In a world where information is just a click away, are we doing students a disservice by banning cheat sheets… or are we setting them up to fail when they don’t have formulas, definitions, chemicals, and other important information memorized?

Topics Discussed

• What are cheat sheets?
• Pros and cons of cheat sheets
• Tips for using reference guides effectively

Resources

Ellie’s Math Wheels/ELA Wheels

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-math-doodle-wheels-all-303188

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-grammar-doodle-wheelsnotes-303189

Brittany’s ELA/Math Reference Guides

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Upper-Elementary-Reference-Sheets-for-Privacy-Folders-or-Student-Offices-7108772

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Today, we’re diving into a quick supply survival episode: what you actually need for middle school students, how to store it all without losing your mind, and how to make it work whether students stay in your room or rotate between classes.

Topics Discussed

• Why it's worth worrying about supplies
• How to organize supplies
• Supply storage tips

Resources

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Supply-Labels-Teacher-Toolbox-Organizational-Classroom-Labeling-System-5-Sizes-12356047

Related Episodes

Ep. 17 Pencil Dilemma: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4g5GzCWEhJjNwi3IJpRgnv?si=6KuRWF_MTAOso0JNq_IrWg or

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pencil-dilemma/id1708462661?i=1000643494050

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When students leave class for different services—like pull-out interventions or ELL support—it’s a great resource. But it can also mean missing key classroom moments and disruptions.. Teachers often ask: How do I help those students catch up without slowing down the class? And if service providers come into the room, how do we keep things smooth and focused?

So today we’re diving into practical strategies for teachers to help students stay on track, collaborate with inclusion providers, and keep classrooms inclusive and productive.

Topics Discussed

• How to keep pull-out students from falling behind
• How to make a push-in setup work for all learners
• How to deliver modifications and accommodations when you are solo

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Mentioned in this episode:

Back to School Support

If you’ve hit a hiccup this Back to School, I have the resources to get you back on track. From labels for all your teacher drawers, to relationship building cards, to a review of rules and the why behind them, or maybe just a pair and share tool to get you going faster each day. Check out...

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to make parent communication more strategic, sustainable, and supportive for everyone involved. We’ll talk about why it matters, what methods actually work, and how to set yourself up with realistic systems that won’t take over your week.

Topics Discussed

• WHY parent communication matters
• HOW to manage parent communication
• A parent communication game plan

Resources

https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/mkraft/files/kraft_dougherty_teacher_communication_jree.pdf

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Mentioned in this episode:

Back to School Support

If you’ve hit a hiccup this Back to School, I have the resources to get you back on track. From labels for all your teacher drawers, to relationship building cards, to a review of rules and the why behind them, or maybe just a pair and share tool to get you going faster each day. Check out my Back to School category on...

Ever feel like the first few weeks of school are a tornado of papers, emails, meetings, and missed to-dos? You are not alone. But what if you could start the year with systems that actually stick—and save you time in the long run?

Topics Discussed

• Digital organization
• The paper monster
• Communication systems

Resources

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Meet-the-Teacher-or-Open-House-Activities-Forms-Resources-1315984?utm_source=TTPC&utm_campaign=August-Podcast-Episodes

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Back to School Support

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Today we’re throwing it back to Episode 40, where we chatted about one of the ultimate teacher survival tools—meal prep. If you’ve ever found yourself eating dry cereal out of a mug during your lunch break, this one’s for you. Ellie and I will be back next week with all-new back to school episodes!

Resources

Phomemo Printer: https://amzn.to/3UP3BDI



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Back to School Support

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We’re rolling into late July with a replay of Episode 46—this one’s all about setting clear student expectations, encouraging neatness, and building those essential classroom habits. It’s packed with simple ideas that make a big difference. Don’t worry, Brittany and I will be back soon with new content in August!

Resources:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1327650?utm_source=TCCBN-POD&utm_campaign=Back%20to%20School%20Locker%20Organization%20Lesson%20Plan%20and%20Reward%20Cards1327650

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Expectations-and-Class-Rules-Wheel-and-Template-for-Back-to-School-3886499

Classroom Economy episode: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/classroom-economy-systems/

Behavior and Discipline episode: https://teachingtoolboxpodcast.com/show-notes/behavior-and-discipline-in-the-classroom/

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This week, we’re bringing back Episode 42 from last year, where we break down what to actually do on those very first days of school. From routines to relationship-building, it’s all in here. Keep soaking up the summer, and Ellie and I will be back in August with fresh back to school episodes!

Resources:

10 Team Building Games: https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/10-team-building-games

Pentominoes Blog Post: https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/first-day-of-math-class-activity-pentomino-exploration/

Systems for Success Blog Post:

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/systems-for-student-success/

Get to Know You Wheel Activity

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-About-Me-Getting-to-Know-You-Activity-Meet-the-Mathematician-Wheel-4008159

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