Best Elizabeth M. Peterson Teacher Podcasts (2025)

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57 | From Morning Chaos to Classroom Calm - 3 Teacher-Tested Approaches 17:30

7h ago17:30

17:30

What if the secret to a calmer, more connected classroom started in the first five minutes of your day? In this episode, I share simple, teacher-tested ways to set the tone for a day that flows—with less chaos and more connection. If mornings in your classroom feel rushed, noisy, or just plain off, this one’s for you. These aren't major overhauls—j…

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56 | 3 Paperless Ideas for Earth Day That Still Hit Your Standards 16:43

9d ago16:43

16:43

In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite paperless swaps you can use in your lessons to celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful, creative way—without printing a single worksheet. You’ll hear ideas that work for math, ELA and science—all hands-on, tech-free, and totally doable. These are the kinds of ideas that make teaching feel fun again, whi…

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55 | Scrambling for ideas for National Poetry Month? 3 Poetry Ideas that Your Students Will Love 17:53

15d ago17:53

17:53

April is Poetry Month, and if you’re thinking “ugh, not another acrostic…” this episode is for you. I’m sharing three fresh, arts-infused poetry ideas that are simple to implement, fun for your students, and packed with SEL goodness. These strategies don’t require fancy materials, a background in poetry, or hours of prep—and they’re designed to eng…

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54 | Feeling Uninspired? How a Daffodil Reminds Us Why We Teach 16:00

20d ago16:00

16:00

Feeling burnt out? Wondering if you’ve lost your passion for teaching? In this inspiring springtime episode, I share a story rooted in daffodils: The Daffodil Principle—a powerful reminder that big change starts with one small step. Inside you’ll hear: A beautiful story that will shift your perspective Why teacher reflection matters now more than e…

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53 | Struggling with Teacher Overwhelm? 4 Ways to Defeat Teacher Burnout 14:27

22d ago14:27

14:27

You love teaching—but by the end of the day, you’re completely drained. Sound familiar? I’ve coined a name for that: The Daily Teacher Drain and I’m naming exactly what causes that daily exhaustion in today's podcast episode. (Spoiler alert: it’s more than just being “tired.”) Even better, we’ll look at how you can take simple, intentional steps to…

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52 | Why Being a Superhero Teacher is Wrecking Your Passion for Teaching 11:24

27d ago11:24

11:24

You’ve heard it before: “Teachers are superheroes!” But let’s be honest—that cape? It’s heavy. In this episode, I talk about why the “superhero teacher” myth is not only unrealistic, but also unsustainable… and what to focus on instead so you can actually feel inspired, not exhausted. If your passion for teaching is starting to wear you down instea…

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51 | Prepping Before State Testing? Don't Skip this Essential Step! 14:06

28d ago14:06

14:06

Standardized testing is stressful—for our students and for us. But what if one of the best ways to help them succeed has nothing to do with test prep... In this episode, I’m sharing my secret to helping my students go into their state testing with some calm and confidence. This might just be the secret weapon you've been missing. You'll hear the 3 …

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50 | Want to Use Music in the Classroom? 6 Easy Steps to Making it a Success! 21:58

28d ago21:58

21:58

Ever wish you had a remote control for your classroom’s energy? 🎶 This episode is your first step. Inside, we’re talking about how you can use music to help manage classroom behaviors, boost focus, and bring a little more calm and joy to your day. Inside, I’ll share the 6 steps you need to take to introduce Soundtracking to your class so that you c…

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49 | Teacher Student Relationships: A Simple Way to Build Them, Even with Little Time 17:04

29d ago17:04

17:04

There’s no denying that building relationships is super important in our classrooms. It can help with student engagement, behaviors and academic success! didn’t have to be complicated? In this episode, I’m talking about one simple, powerful strategy that isn’t complicated and is something you can do starting tomorrow! I’ll tell you everything you n…

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Enjoy Teaching Again - Trailer! 3:09

30d ago3:09

3:09

Do you feel like teaching just isn’t fun anymore? Does classroom management feel like you're playing a game of whack-a-mole? Do you wish you could clone little Betsy - the only student in class who exudes joy and stays engaged while learning? Ever feel like shutting your door and going off script just so you can teach in a way that you know your st…

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48 | The Puzzle Pieces for SEL - Part Two 11:16

1+ y ago11:16

11:16

The key to teaching social and emotional skills in the classroom is to do it all the time, every day. And yet, it's helpful to have some kind of framework that can guide what you're doing. That's where the SEAL Method comes in. In it, you learn a holistic approach to bringing SEL into your classroom through 4 puzzle pieces. In this episode, we cont…

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47 | The Importance of a Good Transition - 4 Steps to a Focused Class 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

In this episode, we dive into the crucial role transitions play in creating a productive and engaging classroom environment. We'll explore the four essential steps that lead to seamless transitions to maintain momentum and foster an atmosphere of focused learning. Let's make your classroom transitions smoother and more effective, ensuring that ever…

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46 | Readjusting to a New School Year! 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

13:32

It's a new school year and as exciting as that can be, it's also exhausting. When your new classes start to come in, you can realize that there is a long road ahead. In today's episode, we'll look at 2 major mindset shifts teachers often need to make in order to take the school year on and build a foundation for success! Learn more about SEAL, the …

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45 | The Puzzle Pieces for SEL - Part One 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

Whether you have a done-for-you social-emotional curriculum or not, it's important to start rethinking how you approach your job as a teacher. Your students need help when it comes to how they transition into your room to learn and how they focus and engage with their work. There are 4 puzzle pieces that make up a holistic approach to creatively ad…

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44 | Struggling in the Classroom? Here’s one way to look at it. 11:04

