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Prather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 23: A New ChapterOn this episode, Sarah and Stacy drop a big announcement-- new and exciting developments for the voices behind PLU!Thank you all so much for listening and following along with us through this podcast journey!2022-04-0619 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 22: ConferencesIn this episode, Stacy and Sarah discuss highlights and favorite moments from past conferences they have attended. Projects Learning Tree, WET, & WILDBurner Bob Video2021-12-0322 min
Prather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 21: Faith-Based Education pt. 2In this episode, Stacy and Sarah continue their discussion about teaching in a Christian setting. They describe their Bible curriculum and how they dig deeper into memory verses. More about verse mapping2021-04-1215 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 20: Faith-Based Education pt. 1Sarah and Stacy describe their personal education backgrounds in public and private schools and how they used those experiences to teach in a private Christian school.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-2623 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 19: Reversible VirtualTeaching from school while kids at school, great. Teaching at school while the kids are at home, fine. Teaching from home while the kids are at home, okay. But teaching from home while the kids are at school? Stacy and Sarah describe their experiences with "reversible virtual."--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-03-0521 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 18: Student SurveysStudent surveys are a great tool to informally gather data and allow students to express themselves in a safe space. In this episode, Sarah and Stacy go over some of their favorite responses on past surveys.2021-02-2321 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 17: Another Failed Field TripSarah and Stacy recount their attempt to participate in a virtual field trip during the Covid-19 pandemic.2020-12-1817 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 16: Movie MadnessSarah and Stacy describe how they use movies, fiction and nonfiction, to enhance their lesson content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-0322 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 15: Teaching through the "Holidaze"Sarah and Stacy get into the holiday spirit (or rather, they prep for the kids' holiday spirit!) with some lesson ideas.2020-11-1919 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 14: Gettin' STEAM-yStacy leads the discussion on STEAM this week with special guest, Kelly Webb, our Middle Grades STEAM coordinator. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-11-1027 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedGo Vote!We are taking off this week and reminding everyone - GO VOTE!Find your local polling place.Advice on voting from John Wesley (founder of the Methodist Church):“October 6, 1774I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against, and3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”2020-11-0200 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 13: Venting vs. GossipingDuring childhood you learn the differences between telling and tattling. In adulthood you learn the differences between venting and gossiping. This week Stacy and Sarah go into these differences and the roles they play in workplace and classroom.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-2822 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 12: Extracurricular CommitmentsSports, clubs, teams... How are you involved at school? Stacy and Sarah describe their experiences with previous and current extracurricular commitments. ~~~Looking for a new way to earn money at home? Check out VIPKid.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-2124 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 11: New Quarter!In this episode, Sarah and Stacy discuss how they like to kick off a new quarter, nine weeks, grading period... whatever you want to call it!2020-10-1421 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 10: Humorous HighlightsThis week Stacy and Sarah share stories of some of their favorite funny moments in the classroom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-0722 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 9.5: Building Student Relationships RevisitedSarah and Stacy go back and dig a little deeper into how to bond with students and make connections.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-2918 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 9: Building Student RelationshipsThis week, Sarah and Stacy discuss a few of their methods for building strong teacher-student connections.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-1529 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 8: Faculty MeetingsStacy and Sarah pinpoint some of the highs and lows of faculty meetings.VIPKid2020-09-0828 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 7: Math ManAllen Webb guest stars this week alongside Sarah and gives his insight into the world of male educators and teaching math.Debating math - Chris LuzniakJo Boaler | TEDxVIPKid--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-09-0136 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 6: Field TripsStacy and Sarah reminisce on their field trip expectations versus reality from the 2019-2020 school year. VIPKid 2020-08-2535 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedMinisode: First Day!Stacy and Sarah give a rundown of their first day back in the classroom after 5 months and amidst the pandemic.2020-08-1814 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 5: DecompressingDecompressing after a long day is important, no matter what you do for a living. In this episode, Sarah & Stacy describe what they do to unwind after a crazy classroom day.VIPKid"Why Teacher Self-Care Matters and How to Practice Self-Care in Your School"--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-1128 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 4: Distance LearningStacy and Sarah review the ups and down of distance/virtual learning.VIPKid(This episode was not sponsored by NearPod, Sarah just loves using it.)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-0433 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedMinisode! Going back in 2020Stacy & Sarah share their thoughts and concerns about going back to school during the pandemic.2020-07-3010 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 3: "Teamanship"A major aspect of teaching is being part of a team. Sarah and Stacy talk about how to navigate working with others by using a "teamanship" mentality.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-07-2832 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 2: Parent MeetingsHear about parent-teacher conferences from the teacher's point of view!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-07-2131 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPLU 1: IntroductionMeet the 2 girls behind PLU and why they chose to do a podcast for educators!2020-07-1523 minPrather & Lacy UnscriptedPrather & Lacy Unscripted (Trailer)2020-07-1500 min