One Tired Teacher
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
Podcasting since 2018 • 265 episodes
One Tired Teacher
Latest Episodes
OTT 271: 10 of the Best Children’s Christmas Books (That Still Teach Something)
December doesn’t have to be survival mode. We’re sharing ten Christmas read‑alouds that bring the room to a cozy hush while still nailing essential skills like character analysis, sequencing, vocabulary, point of view, and fluency. Each pick co...
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Episode 271
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24:13
OTT 270: Short Week, Full Heart; Sanity Saved
The week before Thanksgiving can feel like a carnival on wheels—school-wide feasts, cupcake drop-offs, half the class rehearsing for a turkey play, and attention spans migrating toward grandma’s pie. We lean into that reality with a grounded pl...
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Episode 270
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7:33
OTT 269: A Read-Aloud That Reframes Thanksgiving and Belonging
What if the most meaningful lesson in a noisy month is the quietest one? I share the story of a short read-aloud—Molly’s Pilgrim—that shifted my classroom from scattered to centered, and why one complete book can spark more empathy and i...
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Episode 269
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7:16
OTT 268: Bonus November: The We-Do-Not-Care List
The pre‑Thanksgiving stretch can feel like a sprint you didn’t sign up for, and we’re done pretending it’s fine. This candid bonus drop is for every tired teacher who needs permission to step off the hamster wheel, set healthier boundaries, and...
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Episode 268
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6:41
OTT 267: Gratitude Without the Guilt: Projects That Actually Matter
Tired of being told to “just be grateful” while you’re juggling a crowded class, endless testing, and a to-do list that never ends? I open up about gratitude without the guilt—how to honor real exhaustion and real care at the same time—so you c...
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Episode 267
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18:43