1+ y ago11:04

11:04

I know you're struggling with aspects of your school day. It's ok. It's normal. It's because you care about your students and you care about the work you do. And chances are you also care about helping your students develope their social-emotioal skills. Listen in as I talk about one way you can look at the strategies you bring into the classroom! …

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43 | 3 Reasons We Need the ARTS in Classrooms 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

18:03

The arts are engaging, yes. And speak to the whole child, absolutely. But why are the arts something that every classroom needs? Listen in as Elizabeth explores 3 reasons the arts need to be in YOUR classroom! Resources Mentioned: Soft Starts - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Soft-Starts-Transition-Activities-for-Social-Emotional-Learni…

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42 | What Self-Care is NOT 10:39

2y ago10:39

10:39

Self-Care isn't about the short activities you can add to your life, it's about the long term things you can change to make your life better. Let's dig in! Resources Mentioned: The Reilient Teacher Podcast with Brittany Blackwell The Self-Care Summit (free for limited time!) Self-Care Solutions Workshop Other Resources: Website: theinspiredclassroo…

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41 | Starting small with the ARTS in Early Childhood 13:58

2y ago13:58

13:58

While engaging in great conversations during the Soar to Success Summit about the artistic ideas I posed in my session: “A Palette Full of Potential: Unlocking Executive Function through Art” I found a theme of how teachers are excited to start implementing, but need to start small. So, let's talk about 3 ways you can start small with the arts! New…

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40 | Using Process Art in Your Classroom 15:28

2y ago15:28

15:28

"Trust the process" is something I was told over and over when I was getting my masters in Arts & Learning. It's a great lesson what we can instill in our students through process art. Listen in to learn more about what this is and how it can play a part in your classroom, regardless of what age level you teach! Want to learn more about process art…

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39 | Is SEL Political? 10:19

2y ago10:19

10:19

It seems as though social-emotional learning is becoming too political and many people are getting concerned about that. You should! Especially when, at its core, SEL should really be about 2 simple things. Listen in, because I'm ready to share them with you! Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom beh…

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38 | The 3 Beliefs That Keep You From Making a Difference in Your Classroom 20:12

2y ago20:12

20:12

Are you worried that your stduents are shutting down or acting up, causing them not to do the work you know they are capable of? Do you feel unable to help your students the way you want to? Today, I’ll share with you the 3 biggest MISbeliefs you may be making that can affect how you show up in your classroom. Join me!! Resources Mentioned: Learn m…

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37 | Students Need Creativity in the Classroom 10:31

2y ago10:31

10:31

Yes. Students do need creativity in the classroom and yet, often teachers are hindered by the creative constraints put on them by scripted curriculums. Today, we take a deep dive into the issues around this. Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding c…

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36 | Schools Need to Invest in Their Teachers! 9:50

2y ago9:50

9:50

Districts and schools often spend a lot of time and money on new programs and initiatives that they then require their teachers to implement. Now, imagine if instead, they invested time and money into their teachers instead. What kinds of differences do you think that would make in our classrooms and schools? Listen in as I explore what this could …

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35 | Do you suffer from the Daily Teacher Drain? 10:42

2y ago10:42

10:42

In this episode, we look at some of the ways to know if you might be suffering from what's called the Daily Teacher Drain as well as what you can do to fix it. Resources Mentioned: Check out our brand new workshop Self-Care Solutions built just for teachers who need to take a moment for themselves and discover what unique solutions will work for th…

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34 | Do Teachers Care TOO Much? 15:27

2y ago15:27

15:27

Of course, teachers care... but I want to challenge you to think if it just might be too much. In this episode we'll look at ways to know if you DO care too much, how that affects you and what you can do about it. Sound silly? Maybe not. Have a listen, becuase this might be JUST the message you need to hear today! Resources Mentioned: Check out our…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Elizabeth M. Peterson Teacher Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burn Out, Learning Styles, SEL, Classroom Management

Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher, Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant

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57 | From Morning Chaos to Classroom Calm - 3 Teacher-Tested Approaches 17:30

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56 | 3 Paperless Ideas for Earth Day That Still Hit Your Standards 16:43

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55 | Scrambling for ideas for National Poetry Month? 3 Poetry Ideas that Your Students Will Love 17:53

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54 | Feeling Uninspired? How a Daffodil Reminds Us Why We Teach 16:00

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53 | Struggling with Teacher Overwhelm? 4 Ways to Defeat Teacher Burnout 14:27

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52 | Why Being a Superhero Teacher is Wrecking Your Passion for Teaching 11:24

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51 | Prepping Before State Testing? Don't Skip this Essential Step! 14:06

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50 | Want to Use Music in the Classroom? 6 Easy Steps to Making it a Success! 21:58

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49 | Teacher Student Relationships: A Simple Way to Build Them, Even with Little Time 17:04

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Enjoy Teaching Again - Trailer! 3:09

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48 | The Puzzle Pieces for SEL - Part Two 11:16

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47 | The Importance of a Good Transition - 4 Steps to a Focused Class 15:54

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46 | Readjusting to a New School Year! 13:32

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45 | The Puzzle Pieces for SEL - Part One 11:51

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44 | Struggling in the Classroom? Here’s one way to look at it. 11:04

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43 | 3 Reasons We Need the ARTS in Classrooms 18:03

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42 | What Self-Care is NOT 10:39

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41 | Starting small with the ARTS in Early Childhood 13:58

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40 | Using Process Art in Your Classroom 15:28

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39 | Is SEL Political? 10:19

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38 | The 3 Beliefs That Keep You From Making a Difference in Your Classroom 20:12

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37 | Students Need Creativity in the Classroom 10:31

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36 | Schools Need to Invest in Their Teachers! 9:50

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35 | Do you suffer from the Daily Teacher Drain? 10:42

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34 | Do Teachers Care TOO Much? 15:27

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