Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
Jennifer DeBrosse
157 episodes
4 days ago
Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
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Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
141. A Week in My Planning Brain: Special Educators Edition
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
7 minutes
3 months ago
141. A Week in My Planning Brain: Special Educators Edition
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything you could be doing to prep for the week ahead, this episode is here to offer some much-needed clarity. I’m breaking down my planning rhythm by day—from prepping para support on Mondays to catching up and resetting on Fridays. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about finding a routine that keeps you (and your classroom) running smoothly. You’ll walk away with a framework you can tweak for your own schedule—whether you have a full room, a roll...
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
