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Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you’re playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your students need? You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!) In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn’t have to feel like you’re in survival mode. Here, you’ll discover creative learning strategies that engage your students, practical ways to build a connected and caring classroom culture, and mindset shifts that help you take back control of your own classroom. If you’re ready to stop drowning in scripted lessons, behavior struggles, and the Daily Teacher Drain—and start teaching with creativity, confidence, and purpose—you’re in the right place! Hey there, I’m Elizabeth, a teacher since 1999, a mentor, consultant, arts integration specialist and creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity can transform a classroom—not just for our students, but for us teachers, too! I’ve always leaned into creative teaching strategies to build relationships, engage students, and keep myself loving what I do—even on the toughest days. (And, let’s face it - there are some tough days!) I’ve worked with teachers who are exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and struggling with behavior issues that drain their energy. But when you start tapping into your own creativity—using the arts to connect with students, to bring meaning into lessons, and to shift the classroom dynamic—something changes. The stress eases. The engagement rises. The joy returns. That’s what I want for you. If you’re ready to finally enjoy teaching again—to create a calm, connected classroom, engage your students in meaningful learning, and reclaim your personal time—WELCOME – this is the podcast for you. My solutions are simple, effective, and built to inspire the teacher—because you don’t need more on your plate, you just need what works. So go find your coffee (it’s around here somewhere), grab your favorite pen, take a deep breath, and get ready to Enjoy Teaching Again! More Resources: ✨ Join the Teacher Community: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/community ✨ Learn more about SEAL: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/seal ✨ Sign up for my FREE Class: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/class ✨ Contact: support@theinspiredclassroom.com ✨ Visit my website: www.theinspiredclassroom.com
Episodes
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Districts and schools often spend a lot of time and money on new programs and initiatives that they then require their teachers to implement. Now, imagine if instead, they invested time and money into their teachers instead. What kinds of differences do you think that would make in our classrooms and schools? Listen in as I explore what this could do for education.
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
In this episode, we look at some of the ways to know if you might be suffering from what's called the Daily Teacher Drain as well as what you can do to fix it.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out our brand new workshop Self-Care Solutions built just for teachers who need to take a moment for themselves and discover what unique solutions will work for them.
Go to theinspiredclassroom.com/selfcare to learn more!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Of course, teachers care... but I want to challenge you to think if it just might be too much. In this episode we'll look at ways to know if you DO care too much, how that affects you and what you can do about it.
Sound silly? Maybe not. Have a listen, becuase this might be JUST the message you need to hear today!
Resources Mentioned:
Check out our brand new workshop Self-Care Solutions built just for teachers who need to take a moment for themselves and discover what unique solutions will work for them.
Go to theinspiredclassroom.com/selfcare to learn more!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Check out this amazingly simple way to bring a smile to your students' faces as they enter your classroom so that you can bring some positivity into their day.
Resources Mentioned:
Get your own set of Positive Message Cards inside my TpT store!
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
A question that is often asked is, "How do I get others on board?" When you want to do something creative or innovative in the classroom, your excitement can be contagious, so use that! Here are some suggestions I love to give teachers as they start investing time in arts integration and SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning.
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Music is a powerful tool for the classroom. One very successful way to use it is to build the sense of community in your classroom. In this episode, I share a clip from the SEAL Week Challenge, where I talk about 2 simple ways you can use music to just that - even if you are not a musician!
Resources Mentioned:
Inspired by Listening (the book)
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Teachers have many concerns when it comes to their students and their ability to be in the classroom to learn. From dealing with "Big Feelings" to transitioning into learning to showing empathy for their classmates - we touch on it all in this episode. A preview of the content of the SEAL Week Challenge, listen in to how the arts and creativity can help with all of this!
Ready to sign up for the free SEAL Week Challenge? Go to this link: theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
A teacher messaged me, wondering how to talk to people who were concerned about SEL. With the state of things right now, there are many who are second-guessing and downright objecting to any social-emotional learning in schools. However, having SEL in the classroom is more important than ever . . . IF you do it the actual way it should be done. I'm excited to tackle this topic today!
Resources Mentioned:
Join us for the SEAL WEEK CHALLENGE: theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek
Dr. Lori Sanford Wiley's book: Comprehensive Character-Building Classroom
Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube