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#37
Sunday · 20 min
The Day we Faced all the Scary Things at School
From tying wet shoelaces to holding a freshly popped loose tooth... elementary teaching is basically a real-life horror movie! Join us on this week’s episode of Teachers on the Loose as we dive into some of the scary parts of education. Grab your coffee and prepare to laugh or cringe over the grossest, scariest, and funniest moments as a teacher!
S3 · E7
October 25 · 24 min
The Night We Were Real Teachers On The Loose
Get ready to let your hair down with the Teachers on the Loose crew! 🍎✨ In this special episode, we are celebrating our very own Celeste’s birthday! Tag along with us as we hit the town for a fantastic night out filled with: 🍽️ Delicious dinner 🛍️ Epic thrift store finds 🕹️ High-stakes arcade games ... But wait, is that where the night actually ended? 🤔 Tune in and listen to find out, and discover just how much fun a small town has to offer when teachers are finally off the clock!
#36
October 18 · 16 min
The day the students were brutally honest
Ever been officially "fired" by a 5-year-old or told you look unrecognizable without makeup? This week on Teachers on the Loose, we're celebrating the unfiltered, brutally honest, and wildly funny things our students say to us! So grab a cup of coffee and tune in for the laughs and the heartwarming moments on this week's episode.
S3 · E5
October 11 · 26 min
The Day We Went To The Cafeteria
From the rectangle pizza of our childhoods to the chaotic trenches of modern lunch duty, four teachers are serving up the ultimate school cafeteria chat. Tune in as we brainstorm ways to speed up the lunch line and weigh in on the age-old debate: eat first or recess first?
#35
October 4 · 20 min
The day we gave our brains a break
The moment your realize your students are hitting a learning wall and you know you are about to either see chaos, meltdowns, or flat out refusal to work. What do you do? In this episode, we dive into the science of active brain breaks — how just 5 minutes of structured movement pumps fresh oxygen to the brain, resets emotional regulation, and boosts post-break focus up to 88%! Join us as we share some of our favorite brain break activities.
#34
September 27 · 23 min
The day we spoke of the unspoken rules
This week on Teachers on the Loose, we’re breaking down the underground world of the unspoken rules of teaching. From staff meeting seating hierarchies to favorite cozy work-day outfits, we are exposing it all. Grab your favorite mug and laugh along with us!
S3 · E2
September 20 · 24 min
The Day we saw Lions and Tigers and Bears! OH MY!
In this episode of Teachers on the Loose, four teachers step out of the classroom and into the wild for an unforgettable trip to the Wild Animal Sanctuary. Join us as we share our favorite animal encounters, laugh through our most hilarious moments, and dish out top tips for making the most of your own visit!
S3 · E1
September 13 · 23 min
The Day We Came Back, Back Again
Season 3 is officially live! Come along as we look back at our summer break and map out the boundaries we're creating to stay rested and recharged all year.
S2 · E33
April 19 · 39 min
The Day We Ended Season 2
We’re wrapping up Season 2 of Teachers on the Loose the only way we know how—laughing, reminiscing, and wondering how we made it through the year! From our favorite moments to lessons learned (the hard way, of course), we’re closing things out with summer goals and big ideas for what’s next.
S2 · E32
April 12 · 30 min
The Day we Learned What College Didn't Teach
On this episode of Teachers on the Loose, we laugh our way through all the things college definitely forgot to mention—like how lesson plans go from Pinterest-perfect to “survive the day,” and how no one prepared us for parent-teacher conferences or the actual hours teaching takes. It’s a lighthearted look at the reality behind the degree, full of relatable moments, surprises, and plenty of teacher truth.
S2 · E31
April 5 · 32 min
The Day We Talked About Teacher Kids
In this episode of Teachers on the Loose, we dive into the unique world of “teacher kids”—the ones who get a behind-the-scenes pass to school life, from early mornings to late afternoons and everything in between. We share laughs, real talk, and even hear from our own kids about what they loved (and didn’t love) about growing up in a teacher’s classroom.
