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Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management

Enjoy Teaching Again | Elementary, Teacher Burnout, Student Behavior, SEL, Classroom Management

Von: Elizabeth M. Peterson - Teacher Arts Integration Specialist & Creative SEL Consultant
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 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 students need?

You’re not alone—and you’ve just found your people. (YAY!)

In this podcast, you’ll find real solutions to bring joy back to teaching, create a caring classroom, and finally find some balance between school and home. Teaching doesn’t have to feel like you’re in survival mode. Here, you’ll discover creative learning strategies that engage your students, practical ways to build a connected and caring classroom culture, and mindset shifts that help you take back control of your own classroom.
If you’re ready to stop drowning in scripted lessons, behavior struggles, and the Daily Teacher Drain—and start teaching with creativity, confidence, and purpose—you’re in the right place!
Hey there, I’m Elizabeth, a teacher since 1999, a mentor, consultant, arts integration specialist and creator of SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how creativity can transform a classroom—not just for our students, but for us teachers, too! I’ve always leaned into creative teaching strategies to build relationships, engage students, and keep myself loving what I do—even on the toughest days.
(And, let’s face it - there are some tough days!)
I’ve worked with teachers who are exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and struggling with behavior issues that drain their energy. But when you start tapping into your own creativity—using the arts to connect with students, to bring meaning into lessons, and to shift the classroom dynamic—something changes. The stress eases. The engagement rises. The joy returns.
That’s what I want for you.
If you’re ready to finally enjoy teaching again—to create a calm, connected classroom, engage your students in meaningful learning, and reclaim your personal time—WELCOME – this is the podcast for you. My solutions are simple, effective, and built to inspire the teacher—because you don’t need more on your plate, you just need what works.
So go find your coffee (it’s around here somewhere), grab your favorite pen, take a deep breath, and get ready to Enjoy Teaching Again!
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✨ Join the Teacher Community: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/community
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✨ Sign up for my FREE Class: www.theinspiredclassroom.com/class
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    👉 theinspiredclassroom.com/community

    ✨ Connect with me!

    Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson

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    Testing season has a way of turning even the calmest classroom upside down.

    That's why today, I’m talking about the nervous system and how much it applies to our classrooms — especially this time of year.

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    In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

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    2. Why behavior often spikes during testing season

    3. Why practicing regulation before test day matters

    4. Three simple, classroom-ready strategies you can start using tomorrow (including drawing, soundtracking, stretching, and breathing)

    This isn’t about adding more to your plate.

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    Mentioned in This Episode:

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    Learn more and enroll here: https://theinspiredclassroom.com/reset

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    It’s your safe space to be inspired, supported, and reminded you’re not in this alone.

    👉 theinspiredclassroom.com/community

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    Find me on LinkedIn: elizapeterson

    Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom

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    👉 theinspiredclassroom.com/community

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    Follow & DM me on Facebook @theinspiredclassroom

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