The Teaching Practice

Fidgety Student/Sitting on the rug.

So many choices for how to sit at the rug, but what is a teacher to do when a student is just too fidgety? 

Story Time

Professor Lapon and her student strategize effective practices when moving from a school assembly to story time.  

Snack Time

Professor Lapon and her student navigate an important time of day which is essential for maintaining focus and attention throughout the school day.  

Phones in the Classroom

Listen in as Professor Liz Lapon and her student consider the many options for addressing the impact of phones in the classroom.  

Classroom Outbursts

What do you do when a child in your classroom experiences a sudden outburst of anger and frustration? Professor Liz Lapon and her student talk through how to manage this significant disruption in the classroom setting.

Classroom Routines

Class routines help students feel comfortable, confident, and in control, but when do they need a shake up? This week professor Liz Lapon and her student share ideas on how to make classroom routines more effective and a tool for enhancing curiosity and creativity in learning.  

Emergency Drills

Emergency drills are an unfortunate reality in the classroom experience. Sit in with Liz Lapon and her student as they have an important conversation about how teachers can nurture their students, reduce panic, and feel prepared during these drills.  
 

“Stop poking me!”

“Stop poking me!” Is one student derailing your entire reading lesson at the rug? Listen in as professor Liz Lapon and her student brainstorm strategies to maintain student focus and set behavior expectations.

Practicing Humor in the Classroom

Is humor an acceptable or effective form of discipline? Get ready for an important discussion with professor Liz Lapon and her student on when humor is helpful and when it’s harmful in the classroom.

How to Handle Student Phobias and Practice Bravery

Ever have a student who just won’t sit at the rug because of a fear of germs? This week professor Liz Lapon and her student discuss strategies to support students dealing with a phobia and practice bravery.