PODCAST · education
Teach Your Class Off Radio
by Real Rap With Reynolds
Teach Your Class Off Radio isn’t just a podcast—it’s a high-energy, idea-packed experience to help you become the teacher you’re called to be.From classroom hacks and creative tips to deep-dive discussions, we bring you the best ways to make learning unforgettable. Our live Q&A show, Sunday Night Teacher Talk, happens every Sunday at 4 PM ET, helping teachers gear up for the week. But the magic doesn’t stop there—expect fresh episodes, surprise drops, and nonstop inspiration to help you teach your class off every day.
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Episode 347: Final Exam Projects, End-of-Year Energy, Student Motivation
The end of the school year is here and with it comes chaos, big projects, and students who are either all-in or completely checked out.In this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares how he’s structuring final exam projects, keeping energy high during the last stretch, and having real conversations with students who are struggling to stay motivated.If you’re trying to finish the year strong without burning out, this one’s for you.⏱️ Chapters00:00 Opening + End-of-Year Reality Check02:10 Final Exam Project Ideas & Structure06:30 “Firing on All Cylinders” This Time of Year08:45 Question: Staying Positive at the End of the Year15:10 Building for the Students Who Care18:40 Late Work & Parent Requests24:20 Proactive Parent Communication Systems28:30 End-of-Year Testing: Does It Actually Matter?33:40 Student Engagement Wins (Sign-on-a-Stick Story)36:10 Journals: Paper vs Digital + Grading Systems41:30 Using AI to Simplify End-of-Year Planning45:10 Biggest Lessons After Years of Teaching49:30 Time Management Systems That Actually Work54:20 Motivating Students Who Have Checked Out59:40 Closing Thoughts + Resources___________________________________________________________________✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 345: Scripted Curriculum, Teacher Boundaries, and Finishing the Year Strong
With only a few weeks left in the school year, CJ dives into one of the trickiest seasons in teaching—when you’re balancing burnout, expectations, and unfinished goals. This episode tackles scripted curriculum frustrations, holding coworkers accountable, managing difficult student behaviors, and navigating high-stress situations like classroom incidents and toxic environments. CJ also shares practical strategies for end-of-year engagement, classroom consistency, and protecting your mental and emotional well-being as a teacher.________________________________________________________________⏱️ Chapters (Spotify Timestamps)0:00 Welcome + 4 weeks left mindset2:15 Experimenting at the end of the year4:30 Play, creativity, and learning (playground documentary insight)7:20 Scripted curriculum: follow it or go rogue?15:30 Holding your ground as a professional educator18:45 Getting coworkers to complete emergency plans24:30 Teacher overwhelm vs. “squeaky wheel” accountability27:15 Serious moment: teacher assaulted by student35:40 Mental health, therapy, and taking time off40:10 Classroom management: grouping difficult students46:00 Parent communication and behavior tracking strategies50:30 Workman’s comp + documentation tip (recording meetings)53:30 Quick question: best teacher shoes57:00 Closing thoughts + end-of-year reflections_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 344: Favorites, Boundaries, and Staying Strong in a Toxic School Culture
CJ is back solo after a long week of school and prom chaperoning—and an unexpected class pet dilemma. In this episode, he dives into real talk about having favorite students (and why that’s okay), navigating toxic coworkers and admin, handling testing season burnout, and staying rooted in your mission when school culture gets messy. He also shares powerful strategies for classroom accountability, SEL engagement, and maintaining your joy as an educator—even when everything around you feels off. _____________________________________________________Mentioned in episode:Our NEW Website: www.teachyourclassoff.comReach the One Workshop (Classroom management for your toughest kids): https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/reach-the-one-the-classroom-strategy-for-your-most-difficult-studentsEnd of school year mini-lessons: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/silent-storytelling-remix_____________________________________________________Chapters / Timestamps0:00 Welcome + 5 weeks left of school1:15 Prom recap + unexpected betta fish class pet3:30 New website launch update4:20 Favorite students: is it okay?10:45 Testing season survival strategies + brain breaks16:20 Making downtime meaningful (games, creativity, “brain rot” project)20:30 Mallory’s question: stepping away from teaching for a year27:00 Toxic coworkers undermining your authority35:20 Student accountability story (the haircut situation)41:30 Holding boundaries vs being liked44:50 Toxic admin and protecting your mindset52:00 First-year teaching mistakes and lessons learned56:30 Courage to speak up to leadership1:02:00 What CJ would build in his dream classroom1:06:30 Closing thoughts + resources_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 343: Teaching While Grieving, Rebuilding Trust, and Why Strict Isn’t Always Better
