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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 Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
The role of the educator has changed so much over the decades. In this episode, I'm talking about my perspecitve on how this role has changed and what that means for us in education.
Resources Mentioned:
Join us for the free SEAL Week Challenge! theinspiredclassroom.com/sealweek
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 requireing 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
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
You can't teach SEL for a couple of days or even a few weeks and then say you're done. Truly effective social-emotional learning happens all year and every day. Listen in for a 3 phase framework that helps make a holistic approach a true reality.
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 requireing 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 Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
With all the creative teachers we have in our schools - creative professionals that strive to bring amazing learning experiences to their students - how can we script the social-emotional program they have to teach? What if, instead, we equipped teachers with the skills and strategies they needed to create learning experiences that help their students build their social-emotional skills? (Just a thought...)
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 requireing 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 Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
There's a lot of debate right now around what exactly social-emotional learning is... I like to get to the bare bones of it and how it should be something integrated into what teachers teach in their classrooms.
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 requireing 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
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Being a caring, creative teacher goes far beyond the idea that you can teach your content well. Nowadays, we need to rethink how we approach these two concepts when it comes to the type of teacher you are. You a naturally both caring and creative... now let's look at what that means for today's classroom and our current students.
Resources Mentioned:
Want some inspiration on how to build relationships with your students? Here's the free resource I mentioned: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/connection
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
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 requireing 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
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Family communication can feel indimidating at times, but it doesn't have to. Here are a couple mistakes we can keep in mind so that when we do need to contact parents, it's a positive experience!
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 requireing 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
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 Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
You can be the most caring, positive teacher and still make these mistakes in your classroom. It's ok... we all do this. (Me included!) But the more we are able to remind ourselves about these the mistakes, the more apt we are to readjust and fix them! So, let's take a look at these mistakes together and see if we can do better together!
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 requireing 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
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Lunch time is YOUR time! How do you use it? In this episode, we'll look at some ideas and reflect on how using your lunch time is part of your Teacher SEL!
This is part of a episode collection focusing on Teacher SEL.
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook
Follow & DM me on Instagram
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
Resources:
SEAL Teacher Training course: theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme
Listen to the other episode about boundaries and Teacher SEL
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop