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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
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
All good social-emotional learning needs to be proactive. What does that mean? Well, there are to ways to think about this for your classroom: proactive for YOU and proactive for your students. Take a listen…
Resources Mentioned:
Want some inspiration on how to build relationships with your students? Here's a free resource: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/connection
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
SEAL is the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom hehavior 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. The idea behind SEAL is that we can use arts integrated strategies specifically to teach, build and practice social-emotional learning competencies.
Resources Mentioned
Blogpost from 2009! The Value of the Arts
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Join the SEAL Foundations course theinspiredclassroom.com/sealfoundations
Enroll in SEAL Teacher Training theinspiredclassroom.com/trainme
Check out the resources at teachSEAL.com
Watch the SEAL Playlist on YouTube
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
When you integrate the arts into the content you teach (no matter the subject or age), your students will remember and understand the content at a much deeper level. Let's look at some practical ideas you can use in your classroom!
This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future!
Resources Mentioned:
Edutopia Article: Reinforcing Math Lessons with Movement
Check out my book, Inspired by Listening: Integrating Music Listening Experiences into the Classroom
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat!
theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Not only can the arts bring people together, but they can help students recognize and regulate the many emotions they bring with them into the classroom. Here are some ideas of how to harness this power of the arts so that students can be ready to learn.
This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future!
Resources Mentioned:
The last episode: Building Community: Key Benefit to the Arts in Learning #1 | Arts Integration
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat!
theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Building community with your class is important at any time of the school year. Let's look at how the arts can play a part in this!
This is part of a mini-series! In espisodes 7-9, we'll take a closer look at 3 key benefits to bringing creativity and the arts into your classroom. There are more . . . so look for more espisodes in the future!
Resources Mentioned:
Permission to Pause (podcast espisode #2)
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Interested in learning some amazing arts integrated activity ideas and strategies? Check out the Virtual Teacher Art Retreat!
theinspiredclassroom.com/retreat
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Do you have a lesson you haven't done for a while, but you really love? Listen in to Part Three of the Permission Trilogy where I talk about how you can (and SHOULD) bring an old lesson back to life.
Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
What a great way to prevent and even defeat burn out - by giving your students the opportunity to create something meaningful. Part Two of the Permission Trilogy continues with Permission to Create. What is a lesson you could do this with?
Resources Mentioned:
Watch the video of the Moon Painting here!
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Let's start talking about Creative Teacher Self-Care and things that you can do inside your own classroom to prevent burn out. Part One of this Permission Trilogy starts with the Permission to Pause! Listen in and let me know if you will make yourself a pause plan.
Resources Mentioned:
Read about How Studio Day Saved My School Year on the blog!
Read more about the Power of the Pause and get a free SEAL Tool: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/2021/01/the-power-of-the-pause/
Other Resources:
Website: theinspiredclassroom.com
Free Workshop - The 3 Secrets to Integrating the ARTs with SEL theinspiredclassroom.com/workshop
Get in touch with Elizabeth!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinspiredclassroom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredclassroom/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theinspiredclassroom