This week, CJ shares a heartbreaking story from his classroom week after losing one of the family cats just before school started, and talks honestly about what it looks like to teach when life feels heavy. He answers questions about becoming a teacher resource, rebuilding trust with disconnected classes, making SEL lessons more meaningful, preparing students for major exams, using AI ethically, gardening, spring behavior shifts, getting into teaching later in life, and the difference between clear expectations and a harsh “no excuses” mindset.Chapters0:00 Episode 343 and a tough week emotionally1:10 New website update and newsletter mention2:05 Losing the family cat and teaching through grief5:20 It is okay to show up without pretending everything is fine6:37 Ernesto’s question: how to become a teacher resource9:32 Ruth’s question: rebuilding trust with a class trained not to care17:30 Heather’s conference update and speaking invite note18:18 Ruth’s question: making SEL lessons actually engaging22:10 Geography Teacher’s question: reviewing for a national geography test27:08 Mandy’s question: is it okay to use AI for evaluation responses?34:18 Mallory’s question: beginner gardening tips and where to start41:20 Logos Project’s question: why students dip before break46:20 Switching into teaching from engineering50:03 Advice for an 18-year-old future teacher54:12 Mentoring reminder and coaching wins55:42 Sweden question: the “no excuses” approach to education1:03:40 Technology in teaching: tool or crutch?1:06:00 Final encouragement and closing_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 342: When Spring Break Isn’t a Break, Classroom Size Surprises, and Teaching Through Hard Weeks
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ gets real about coming back from a spring break that was anything but restful. He talks about feeling worn down, spiritual resistance, tech disasters, sickness at home, and what it looks like to keep showing up when you do not feel refreshed. He also shares a fascinating insight from Malcolm Gladwell on ideal class size, then answers questions about reviewing for state tests, choosing novels that actually work, helping students who have checked out, building relationships with new admin, and what to do when grief hits right before Monday’s lessons.Chapters0:00 Spring break was not a break2:18 Hacked accounts, broken gear, sickness, and a hard week at home4:52 Malcolm Gladwell, dyslexia, and the surprising truth about class size9:08 Why 18–22 students may be the sweet spot11:18 Taylor’s question: reviewing old world history without losing US history time17:22 David’s question: novels and stories that work in English 121:32 Dark Red Wood’s question: one student changing the whole class dynamic29:42 Talking Into the Mic Show’s question: loud classes and no admin support37:40 Notes From My Overdraft’s question: how to tell if a district is financially stable45:31 Becky’s question: what to do when a family member dies and Monday is coming54:53 Closing encouragement and final thoughts✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 340: Spring Break Survival, Student Burnout, and What to Do When They’ve Given Up
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ talks about that awkward week right before spring break, how to keep class fun without losing structure, and why student behavior often spikes before a break. He also answers questions on exhaustion, long commutes, entitled students, test prep classes, building trust with new admin, reaching discouraged students, and how to start getting your school ready to bring in a speaker.Chapters0:00 Spring break is close… now what do you do with this week?3:05 Keeping class light, structured, and meaningful before break6:45 Short projects that work before spring break10:02 Ruth’s question: extreme commute, exhaustion, and what rest really looks like17:08 Logan’s question: handling a parent who thinks you have a grudge26:02 David’s question: what to do with students after testing hours are complete34:22 Linda’s question: building a positive relationship with a new principal or AP42:18 David’s question: helping a student who has mentally checked out of school54:15 Spring break encouragement and mentoring reminder56:10 Build Your Class Off: sanding and finishing student-built benches59:25 Advice for a freshman studying math education1:03:25 How to bring CJ to your school to speak1:07:05 Final encouragement: don’t wait for school culture to change by itself_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 339: March Burnout, Brutal Honesty, and Getting Unstuck Before Spring Break
