Episode 27
E = Environment (A “Broken Window” Free Learning Environment)
In this episode I will explain WHY it’s imperative to maintain a “Broken Window” Free Learning Environment to complete your team’s shared mission to make it the “Best Year Ever!” You will be able to turn mountains into molehills.
Episode 26
Triumph With Target Talk
In this episode I will introduce the first part of T. E. A. M. S. - which is designed to keep your team focused and working together to make it the “Best Year Ever!” throughout the entire school year.
Episode 25
Pursue Your Purpose Every Day in Your Classroom!
In this episode I will share with you a three-step process to discover your life’s purpose and/or purpose as a teacher. I will also explain the benefits it will have on those you serve each day in your classroom, and it will help you maintain your love and passion no matter any challenge you may encounter.
Episode 24
Don’t Be Glib - Strive to Create a Masterpiece with Your Teaching!
In this episode, I stress the importance of learning to master the “Science of Teaching” as you strive to be an Artist - working each year to create a masterpiece in your classroom with your students.
Episode 23
Don’t Let the Farleys Get You Down!
In this episode, I will arm you with several proven strategies you can use consistently to defeat any challengers that will try to knock your enthusiasm for teaching out of you.
Episode 22
Challenges Today Can Lead to Victories Tomorrow!
In this episode, I will share the importance of embracing challenges today that will lead to Big Victories tomorrow - or some time down the road!
Episode 21
“Best Year Ever!” Would Be a Bust Without Having Some Challenges to Conquer!
In this episode, I share some of the challenges I had as a teacher that continually forced me to grow and being a teacher a lot more exciting.
Episode 20
Ride ‘Em Cowboy! Don’t Get ‘Bucked Off’ When Life Gets a Little Messy!
In this episode, I share some quick tips to not let any challenges that pop up throughout the school year knock you (and your team) off your mission to make it the “Best Year Ever!”
Episode 19
Peeling the Onion - Part 4 - Parent Participation Pays Off for Everyone!
In this Episode, I share four more strategies to complete this 4-part mini-series on how to get parents involved and stay involved throughout the school year which is a Win-Win for all.
Episode 18
“3 Must Do’s” to Get Parents More Involved!
In this episode I share “3 Must Do’s” plus 3 more strategies to help you create a positive and powerful partnership with your students’ parents to make it the “Best Year Ever!” for all involved - especially your students!
Episode 17
Shower Your Students & Parents with Praise, Recognition, and Validation!
In this episode I talk about the importance of creating healthy relationships with students and their parents by consistently using Praise/Recognition/Validation.
Episode 16
Why It’s Important to Complete the Powerful Trifecta
In this episode, I explain the importance of partnering up with parents to make it the Best Year Ever! for your students.
Episode 15
The Gift of New Beginnings!
In this episode, I share the importance of making your students understand that their past doesn't equal their future, and no matter their past in school, every year is a new beginning where they can work to make it their Best Year Ever!
Episode 14
Showing Gratitude is a Big Part in Having a Great Attitude!
In this episode, I share a few strategies to help build a powerful gratitude mindset for your students and you in the classroom.
Episode 13
Don’t Be an A-S-S! Tell Your Students You Care About Them!
In this episode I explain why it is important to show and tell your students you care about them throughout the year.
Episode 12
Effort - Be Like Edison and Keep Trying Until You Succeed!
In this episode, I explain the importance of learning from your mistakes, not giving up too soon, and to keep giving effort until you reach your goals.
Episode 11
Attitude (Part 2) - Believe You Can Achieve
In this episode I explain the importance of taking time daily to help your students develop a strong growth mindset.
Episode 10
Attitude (Part 1) - Attitude is Everything
In this episode I will explain Part One of the second word in the 3-Word Doable Plan to help your students create the habit to come to school each day looking for things to get excited and happy about.
Episode 9
You Snooze, You Lose…Why Good Attendance is a Must to Succeed in School & Beyond
In this episode I share the first word in the 3-Word Doable Plan that will help your students make this and every year in school the "Best Year Ever!" I will explain some of the many benefits they will create for themselves by working to instill the habit of showing up on a regular basis and how it will make their schooling (and life) easier, more enjoyable and successful.
Learn more about my Best Year Ever! Playbook — BEST YEAR EVER! that contains the strategies I used each year in my classroom to make it the "Best Year Ever!"
Episode 8
Teachers Make a Difference Every Day!
In this episode, I explain WHY I believe there should be billboards blanketing our highways nationwide driving home the powerful message that TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!! However, until that happens, I also explain why I believe it’s important for teachers to continue to be walking, talking, living, breathing, positive billboards for those they serve and to help fellow teachers stay strong and committed to their mission: To Secure Our Future By Educating Our Children Today.
Please contact Bill with comments or other inspirational ideas for him to talk about at:
Email: billcecil@bestyearever.net FB: Best Year Ever! Website: www.bestyearever.net