Stop Doing Too Much: #302
In this episode, I share how to recognize what actually deserves your time, what you can simplify, and why doing less can sometimes help you...
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The teacher RockStar Podcast
Welcome to the Teacher RockStar Podcast, a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Hiles where tips and strategies critical to the first-year teacher are discussed. We will be sharing the latest educ...
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20 of 118 episodesClassroom Management Reset: #301
Classroom Management Reset gives new teachers a practical way to regain control when routines, procedures, and student behavior begin slippi...
New Teacher Classroom Setup #300
New Teacher Classroom Setup starts before you hang a single poster. In this video, I show first-year teachers one simple classroom setup str...
First Day Activities: #299
In this episode, Steve talks about why the first day of school isn’t about rushing into academic content. It’s about building relationships,...
Why Kids Can't Read: #298
According to Dr. Marion Blank, the reading crisis is one of the most urgent challenges facing education today, with millions of students str...
Dyslexia Warning Signs Teachers Miss: #297
Dyslexia Warning Signs Teachers Miss can be difficult to recognize, especially during the first weeks of school. In this episode, I sit down...
7 Classroom Management Mistakes: #296
In this episode, I discuss 7 classroom management mistakes that new teachers make and how to correct them. Download my free book: The Ultima...
6 Daily Classroom Routines That Work: #295
In this episode, I discuss 6 daily routines that make your class run itself. Learn how simple, consistent systems can reduce behavior proble...
New Teacher Engagement Mistakes: # 294
In this episode, I sat down with Danielle Pernot, an instructor and FFA advisor at Monroe High School in Monroe, WI who is passionate about...
The 5 Rules You MUST Teach on Day One: #293
In this episode, I share five classroom rules every new teacher should teach and reinforce from day one to build respect, routines, and a po...
10 Systems Every New Teacher Needs Before Day 1: #292
In this episode, I share 10 systems every new teacher needs to put in place before day one. These practical systems will help you reduce cla...
Strategies and Best Practices for Enhancing Student Motivation in the Classroom: #291
In this episode, Steve sits down with motivation & cognitive expert Dr. Goodin to discuss strategies and best practices for enhancing studen...
What Every K-3 Teacher Needs to Know About Teaching Reading: #290
In this episode, Steve sits down with literacy expert Leah Ruesink to discuss what every K-3 teacher needs to know about teaching reading in...
What They Didn't Teach You in College About Teaching: #289
What they didn’t teach you in college about teaching can make or break your first year in the classroom. In this episode, veteran educator S...
Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts: #288
The Biggest Mistakes New Teachers Make Before School Starts can make or break your entire school year. In this episode, veteran teacher Stev...
You Got Hired. Now What? First 10 Steps Every New Teacher Must Take: #287
You got hired as a new teacher - now what should you do next? In this episode of the Teacher RockStar Podcast, Steve Hiles shares the first...
How to Finish This School Year Without Losing Your Mind: #286
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering how to finish this school year without losing your mind, this episode is for you. I’ll walk y...
The 5-Second Trick That Silences Any Class: #285
Struggling to get your class quiet without yelling? In this episode, I share a simple 5-second classroom management strategy that works with...
Stop Overplanning Lessons (Do This Instead): #284
Are you spending hours lesson planning but still falling behind? In this episode, I show you how to stop overplanning and use a flexible pac...
Why Students Don't Respect Teachers Anymore: #283
If teaching feels harder than it used to… you’re not imagining it. Student behavior has changed. Parent support has changed. And the old cla...