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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 Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
The arts are engaging, yes. And speak to the whole child, absolutely. But why are the arts something that every classroom needs? Listen in as Elizabeth explores 3 reasons the arts need to be in YOUR classroom!
Resources Mentioned:
Soft Starts - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Soft-Starts-Transition-Activities-for-Social-Emotional-Learning-SEL-9097051
Article - The Community that Art Built
Back to School FREE Resources! - https://theinspiredclassroom.com/btsfreebie
Article - Reinforcing Elementary Math Lessons With Movement
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 Webinar - How to Diffuse Student's BIG Emotions without Feeling lik the Classroom Therapist theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
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Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Self-Care isn't about the short activities you can add to your life, it's about the long term things you can change to make your life better. Let's dig in!
Resources Mentioned:
The Reilient Teacher Podcast with Brittany Blackwell
The Self-Care Summit (free for limited time!)
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - How to Diffuse Students' BIG Emotions without feeling tlike the Classroom Therapist
theinspiredclassroom.com/freewebinar
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 requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.
Go to teachSEAL.com
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom
Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
While engaging in great conversations during the Soar to Success Summit about the artistic ideas I posed in my session: “A Palette Full of Potential: Unlocking Executive Function through Art” I found a theme of how teachers are excited to start implementing, but need to start small. So, let's talk about 3 ways you can start small with the arts!
New Webinar:
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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 @theinspiredclassroom
Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
"Trust the process" is something I was told over and over when I was getting my masters in Arts & Learning. It's a great lesson what we can instill in our students through process art. Listen in to learn more about what this is and how it can play a part in your classroom, regardless of what age level you teach!
Want to learn more about process art and other ways the arts can help your young students? Join me at this year's Pre K Soar to Success Summit, where I'll be presenting on “A Palette Full of Potential: Unlocking Executive Function through Art.”
https://theinspiredclassroom.com/preksummit/
PLUS, when you sign up using THIS LINK, you’ll be eligible to get my bonus pack of brand new early childhood SEAL resources!
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 @theinspiredclassroom
Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
It seems as though social-emotional learning is becoming too political and many people are getting concerned about that. You should! Especially when, at its core, SEL should really be about 2 simple things. Listen in, because I'm ready to share them with you!
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 @theinspiredclassroom
Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Are you worried that your stduents are shutting down or acting up, causing them not to do the work you know they are capable of? Do you feel unable to help your students the way you want to? Today, I’ll share with you the 3 biggest MISbeliefs you may be making that can affect how you show up in your classroom. Join me!!
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
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Join our Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community!
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson
Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom
Follow & DM me on Instagram @theinspiredclassroom
Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @theinspiredclassroom
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Yes. Students do need creativity in the classroom and yet, often teachers are hindered by the creative constraints put on them by scripted curriculums. Today, we take a deep dive into the issues around this.
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 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