you the kid who struggled to put pen to paper and organize your thoughts as they came out of your head? Unfortunately a lot of students are discouraged by the writing process because we as teachers may not be offering them the instruction that they really need to be successful. I recently had...2024-05-1431 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedYou Are Appreciated, TeacherWelcome to episode 58 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush celebrated teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-05-0714 minUpper Elementary Simplified15 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom for the SummerWelcome to episode 57 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares 15 tips for packing up your classroom for the summer.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-04-3011 minUpper Elementary Simplified9 End of Year Ideas for Upper Elementary TeachersHere we are at the end of April, testing is over & the weather is getting warmer, which means students are getting excited about summer. Today host Danna Rodebush expands on last week's topic of discussion on end of year activity ideas.In this episode you will hear from 9 different experienced teachers about their favorite end of year activity ideas.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-04-2316 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedAfter Testing Activities: A Chat with Christine DeArmitt from Reading Teacher Buzz Welcome to episode 55 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Christine DeArmitt, who discusses bringing fun back into the classroom and gives many great activity ideas to use in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-04-1623 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHow You Can Turn Boring Math Into Engaging MathAre you in a battle with your math curriculum? I’ve been there…you may be looking at the piles of math books that your district provided to you or you were told were the best of the best…and you’re thinking to yourself something along the lines of:How am I ever going to get my students to enjoy math? Or how can I possibly plan engaging whole group and small group lessons with the way this curriculum is organized? Or how am I going to properly assess my students and ensure that they...2024-04-0910 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedHow to Prepare for State Testing: A Chat With Annamarie Krejci From Krejci Creations Welcome to episode 53 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Annamarie Krejci all about math test prep in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-04-0226 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedHow Math Instruction is Affected by Reading Comprehension: A Chat with Ciera Harris from Ciera Harris Teaching Welcome to episode 52 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Ciera Harris all about how reading comprehension affects math instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-03-2636 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedProviding Student Choice During Math Workshop: A Chat with Jennifer Jochen from Smith Curriculum & Consulting Welcome to episode 51 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Jochen all about student choice & math workshop in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-03-1927 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedSimplifying Fraction Concepts: A Chat With Enrica Minetti from Matemaths Welcome to episode 50 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Enrica Minetti all about teaching fraction concepts in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-03-1226 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedHow Mindset Affects Math Instruction: A Chat with Rachelle McCracken Welcome to episode 49 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Rachelle McCracken all about math mindset in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-03-0527 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedNumber Sense in the Upper Elementary Classroom with Amy Dickson from Amazing Materials 4 You Welcome to episode 48 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Amy Dickson from Amazing Materials 4 You all about number sense in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-02-2727 min
Upper Elementary SimplifiedComics in the Classroom: A Chat with Laura Balliett from Cool School Comics Welcome to episode 47 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Laura Balliett from Cool School Comics all about creative teaching by using comic books to teach & review math concepts. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-02-2014 min
The Teaching Toolbox - A Podcast for Middle School Teachers20. Math Fact Fluency with Danna RodebushWhen you hear the words ‘multiplication facts,’ what is your first thought? If it’s similar to many of the comments I’ve read in math teacher FB groups, it might be something like, ‘oh my gosh, kids don’t know their facts, ‘ or ‘my students can’t find least common multiple because they don’t know their multiplication facts’ or something along those lines.Today we'll be talking to Danna Rodebush all about strategies to improve math fact fluency.Topics DiscussedWhat is math fact fluency?Why are math facts and fluency important?Why Danna is passionate...2024-02-2016 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHere's What Teachers Are Saying About The Growing Problem Of Fact FluencyWelcome to episode 46 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares stories from the classroom about multiplication fact fluency. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-02-1311 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThis One Thing Will Change Math ForeverWelcome to episode 45 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares her secret about the one thing that will change math forever. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-02-0607 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedAre You Still Using Those Incomplete Fact Mastery Programs?Welcome to episode 44 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses incomplete fluency, what it is, why it’s a problem, and what you can do to solve it. So let’s go ahead and get started. