Catholic Teachers' Lounge

Welcome to the Catholic Teachers’ Lounge – the only podcast by Catholic school teachers, for Catholic school teachers! Each episode of Catholic Teachers’ Lounge features ideas for your classroom that we gather from all over the country. It’s a great way to exchange ideas and affirm your efforts! New episodes drop three days a week during the school year!

Most recent episodes

Memorization Methodology

Teacher Elizabeth D’Aurora asks for feedback on her practice of hearing every 3rd grade student recite memorized prayers — including non-Catholic students. It is...

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Toys vs. Tools

What is the role and value of tactile learning in the classroom? Whether it is a science experiment or simply practicing handwriting, fine motor...

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To Tech or Not to Tech

Technology has always been a double edge sword. Strategically minimizing screen time while maximizing engagement with digital tools is an ongoing conversation and experiment....

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Parent Partners

Tough talk on the reality of partnering with parents when it comes to school policies and missing classroom time. Are we empowering bad behavior...

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Outside Connections

Making time for connecting with kids (and their families) outside the classroom at sporting events, school performances and other activities take relationships to a...

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House Communities

Breaking up grade levels with the creation of house communities for students to grow and connect in new and different ways with other students...

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