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ opens with a powerful reminder: everything you want is on the other side of being honest with yourself.As March begins and the stretch to the end of the year feels long, CJ and Jen tackle real teacher struggles — student apathy, inconsistent behavior, tech vs. traditional instruction, AI misuse, co-teaching tension, and how to push through burnout before spring break.Plus: practical strategies for classroom management, gamifying engagement, and helping students advocate for better instruction.__________________________________________________________________________________0:00 – If You’re Barely Holding On, This Is For You3:40 – Full Weeks, Spring Break Pressure & Landing the Plane8:25 – Exit Tickets & End-of-Class Chaos16:50 – Analog Clocks & Managing the Last Five Minutes21:10 – March Reading Month Ideas (Beyond Book Reports)29:30 – How to Sell Big Ideas to Administration37:20 – What I Want to Accomplish Before the End of the Year42:15 – The Brain Rot Writing Project Explained50:05 – Teaching Hatchet & Making Reading Come Alive57:45 – Supporting New Teachers & Advocating Upward1:05:30 – Tech vs. Traditional & AI in Essays1:15:40 – When Students Push Back on Instruction1:24:00 – Ideation: How to Brainstorm Creative Lessons1:31:00 – Classroom Management Audit & Radical Honesty__________________________________________________________________________________👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 338: Outgrowing Schools, Teacher Support, and Leading Through February Fatigue
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on speaking in Kansas and why hands-on programs like woodshop, robotics, and CTE matter more than ever. He answers big questions about moving on from a school after tough evaluations, advocating for teacher support, handling co-teaching tension, student apathy, AI in writing, and encouraging students to advocate for better instruction. Plus: practical advice on organization, sub plans, and building real classroom momentum in the final stretch of the year._________________________________________________________________0:00 – Speaking in Kansas & Why Hands-On Programs Matter5:30 – Outgrowing a School & Moving On After Tough Reviews14:10 – Supporting Teachers Who Feel Unsupported21:40 – Grading Sub Work & Managing Absences26:50 – Staying Organized During the School Year33:15 – Fighting Student Apathy in February42:20 – Co-Teaching with an Uncommunicative Partner50:30 – Tech vs. Traditional Teaching & AI Concerns1:01:45 – Students Advocating for Better Instruction1:07:30 – CTE Classes, Overload & Lesson Planning Strategy1:17:40 – Brainstorming Creative Classroom Ideas1:25:20 – Workshop Skills: Building Benches & Teaching Process1:31:30 – Newsletter, Resources & Speaking Info_________________________________________________________________👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 337: February Funk, Sub Plans That Work, and Fighting Classroom Apathy
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares highlights from speaking in Kansas, why hands-on programs like woodshop and robotics matter, and how to fight the “February funk” hitting teachers and students alike. He answers questions about grading sub work, staying organized, handling co-teaching tension, navigating student apathy, and building joy into heavy seasons of the school year. Plus: practical strategies for inclusion classrooms and supporting struggling learners._______________________________________________________________0:00 – 71° in New Mexico & February Funk3:15 – Speaking in Kansas: Why Hands-On Programs Matter8:40 – Grading Sub Work (Yes or No?)13:55 – Staying Organized During the School Year19:20 – Handling Student Apathy This Time of Year28:05 – Co-Teaching with an Uncommunicative Partner36:40 – Teaching Mixed-Level & IEP Classrooms46:15 – Resetting Expectations After Break50:30 – If I Were a Superintendent…55:10 – Weekend Lesson Planning Without Burnout1:00:25 – Encouragement for the Heavy Middle of the Year1:03:40 – Newsletter, Friday Reflection & Speaking Info______________________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 336: Mental Health Days, Mixed-Level Classes, and Leaving the Classroom
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ and his wife Jen dive into the tough realities of leaving the classroom, balancing motherhood and identity, and why some teachers need to take a mental health day—guilt-free. They also cover strategies for teaching mixed-level classes (especially in therapeutic or IEP settings), how to bounce back after long breaks, why leadership visibility matters, and how to find joy during the midyear slump. Bonus: CJ reveals a new classroom resource and what he’s reading lately.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 335: Resetting the Room, Subbing with Impact, and Creating Classroom Magic
