This Teacher Life

Monica Genta

A weekly podcast for teachers full of tips and tricks, stories and strategies, celebrations and struggles, all from the real life we are living every day. Welcome to This Teacher Life with Monica Genta.

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20 episodes
Updated July 26

Episodes20

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How a Deck of UNO Cards Can FLIP Your Classroom Into Something AWESOME This School Year (Summer Replay Episode)
Want this school year to be your best UNO yet? Sometimes things like classroom management and behavior management cam bog us down. But what if I told you this year can totally be flipped over in a good way?! What if there was one simple way to increase p
July 26 · 40 min
Really Dumb Classroom Management Strategy Using Only a Pen!? (Summer Replay Episode)
Sometimes the silliest ideas end up being the most strategic ideas! So let me ask you, how is classroom management going in your teacher life right now? Are students getting disorganized? Are students struggling to keep their hands to themselves? Are stu
July 19 · 27 min
1 Class Idea That Gets Students ROLLING In the Right Direction-A Dynamic Class Competition (Summer Replay Episode)
Is there a behavior or classroom expectation that drives you crazy? Would you like to increase student motivation and decrease problems with students? Do you want to add a little bit of fun while also creating organized, effective, and engaged kids? If y
July 12 · 31 min
The 1 Classroom Management Strategy That Will Change Everything-Seriously! (Summer Replay Episode)
Spoiler alert: I am sharing an idea that has created a MAJOR decrease in classroom issues. The term “classroom management” is thrown around a lot. We had whole classes dedicated to it in undergrad. Our principals talk about it in our evaluations. And the
July 5 · 30 min
How to MOTIVATE Kids (Using Just a Door), How to Get Kids Quiet FAST, and How to ENGAGE Kids Staring at the Wall (Summer Replay Episode)
Do you have a door to your classroom? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you! Do you want to keep kids quiet at the right times? If so, I’ve got an engaging idea for you. Do you want students engaging rather than staring at the wall? Of course you do!
June 28 · 21 min
4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New Levels (Summer Replay Episode)
Tired of creating resolutions that don’t last more than a few days? Feeling like your new year’s goals never get off the ground? If you are truly ready for this year to be different then this episode is for you. We will dive into 4 small habits that will
June 21 · 31 min
2 Biggest Things Causing Stress in Schools: Apathy & Attendance with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer (Best Episode Replay)
Needing or wanting 3 extremely easy and practical solutions to solve today’s problems in schools? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we tackle two of the biggest stressors teachers face—apathy and attendance—and how they’re affectin
June 14 · 34 min
You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up! Crazy Stuff That Has Been Said in Schools (Get Ready to LAUGH)- (Summer Replay Episode)
Sometimes the best thing we can do in schools is laugh. Parents, students, and fellow teachers will say something or ask a question and then our jaw drops to the floor. “Did you really just say that?” “Did that really just happen?” Yes… yes it did!
June 7 · 18 min
3 Funny & Real Reasons Why Teachers SHOULD Take a Mental Health Sick Day (And Leave the Guilt & Fear Behind)
Let’s be honest—teachers are absolute pros at showing up for everyone else… but not always for themselves. In this episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re breaking down three hilarious but totally real reasons why it’s time to take that mental he
May 31 · 32 min
Principals Are You Accidently Making This Massive Mistake At Your School? Be Proactive About Your Plan With This Simple Solution
Principals & School Leaders! What if all that effort… all those initiatives… all that time spent solving school problems… is actually leading your staff and students right back to where they started? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life,
May 24 · 21 min
How Teachers Can Use YouTube to Our Advantage and Bring SO Much Fun & Connection to the Classroom
In a world where students are constantly watching, scrolling, and engaging with video… what if we stopped fighting it—and started using it to our advantage? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re diving into how teachers can harness
May 17 · 17 min
4 Ideas to Get All Teachers, Staff, & Students on the Same Page and Create Real Change for Your School (You Are Going to Want to Bookmark This)
Are all the teachers in your school, hallway, or team on the same page figuratively AND literally? Probably not! And that’s ok! But in this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, I’m breaking down four fun, realistic, and actu
May 10 · 25 min
1 Really Easy Classroom Idea to End the School Year on a Good Note(card)
Looking for a meaningful but low-prep activity to wrap up the school year? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life, we’re sharing one super simple idea that can leave a lasting impact: having your students write letters to their future selv
May 3 · 16 min
How 1 Activity Got 100% of Students Discussing, Debating, and Dialoguing on a REALLY Important Topic
Want to spark real, meaningful conversations in your classroom—conversations that matter now and in your students’ futures? In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, we break down one powerful activity that got every single student engaged in di
April 26 · 22 min
The 1 Classroom Game that is Going to INCREASE Student’s Turning in High Quality Work AND INCREASE Effective Communication in Your Classroom (And All You Need is a Box)
Tired of chasing missing assignments and feeling like your classroom communication is a game of telephone? In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re unpacking the one simple classroom game that dramatically boosts students’ wil
April 19 · 26 min
How to Get Students HIGHLY Engaged with 1 Simple Question… Would You Try This?
What if one simple question could instantly boost participation, spark real conversations, and pull even your most disengaged students into the lesson? In this episode, we’re breaking down how a single, strategic question can transform the energy of your
April 12 · 24 min
6 Super Simple and Special Ideas to Celebrate Principal Appreciation Day in May
Ready to shower your principal with some well-deserved love? In this playful and practical episode of This Teacher life, we’re serving up 6 super simple and special ways to celebrate your school leader like a rock star! From quick class surprises to hear
April 5 · 24 min
Classroom Yahtzee: A Fun Competition That Boosts Positive Behavior & Lowers Teacher Stress
Get ready to roll with laughter and learning in this fun-filled episode. This idea is shaking up the typical classroom routine with a Yahtzee dice challenge that’s sure to make your students take a chance on changing behaviors in a good way! Join us as w
March 29 · 34 min
5 Simple Ways To End This School on a Good Note (And NOT Feel Crushed By the Classroom)
It’s easy for us, as teachers, to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and honestly… crushed by the classroom at this point in the year. But it doesn’t have to end that way. In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re talking about 5 Sim
March 22 · 23 min
4 Hotel Hacks for Teachers to Save SO Much Money (You Won’t Believe How Easy These Are)
Teachers work hard—and we shouldn’t have to overpay when we travel! In fact, we should be able to SAVE money! In this week’s episode of This Teacher Life, I’m sharing 4 shockingly easy hotel hacks that teachers can use to save serious money on trip
March 15 · 27 min

