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Playing Teacher

Matthew Cade and Rob Monahan

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🎙️ What is a teacher, really? And what’s it actually like inside a New York City school? Welcome to Playing Teacher, where veteran educators Matt and Rob—with over 40 years of combined experience teaching in NYC—pull back the curtain on the myths, realities, and moments that make education unforgettable (for better or worse). From the mysterious teacher’s lounge to the myth of “summer off,” they explore what really happens when the classroom door closes. This isn’t a shiny brochure version o ...
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Ed Soul

Sourcewell

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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.
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This podcast accompanies the book "Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms: Real Science for Real Students" by Douglas B. Larkin, published by Routledge. As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers who work to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws deeply on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon t ...
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Are you a parent struggling with grades, homework, standards, and all things school with your child? If so, you're in the right place! The Parent Classroom is a podcast for parents who believe that every child should have an educational experience that is filled with love, joy, and compassion. Hosted by Komal Shah, you will learn from a former teacher alongside guest parents on how to navigate the K-12 schooling system consciously in order to nurture their child's education.
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The Primary (Paradise) Teaching Podcast shares engaging, hands on, easy to implement teaching ideas for your Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classroom. Our host, Martha Moore, is an experienced, IB certified, K-5 intervention teacher and 1st and 2nd grade classroom teacher. Learn how to provide students with relevant, engaging learning experiences with activities, strategies, and lessons that are easy for you, the teacher, to implement as well. With an emphasis on writing skills, ...
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SheppDawg's Classroom

Thomas Sheppard

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SheppDawg's Classroom podcast is hosted by two educators with a combined 40+ years of teaching experience in K-12 education. We enjoy conversations around teaching, curriculum, technology, and a wide-variety of topics related to our roles as educators in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In some episodes, we discuss the subject areas we teach like English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Technology, as well as topics that address the social emotional learning of our students. We also incl ...
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NJDOE Bilingual/ESL Podcast