In Episode 335 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on how tracking small wins and classroom buy-in can re-energize your teaching midyear. He and his co-host Jen dive into questions about: resetting expectations after big projects, writing honest but compassionate feedback for student teachers, managing disruptive classes, and overcoming anxiety when stepping into the classroom after a long break.Plus:Sprinkling magic as a substituteMaking snow days countWhether student behavior contracts actually workClassroom management when you're outnumberedAnd how to leave a room (and a school) better than you found it.💬 Know a teacher who needs a little extra support this week? Share the podcast with them!✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 334: Midyear Joy, Jungle Classrooms, and Iron Sharpens Iron
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ reflects on KnowledgeCon in Los Angeles and the power of surrounding yourself with people who sharpen your vision and re-ignite your passion. He shares updates from the classroom, including why he transformed his room into a jungle, how he resets after winter break, and how to make even midterm testing feel supportive, joyful, and human.Also in this episode: writing activities that work during tech transitions, how unstructured play is deeply underrated, why he changes up even successful lessons when they start to feel stale, and how a SPED teacher can manage 192+ students with rhythm and strategy.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Sunday Night Teacher Talk Ep. 333, Season 9
🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 332: Grading Hacks, School Burnout, and Joyful Mid-Year Reset
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ kicks off 2024 with real talk about easing back into the classroom, navigating grading overwhelm, and how to show up with purpose and joy—even when the work feels heavy. He shares first-day-back routines, practical tips for grading essays and tests without drowning, and why teachers need both play and structure to thrive.Topics also include: navigating burnout in chaotic schools, what to do when admin withholds critical info about student behavior plans, and reflections on whether CJ would ever become a school leader himself. Plus: goal-tracking systems, concession stand joy, and summer travel hopes for New Jersey and beyond.📥 Need mentoring, PD, or a speaker for your school? Visit: https://www.reynolds.town/mentor✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 331: Mid-Year Reset, Student Confidence, and Joyful Break Reflections
In this low-key, holiday break episode, CJ reflects on the first half of the school year and shares his goals for a more intentional and joyful second half. Topics include helping students build confidence and creativity, choosing new core texts like Tuesdays with Morrie and Of Mice and Men, and using storytelling-based assessments.He also chats about parenting during tech-heavy times, how he uses winter break to realign his faith, family, and classroom vision, and why working the school concession stand is his new favorite way to connect with the community. A cozy, encouraging listen for anyone resetting over break.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 330: Entitled Students, Faith-Fueled Teaching, and Joy in the Chaos
n this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ unpacks what it means to lead with kindness—even when students act entitled. He shares how to respond when your classroom data gets called out, how to restore confidence through honest conversation, and why teaching with joy is a radical act in hard times.We also dive into media-based storytelling projects for December, parenting with purpose in a tech-heavy world, and what a faith-based teacher workshop might look like. Whether you’re heading into break or hanging on by a thread, this one will remind you: you’re not alone, and you were made for this mission.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 329: Brain Rot Scheduling Chaos, Holding Firm on Accountability, and Finding Joy After Burnout
Back from Thanksgiving break with three weeks 'til Christmas—and it’s already chaos. In this episode, CJ talks about navigating shifting schedules due to sports tournaments, whether to cancel the long-awaited brain rot project, and how to reset classroom expectations in December. He also dives into what to do when students trash-talk you for holding them accountable, how to come back after a rough sickness, and where to find encouragement when your admin won’t give it. Plus: funny holiday game ideas on the cheap, showing grace to students with medical challenges, and a look at joyful teaching as a healing practice.🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 328: Tech Battles, Friendship Breakups, and Joyful Hallway Chaos