#30
March 29 · 33 min
The Day we Taught Writing
Have you ever tried to decode a first grader’s "invented spelling" and felt like you were solving a national security cipher? This week, we’re talking all about the magic (and the madness) of teaching writing! From the funniest personal narratives to the battle against writer's block, we’re covering it all. Grab your headphones and join the conversation!
S2 · E29
March 22 · 30 min
The Day we taught Science and Social Studies
On this episode of Teachers on the Loose, we dive into the wild world of science and social studies—sharing our favorite topics, why these subjects matter, and how we actually squeeze them into an already packed day. Expect lots of laughs, real classroom stories, and a reminder that learning about the world (past and present) can be just as fun as it is important!
S2 · E28
March 15 · 40 min
The Day we Celebrated the Big 5-0!
On this special 50th episode of Teachers on the Loose, we take a trip down memory lane—reminiscing about our favorite episodes, playing some hilarious Teachers on the Loose trivia, and reliving the laughs that made the journey unforgettable. From our proudest podcast moments to the agony of editing out the funniest (but slightly inappropriate) parts, it’s a celebration of the chaos, comedy, and camaraderie that got us to 50 episodes. 🎉🎙️😄
S2 · E27
March 8 · 35 min
The Day We Interviewed
On this episode of Teachers on the Loose, we dive into the nerve-wracking world of teacher interviews—what to wear, how to prepare, and what not to say when your brain suddenly forgets every teaching strategy you’ve ever known. From practical tips for first-year teachers and career changers to a few laugh-out-loud interview disasters, we prove that sometimes the best preparation is a sense of humor and the ability to recover when things go hilariously wrong. 🎤🍎😅
S2 · E26
March 1 · 31 min
The Day We Taught Math
On this episode of Teachers on the Loose, four teachers sit around laughing their way through math memories — the proud “I finally get it!” moments and the humbling hurdles that still make us twitch at the sight of timed tests. We swap hilarious math stories, including the unexpected romance that started in math class. We reflect on how growing up with math shaped us into the teachers we are today — full of empathy, creativity, and a deep respect for the struggle. From favorite manipulatives that actually make math make sense to a rapid-fire math facts showdown that reveals who’s still got it (and who absolutely does not), this episode adds up to laughs, heart, and a whole lot of number nostalgia.
S2 · E25
February 22 · 34 min
The Day We Won Gold
On this episode of Teachers on the Loose, we dive into the Winter Olympics and discover that teaching has a lot in common with elite competition — moments of glory, chasing gold (stickers count), and the occasional spectacular wipeout before first period. Join us as we laugh our way through the triumphs, defeats, and endurance it takes to survive both the slopes and the school year.
S2 · E24
February 8 · 29 min
The Day We Taught Reading
In this episode, we’re sharing the heart behind teaching children to read—our favorite books from childhood, the joy of reading to our own kids, and our favorite parts of teaching reading, from phonics and phonemic awareness to comprehension and reciprocal teaching. We explore how each step helps students grow into confident, thoughtful readers.Teaching reading is more than a skill—it’s connection, imagination, and opens doors to a lifetime of learning.
S2 · E23
February 1 · 27 min
The Day We Discussed Data
On today’s episode of Teachers on the Loose, we dive into data and show that it’s more than just numbers on a spreadsheet. We talk mindset, meaningful conversations, and how to actually have fun while using data to support students
S2 · E22
January 25 · 32 min
The Day We WereObserved
Your evaluator walks in… and suddenly your heart drops, your brain forgets how to teach, and you’re silently begging your students to remember everything you’ve ever taught them. In this episode, we’re talking all about teacher observations and evaluations — the nerves, the overthinking, and the hope that you remember your own lesson plan. Join us for laughs, honest conversation, and reassurance that a single observation doesn’t capture every amazing thing that you bring to the classroom.

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