New Jersey Department of Education

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In this New Jersey Department of Education podcast, Ken Bond has bite-sized conversations with leaders in the field. His guests discuss various aspects of educating English language learners in K-12 settings. Topics encompass issues related to bilingual, English as a second language, and English-medium content classrooms. Archived episodes can be found at http://www.nj.gov/education/bilingual/podcasts/. Neither the Department of Education, nor its officers, employees or agents, specifically ...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Playing Teacher Ep. 10 – Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand Description: In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt recounts a jaw-dropping moment when he was called out in front of students for returning to class 30 seconds late after using the bathroom—yes, 30 seconds. Jeannine and Robert reflect on how often teacher…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we unpack one of the most familiar — and controversial — strategies in elementary education: rewards and incentives. From treasure boxes and pizza parties to Dojo points and public praise, we examine how these practices shape student motivation, behavior, and identity in the classroom. Are we inspi…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about the moments that stick—the scenes from our lives as educators that play in our minds like movies. You know the ones: the hallway showdown, the field trip fiasco, the spontaneous dance party, the kid who said something so profound you wrote it on a post-it and never threw it away. We r…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we rewind to one of the most surreal, exhausting, and defining chapters in modern education: COVID in New York City. Teaching during the pandemic wasn’t just about pivoting to Zoom—it was about surviving, adapting, and finding humanity in the chaos. We talk candidly about what it meant to be an edu…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about something every educator feels at some point—what it means to be yourself in a school system that often prefers you to color inside the lines. Whether it’s pushing against outdated norms, teaching in ways that aren’t “in the handbook,” or simply showing up as your full, weird, passion…
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Send us a text Teaching, Sanity, and the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout In this episode of Playing Teacher, we ask the question that lingers behind every empty coffee cup, every hallway meltdown, and every wildly creative bulletin board at 2AM: Are we okay? Spoiler alert: probably not. We take a lighthearted but honest look at the emotional …
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on a not-so-secret weapon in our teaching toolbox: cinema. Whether we were screening something in our makeshift movie theater during lunch or showing a film to an entire class, movies weren’t just a break—they were world-builders. But this episode isn’t about the obvious cu…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we dive into The Hook—that elusive, electric moment when a teacher pulls students in and makes them want to learn. It’s the magic trick, the spark, the wink across the room that says, “This is going to be good.” But here’s the thing: it’s not in the lesson plan template, and it sure doesn’t show up…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt, Rob, and Brugge crack open one of the most sacred and underrated parts of the school day: preps and lunches. More than just breaks, these windows of time were life-saving lifelines in the relentless hustle of NYC public school teaching. We reflect on how these moments offered space to breathe…
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Send us a text “Ok, if it’s so easy you teach my class..please show me the way.” Ah, the fantasy of every teacher. Imagine a scenario where you’re told to change roles and write up your supervisor who wants to show you how it’s done…you know because they were once an “expert teacher.” But what if it bombs? Matt and Rob relive this once in a teacher…
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The vowel team syllable can seem complex. There are many vowel teams in the English language, so how can we teach vowel teams to our students? Let's look at what a vowel team is generally and how to introduce this syllable type in your classroom. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers…
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Y as a vowel in English is more common than you might think. In fact, y spells vowel sounds more than it spells a consonant sound. Y often spells the long i and long e sounds, and it can spell the short i sound as well. In fact, y spells a vowel sound in 2041 words while it spells the consonant sound in yes in only 57 words. How can you know where …
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Getting started with the science of reading can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start with structured literacy or understanding phonics. While there is a lot of information out there, it can be a daunting task to choose the first books for understanding systemic phonics instruction. Here are my top 3 books for getting started tha…
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Teaching students when to use ch or tch can seem tricky. Is there a simple, clear phonics rule? Today we'll look at how to know when to use tch vs ch and how to teach this to your students. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares i…
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Learn about the 7 jobs of silent e and how to teach them to your students. Silent e, or magic e, does a whole lot more than make the vowel sound long. Learn how silent e changes the sound of s, c, and g, prevents words from ending with the letters u, i, and v, and the other jobs of silent e. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Mar…
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When teaching a new phonics skill, you don't need to have 500 strategies up your sleeve. Instead, you need a handful of simple, engaging, effective activities. Here are 12 phonics based strategies to use when you're practicing any new spelling pattern or syllable type with your students. With 10 years of classroom experience, former teacher Martha …
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Open syllables: what is an open syllable and how do you teach the open syllable type to your students? In this video, learn what the characteristics of of an open syllable are, look at some examples, and learn 10 practical activities and strategies for teaching open syllables to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha…
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In 2021, June 19th, or Juneteenth, was declared a National Holiday. Whether you’ve been celebrating Juneteenth for as long as you can remember or are still unsure about what the National Holiday is all about, we have you covered. Educational Director of Culture and author, Pearl Ivory leads us through her own personal insights into Juneteenth and w…
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What is a long vowel and when should you teach long vowels to your students? Let's explore the definition of a long vowel, look at some examples, and discuss the order to teach long vowel sounds. I'll also share step by step how to introduce the concept of long vowels to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore h…
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How can you know when to use CK or K at the end of a one syllable word? Follow this simple, easy and you'll never pick the wrong one again. Plus, learn 4 strategies for practicing ck and k with your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey…
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MN Author and speaker, Joe Beckman joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of human connection and shares strategies for educators. Joe has spoken all over the worlds for over 20 years with one simple mission, to reclaim human connection. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Le…
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Learn what a consonant digraph is and what are the most common consonant digraphs. Learn how to teach consonant digraphs to your students using these practical strategies. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journey, she shares insights on transitionin…
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Closed syllables are the first syllable type you should teach your students. But, what exactly is a closed syllable, why should you teach closed syllables first, and how can you help your students understand them? A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal jo…
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Every year Sourcewell recognizes regional educators at our Educators of Excellence banquet and in this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from one of our 2024 Educators of Excellence. Meet Clayton Lang, Elementary Physical Education teacher from Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Browse resources and access full show…
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Short vowels are typically the first vowel sounds that children learn, but why is that? Let's take a look at what short vowels are, some important facts for understanding short vowels, and how the heck to teach this important phonics concept to your students. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for …
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Learn the best order to teach sounds to your students and what makes a strong phonics scope and sequence. In this video, Martha explains step by step the order an ideal phonics curriculum would follow and why. A classroom teacher with 10 years of experience, Martha Moore hosts the Phonics Rules for Teachers Podcast. Drawing from her personal journe…
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