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-01-3007 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThree Characteristics of Math Fact FluencyMastery refers to having great skill at something or total dominance over something. If you are fluent in a language, you have a mastery of the language.Welcome to episode 43 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses the 3 characteristics of multiplication fact mastery.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-01-2309 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHow Fact Fluency is Like Baking a CakeImagine reading a sentence that says: “Elevated abecedarian pupils toil amidst computative certitude eloquence credentials instigating extensive thwarting.”Are you able to comprehend the meaning of the sentence? Maybe you can comprehend but it takes you just a little bit longer because you aren’t familiar with the meaning of all of the words.Welcome to episode 42 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses slipping into the shoes of students and understanding their frustration with higher level math skills.Connect with Danna:2024-01-1609 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThe Reason Your Students Are Still Counting On Their FingersRaise your hand if you have students in your upper elementary classroom who still count on their fingers or draw circles, or draw tally marks to find the product of 6x8?Welcome to episode 41 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses a massive problem that teachers are facing on a daily basis.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2024-01-0908 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedCelebrating 20/40!Welcome to episode 40 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush & 19 of her teacher friends tell stories from the classroom to inspire you to finish December strong, to be the teacher you want to be, and the teacher your students deserve. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-12-0756 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedAn Exciting Announcement and a GIFT for YOU!Welcome to episode 39 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares a new program for teachers in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-12-0505 minUpper Elementary Simplified4 Christmas Classroom Activities PLUS a BONUSCan you believe it is December already? I love this time of year..it is so cozy and cheerful. Welcome to episode 38 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is all about Christmas classroom activities.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares four engaging Christmas classroom activities for students in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-12-0108 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 9: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Spiral ReviewSpiral review is a method of instruction for which teachers incorporate past learning skills into new material and assessment.Or put more simply… spiral review is a way of coming back to skills that have already been taught over and over throughout the school year.Welcome to episode 37 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 9 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares how to provide spiral math review in the upper elementary classroom.Con...2023-11-2812 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 8: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - InterventionTo intervene is to take an action to meet a specific goal or address a problem. Upper elementary math intervention should be targeted math instruction determined by data and observation in a way that is most relevant to student needs.Welcome to episode 36 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 8 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares how to provide math intervention in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna:...2023-11-2106 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 7: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Real World Application & AssessmentHave you ever heard the question: “But..why do we have to learn this? I’m never going to use this in real life!”? If you have been in a classroom longer than 17 minutes, then the answer is “YES! ”When teachers can build in a real world application activity to allow students to explore math content in an engaging and meaningful way, students will begin to see the relevance of the math skill.Welcome to episode 35 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 7 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math fo...2023-11-1406 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 6: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - How to Set up and Manage Small GroupsDay 3 is the beginning of the most influential component of guided math, small group instruction. It typically takes about 2 days for all students to work through the routines.Welcome to episode 34 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 6 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares how to set up and manage small math groups in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Sim...2023-11-0709 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 5: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Benefits of Small Group InstructionThe goal of whole group math instruction is for students to be introduced to a new math skill and to be observers of the skill in action.On the other hand, the goal of small group math instruction is for students to interact with the new math skill while the teacher is available to redirect any misconceptions. The small group also offers students a safe environment to learn and develop new math skills.Welcome to episode 33 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 5 of a 9 part guided math series all about gui...2023-10-3106 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 4: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Reviewing the New Math SkillDay 2 is all about using your exit ticket assessment to drive your instruction. Using assessment data to drive instruction is an important strategy for all teachers to master. This practice allows for targeted instruction in the math classroom.Welcome to episode 32 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 4 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares about reviewing a new math skill