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ shares hallway snowstorms, Christmas confetti, and real talk about what happens when a student’s only friend cuts ties. We dive into how to rebuild class culture after an extended absence, why some teachers are ditching scripted curriculum (or fighting to), and what to say when other staff roll their eyes at esports teams.Also in this episode: strategies for ADHD-friendly lesson planning, navigating parent pressure to get rid of Chromebooks, joyful ideas for the holidays, and how to line up students without chaos. Plus—why being a teacher from another country doesn't mean starting from scratch.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/0:00 – Welcome back + hallway snow party5:05 – Favorite colors, chromophobia, and classroom aesthetics10:40 – At-home science experiments for future teachers15:30 – Catching up after 3 weeks out of the classroom20:15 – Book rec: Let Them by Mel Robbins + what CJ is reading now24:10 – Consequences for missed work when teacher is out30:00 – High school esports + what to say to teacher haters36:30 – What to do when your math curriculum is scripted + failing42:50 – Holiday classroom joy ideas (hot cocoa, Buddy the Elf decor, etc.)47:10 – Helping students through friend breakups51:40 – Bell-to-bell instruction vs. reality (packing up laptops)55:25 – Encouraging reluctant students to participate58:10 – Helping students transition to a new culture as an international teacher1:02:00 – Classroom management tips for lining up without chaos1:05:45 – Chromebook controversy: parents want them gone1:08:40 – Tips for ADHD teachers with too many ideas and not enough structure1:15:00 – Encouraging student sportsmanship at recess1:19:00 – Novel ways to end class without tech chaos1:22:00 – Final thoughts + book CJ is loving right now
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Episode 327: Mentoring New Teachers, Co-Teaching Chaos, and Rebuilding Your Joy
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ gets fired up about what it really takes to grow as a teacher—and how to mentor others without losing yourself in the process. He shares honest stories about co-teaching wins and disasters, classroom aides who ghost on the job, and what to do when your enthusiasm doesn’t match your students’ vibe (Tigger vs. Eeyore energy).We also talk about grading with ChatGPT, strategies for teaching reproductive health with maturity, and the hard truth of what to do when the school you once loved no longer feels like home. Whether you're mentoring someone new, thinking about leaving the classroom, or trying to find your spark again—this one’s for you.0:00 – Show intro + fired up for part two of the school year5:40 – Mentoring a first-year teacher: 3 core principles12:45 – What to do when your classroom aide isn’t helping18:10 – Tigger vs. Eeyore: Matching student energy22:30 – Using ChatGPT for grading and instructional planning28:10 – Teaching reproductive health & handling awkward moments36:00 – Giving meaningful student feedback and adapting lessons40:25 – Co-teaching success stories (and failures)46:15 – Getting assigned 80 more students: What now?52:30 – Rebuilding culture when students don’t want to be in class58:00 – Should I leave teaching? Finding new soil to grow in1:02:10 – Should I take a school counselor position?1:06:45 – Saying goodbye to students and building a return culture1:10:30 – Standards-based grading: Is it serving your students?1:13:20 – Teaching students across multiple levels (and scaffolding tips)1:17:15 – Reimagining admin observations and evaluations1:24:40 – Parent-teacher conference strategy: What really matters1:30:30 – Final thoughts + invite CJ to speak at your school
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Episode 326: Building Culture from Scratch, Group Work That Works, and Faith in the Classroom
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re unpacking what it really looks like to build a classroom and school culture from the ground up—especially when you’re new to the building. CJ shares updates on how shared experiences like lunch invites, Spirit Week, and hallway antics are shaping connection at his new school.Other big topics this week include how to use ChatGPT to streamline grading while still giving meaningful feedback, what to do when group work falls apart, how to scaffold large writing tasks for struggling students, and why you don’t need to post the Ten Commandments to live your values in the classroom.As always, we’re getting real about the teacher life, student behavior, faith, and showing up with joy—one week at a time.