This Teacher Life

How a Deck of UNO Cards Can FLIP Your Classroom Into Something AWESOME This School Year (Summer Replay Episode)

Really Dumb Classroom Management Strategy Using Only a Pen!? (Summer Replay Episode)

1 Class Idea That Gets Students ROLLING In the Right Direction-A Dynamic Class Competition (Summer Replay Episode)

The 1 Classroom Management Strategy That Will Change Everything-Seriously! (Summer Replay Episode)

How to MOTIVATE Kids (Using Just a Door), How to Get Kids Quiet FAST, and How to ENGAGE Kids Staring at the Wall (Summer Replay Episode)

4 Habits That Will Take Your Teacher Game to New Levels (Summer Replay Episode)

2 Biggest Things Causing Stress in Schools: Apathy & Attendance with Special Guest Jack Berckemeyer (Best Episode Replay)

You Can’t Make This Sh*t Up! Crazy Stuff That Has Been Said in Schools (Get Ready to LAUGH)- (Summer Replay Episode)

3 Funny & Real Reasons Why Teachers SHOULD Take a Mental Health Sick Day (And Leave the Guilt & Fear Behind)

Principals Are You Accidently Making This Massive Mistake At Your School? Be Proactive About Your Plan With This Simple Solution

How Teachers Can Use YouTube to Our Advantage and Bring SO Much Fun & Connection to the Classroom

4 Ideas to Get All Teachers, Staff, & Students on the Same Page and Create Real Change for Your School (You Are Going to Want to Bookmark This)

1 Really Easy Classroom Idea to End the School Year on a Good Note(card)

How 1 Activity Got 100% of Students Discussing, Debating, and Dialoguing on a REALLY Important Topic

The 1 Classroom Game that is Going to INCREASE Student’s Turning in High Quality Work AND INCREASE Effective Communication in Your Classroom (And All You Need is a Box)

How to Get Students HIGHLY Engaged with 1 Simple Question… Would You Try This?

6 Super Simple and Special Ideas to Celebrate Principal Appreciation Day in May

Classroom Yahtzee: A Fun Competition That Boosts Positive Behavior & Lowers Teacher Stress

5 Simple Ways To End This School on a Good Note (And NOT Feel Crushed By the Classroom)

4 Hotel Hacks for Teachers to Save SO Much Money (You Won’t Believe How Easy These Are)