using assessment data in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Dan...2023-10-2406 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 3: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - Introducing a New Math SkillA great way to introduce any new math skill through whole group instruction is to provide students with guided reference notes and math anchor charts that serve as a central point of reference that they can connect with as they are working independently in future practice activities.Welcome to episode 31 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 3 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares about day 1 for guided math in the upper elementary classroom.2023-10-1709 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 2: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - How to Plan for Guided MathDo you want to reach your students on a deeper level mathematically? With a solid plan, teachers have the ability to structure their instruction to achieve this reach like never before. And organization is essential for this reach to happen.Welcome to episode 30 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 2 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares about how to plan for guided math in the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna...2023-10-1004 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 1: Guided Math for the Upper Elementary Classroom - What is Guided Math?Guided math is a structured set of math instructional strategies that allow for targeted instruction, student engagement, and deep understanding of math concepts.Welcome to episode 29 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Today’s episode is part 1 of a 9 part guided math series all about guided math for upper elementary students.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares what guided math is, and the essential components of guided math.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the...2023-10-0307 min
Podcasting for Educators: Podcasting Tips for Online Entrepreneurs117. Podcasters Share Their WINS and BEST ADVICE in Celebration of International Podcast Day 2023Happy International Podcast Day! This week, we're celebrating a few days early in honor of this international celebration of the power of podcasts. I'm featuring new and seasoned podcasters as they share their wins and best advice for anyone considering starting a podcast. And if you're a current podcaster, listen in to celebrate other podcasters in this space, and you may even find some potential guests for your show! I'm also sharing some really cool stats that just came out from an annual podcasting report. I can't wait for you to hear from these amazing podcasters!2023-09-2725 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedCan I Be Your Assistant?Today's episode is much different than a typical one. The topic of discussion today is all about a project that is in the works, and feedback is requested.Welcome to episode 28 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares an idea and requests feedback from her listeners.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-09-2607 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedShould Upper Elementary Students Have Homework?Should upper elementary students have homework? That is the question we are tackling today.Different families, and teachers, have different views about whether homework in upper elementary is appropriate or not. As with most topics, there are two sides.Welcome to episode 27 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares her thoughts and opinions about homework in upper elementary.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Te...2023-09-1910 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 3: How to Make Math Meaningful & EngagingMy motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math.A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experience, productive and practical tips, and ideas for making math meaningful for students.Welcome to episode 26 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush ends a 3 par...2023-09-1207 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 2: How to Make Math Meaningful & EngagingMy motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math.A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experience, productive and practical tips, and ideas for making math meaningful for students. Welcome to episode 25 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush continues a 3 part...2023-09-0507 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedPart 1: How to Make Math Meaningful & EngagingMy motto is: You don’t JUST want them to learn math. You want them to ENJOY learning math.A few months ago, I wrote a guided called 11 Ways to Make Math Meaningful and Engaging + Save Time in the Process so teachers would have a resource of tools to turn to if they are looking to create a math learning environment that involves real world experience, productive and practical tips, and ideas for making math meaningful for students. Welcome to episode 24 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush begins a 3 part...2023-08-2908 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedIt's a Fact: Students Struggle With Multiplication Fact FluencyThis is a replay of Danna Rodebush's presentation from the Cheerful Math Conference from summer 2023. The presentation is all about multiplication fact fluency.If you do want to see the video presentation, you can find it HERE. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-08-2228 minUpper Elementary Simplified9 Ideas for Building Classroom Community as an Upper Elementary TeacherOur classrooms truly are a community of students, and in order for the community to thrive, relationships must be solid and every member must be actively working to build healthy relationships.Welcome to episode 22 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses nine ideas for building classroom community for upper elementary classrooms.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-08-1511 minUpper Elementary Simplified10 Back to School Read Alouds for Upper ElementaryStudents of all ages love stories, and reading aloud to kids is a great way to engage them in discussion about how they understand and interpret the text.Welcome to episode 21 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses back to school read aloud books and gives a list of 10 recommended books for upper elementary students.