Go Out and Play — That’s Your Homework!

In this episode, Jill and Colleen ponder a homework study. What is the value of homework? What is the most effective use of student time in and out of school? …

It’s Advent–A time of high energy, activities, service projects, special prayer events, art, music, and lots of patience. Join Jill and Colleen for a conversation about fresh ideas and traditions …

It’s Thanksgiving week! Join Jill and Colleen in a lounge conversation about classroom activiities that reflect the values and meaning of Thanksgiving, let kids be creative, and honor history. Jill …

Teaching has historically been an isolating profession for many. We would go into our classrooms, not to see another adult until we ventured to the office or teachers’ lounge. When …

In this episode, Jill and Colleen explore the universal design aspects of marching band and music education and how these can apply to the classroom. Discover UDL through a musical …

In this episode, Jill and Colleen put on their doctor hats and talk about a study proving the importance of handwriting to benfit learning to read. What begins as a …

It’s Veteran’s Day, and Jill and Colleen take time to talk about the ways people can witness and support military veterans. Whether through fundraising support, gratitude, or song, anyone can …

In this episode Jill, Colleen, and some faithful listeners share their daily prayer routines. Discussion in the lounge centers on ways to integrate prayer into every day, and how to …

Colleen shares an experience in a 4th grade classroom where students were highly engaged in a well-paced, well-orchestrated science lesson.

This episode highlights the importance of music education. Jill and Colleen share the variety of ways music is integrated into Catholic schools and showcases the Ward method that teaches students …