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-08-0814 minUpper Elementary Simplified20 First Week of School Activities for Upper ElementaryYou knew August would come, and that summer wouldn't last forever. So here you are thinking about first week of school activities.Welcome to episode 20 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush provides 20 first week of school activities to add to your lesson plans.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-08-0122 minUpper Elementary Simplified7 Tips for Effective Small Group Instruction in the Upper Elementary ClassroomHave you ever walked into a classroom and the teacher is sitting at a table with a small group of students and all of the other students are working independently or with small groups and everyone is on task?How can you make this happen in your classroom?Welcome to episode 19 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses 7 tips for creating effective small group instruction for the upper elementary classroom.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified W...2023-07-2714 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedM.A.T.H.: H is for...H is for hands on activities.How much more exciting would math class have been when you were a student if your teacher had planned all types of fun hands on math center activities, games, and projects?Welcome to episode 18 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush finishes the 4 part series about math workshop in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-07-2511 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedNovel Studies in the Upper Elementary ClassroomAre you using novel studies in your upper elementary classroom?Upper elementary novel studies are a great way to introduce students to literature and provide endless opportunities to teach all of your reading standards.Welcome to episode 17 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses 5 questions you may have about upper elementary novel studies.Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-07-2012 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedM.A.T.H.: T is for...T is for Teacher Time, or Table Time.Believe it or not, upper elementary students LOVE to work directly with their teacher.This is a prominent aspect of their school day routine that they really do look forward to and enjoy doing.When you call a small group of students to a table or to a special spot on the carpet to work with you closely on a particular math skill, they feel special and they get the much needed attention that so many of them are seeking.Welcome...2023-07-1812 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedAre You Teaching Vocabulary in Context?When students memorize a definition for a vocabulary test and never use, read, or hear the word in context, does the word really have any meaning to them?Students with a good memory will do great on a vocabulary test if it is full of matching words to definitions, but those same students will struggle to comprehend a text when these higher level vocabulary words are being used and they are not familiar with seeing them within a real situation, also known as context.Welcome to episode 15 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this e...2023-07-1306 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedM.A.T.H.: A is for...A is for at your seat practice.Students need independent time during math to keep themselves accountable for learning and practicing math skills.But what should students be working on independently during the at your seat rotation?Welcome to episode 14 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush continues with the second part of a 4 part series about the M.A.T.H. system of math workshop in the upper elementary classroom.Danna also discusses the Cheerful Math Conference happening July 20 - 23rd. Find details AB...2023-07-1115 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedHow to Teach Reading Comprehension Strategies Using Picture BooksReaders benefit from using reading strategies as they work to comprehend a piece of text, whether the text is fiction or nonfiction.Picture books are a great way to teach reading comprehension strategies to your upper elementary students.Welcome to episode 13 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses lesson ideas for how to teach 7 comprehension strategies using picture book read alouds.Danna also discusses the summer challenge that is going on throughout the month of June. Find details ABOUT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE HERE.Enter the Su...2023-07-0612 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedM.A.T.H.: M is for...M is for math fact practice. So why is math fact practice its own designated rotation in math workshop?Because it is super important for students to regularly practice and work towards mastery of their basic math facts! When students are given the opportunity to practice with math facts during their regular math time they will naturally develop fluency with those facts. Welcome to episode 12 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush begins a 4 part series about the M.A.T.H. system of ma...2023-07-0412 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedSimplify Summer: 13 Binge-Worthy Entertainment SuggestionsWelcome to episode 11 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast and in this special Thursday episode host Danna Rodebush gives you some binge-worthy entertainment recommendations that came from her amazing audience.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallengeCheck out the Cheerful Math Conference Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-06-2911 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedMy Thoughts on Multiplication Fact FluencyAutomaticity is defined as the ability to automatically process and recall information resulting from long-term memory commitment.Math fact fluency is the automatic recall of basic math facts without conscious effort.Welcome to episode 10 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses her thoughts around multiplication fact fluency.Danna also discusses the summer challenge that is going on throughout the month of June. Find details ABOUT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE HERE.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallenge...2023-06-2709 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedSimplify Summer: 13 Teacher Podcasts Welcome to episode 9 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast and in this special Thursday episode host Danna Rodebush gives you some teacher podcast recommendations that came from her amazing audience. Check out the Cheerful Math Conference and the rest of the Podcast recommendations!Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallengeConnect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-06-2208 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThe 3 Benefits of Spiral Review in the Upper Elementary ClassroomSpiral review is a method of instruction for which teachers incorporate past learning skills into new material and assessment. Welcome to episode 8 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses spiral review in the upper elementary classroom. Danna also discusses the summer challenge that is going on throughout the month of June. Find details ABOUT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE HERE. Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallenge Check out the Cheerful Math ConferenceConnect with Danna: Teacher Tech Stud...2023-06-2011 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedSimplify Summer: 13 Professional Development Books for TeachersWelcome to episode 7 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast and in this special Thursday episode host Danna Rodebush gives you some teacher professional develoment book recommendations that came from her amazing audience.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallengeCheck out the Cheerful Math Conference Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-06-1510 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedGoal Setting for Upper Elementary Students & TeachersA goal is defined as an objective or target that someone is trying to reach or achieve. A goal in one word is AIM.Welcome to episode 6 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush talks about goals that teachers can set for themselves in the summer and how to carry goal setting into the school year.Danna also discusses the summer challenge that is going on throughout the month of June. Find details ABOUT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE HERE.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallenge...2023-06-1309 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedSimplify Summer: 13 Fiction Book RecommendationsWelcome to episode 5 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast and in this special Thursday episode host Danna Rodebush gives you some fiction book recommendations that came from her amazing audience.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallengeCheck out the Cheerful Math Conference Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers 2023-06-0810 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedFive Things You Can Do This Summer to Simplify Your Back to School SeasonWhat are some things you can do this summer to simplify your back to school season?Welcome to episode 4 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses 5 things you can do this summer that will help simplify your back to school season.Danna also discusses the summer challenge that is going on throughout the month of June. Find details ABOUT THE SUMMER CHALLENGE HERE.Enter the Summer Challenge: upperelementarysimplified.com/summerchallengeConnect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Ele...2023-06-0613 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedMeet the Host of Upper Elementary SimplifiedAre you an upper elementary teacher in need of new ideas, strategies, and inspiration to provide engagement for your students? Welcome to episode 1, the first of 3 episodes in the launch series for Upper Elementary Simplified, a podcast for busy teachers to listen to on the car ride to and from school, during lunch or planning, or by the pool during the summer to learn new ways to engage students in meaningful learning.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush provides a brief background of who she is personally and professionally and lets you know w...2023-05-3008 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThree Ways You Can Bring WHY Into Your Upper Elementary ClassroomThere are many interpretations of the question WHY, and I touch on a few of them in today’s episode…three to be exact… and my hope is that you can come away from the thoughts that I provide with a new perspective on bringing the concept of why into your upper elementary classroom.Welcome to episode 2, the second of 3 episodes in the launch series for Upper Elementary Simplified, a podcast for busy teachers to listen to on the car ride to and from school, during lunch or planning, or by the pool during the summer...2023-05-3016 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedThree Mindset Shifts for Upper Elementary TeachersA mindset shift is basically a change or adjustment in the way that someone thinks about a certain situation.Welcome to episode 3, the last episode in the launch series for Upper Elementary Simplified, a podcast for busy teachers to listen to on the car ride to and from school, during lunch or planning, or by the pool during the summer to learn new ways to engage students in meaningful learning.In this episode, host Danna Rodebush discusses 3 mindset shifts that teachers can make for themselves and for students.To celebrate the...2023-05-3011 minUpper Elementary SimplifiedIntroducing Upper Elementary Simplified - TrailerWelcome to Upper Elementary Simplified, the podcast where busy and overwhelmed teachers find thoughtful ideas to get students engaged in meaningful learning experiences.Join your host Danna Rodebush, former 5th grade classroom teacher and founder of Teacher Tech Studio as she shares practical tips and strategies that will help you grow as an educator.If you are a tired upper elementary teacher searching for ways to cut down your planning time while boosting student engagement, you are in the right spot! Are you ready? Let's simplify!Connect with Danna:...2023-05-0401 min