📥 Want more support? Check out mentoring, upcoming workshops, and free resources at https://www.teachyourclassoff.comJoin the community of 6,800+ educators: Facebook GroupChapters0:00 – Show Intro & Reflections on Community4:10 – Spirit Week, Lunch Culture & Connection7:00 – How Fun Builds Classroom Momentum10:00 – How to Maintain Classroom Management on Costume Days15:15 – Novels vs. Projects: Rethinking What Matters Most19:30 – Book Ideas for Reluctant Readers + ChatGPT Book Match Strategy24:00 – Using AI for Grading, Rubrics & Workload Reduction30:00 – AI Detection, Google Docs History & Sneaky Professor Hacks34:00 – 3 Things I’ve Learned Since Returning to the Classroom38:30 – When Personal Loss Meets the Classroom (Message to Mrs. J)44:30 – Changing School Culture One Moment at a Time52:00 – Should Teachers Get a Master’s Degree?56:30 – National Board Certification & Pioneering vs. Settling1:00:00 – Handling the New Law to Display the Ten Commandments1:06:00 – Restoring Peace in a Toxic Classroom1:10:00 – Should I Hire a Mentor or Coach?1:12:00 – Group Work: Accountability, Grading, and Growth1:17:00 – Scaffolding Big Writing Assignments for Struggling Students1:22:00 – Final Words on Faith, Presence & Calling
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Episode 325: First-Year Burnout, Sprinkling Magic, and Resetting the Gym Routine
This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ dives into the real stuff teachers are navigating—burnout in the early months, resetting energy and habits, and how to bring “sprinkle magic” to your classroom without losing your mind. We also get real about romantic relationships in middle and high school, how to spot great leadership when job hunting, and how to keep your class culture joyful and grounded—even when you're exhausted._____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 324: Viral Student Stories, Dream Classrooms, and Real Talk on AI and Cheating
What do a viral meme, a dream classroom makeover, and AI-powered grading all have in common? They're all part of this week’s Sunday Night Teacher Talk. In Episode 324, CJ shares a wild story about discovering one of his former students is behind the “6.7” meme, reflects on revamping outdated lessons, and answers questions about teacher burnout, classroom management, using AI ethically, and how to handle cheating and overly chatty students. Whether you’re new to teaching or deep in the game, this one’s full of insights, laughter, and real talk._____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 323: Classroom Resets, Guest Speakers, and Reigniting Your Passion for Teaching
In this episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ dives into how to reboot your classroom mid-year, the power of bringing in guest speakers (like Marvel’s Jeff Willis!), and what to do when you're starting to feel stuck or stale in the classroom.He also unpacks how to handle school toxicity, prep for paternity leave, respond to student hardship, and balance journals/vocab without assigning homework. Whether you're navigating burnout, dreaming of launching a creative elective, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grading, this episode has real talk and encouragement for every educator._____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 322: AI-Powered Grading, Student Disrespect, and Surviving Curriculum Overload
Whether you're drowning in grading, battling classroom chaos, or questioning your impact after a tough student interaction, this episode brings real talk and real solutions.CJ reflects on the surprising challenges of returning to the classroom, shares how he's using AI to speed up grading without sacrificing feedback, and unpacks everything from behavior consequences that don’t stick to what happens when a student confesses they cheated… after graduation.Grab your coffee, your planner, and your teacher heart — this one’s packed with practical tips, soul-level encouragement, and some Halloween candy nostalgia too.📥 Download the Classroom Management Blueprint: https://shop.teachyourclassoff.com/products/classroom-management-blueprint📫 Sign up for the free weekly newsletter: https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter👥 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/Chapters00:00 – Eagles game vs. teacher talk03:00 – CJ’s surprise re-entry struggle: keeping up with grading06:45 – AI grading breakthrough: how CJ uses ChatGPT10:15 – New school, same strategies: why what works, works13:00 – From ghost stories to grading hacks17:00 – Should you switch from high school to elementary?21:30 – Student says your class was too hard (and cheated): how to respond26:45 – Why you can’t base your worth on student opinions30:00 – When logical consequences don’t work32:30 – Power struggles and classroom disrespect37:00 – Helping kids learn hard lessons... with grace40:10 – Not doing the fun activity? Here's how to tell the class42:20 – How CJ tackles nonstop talking and builds student accountability47:00 – Balancing fatherhood, marriage, and teaching50:30 – Tips for grading faster and managing curriculum overload54:20 – How to use music intentionally in class56:45 – Halloween candy hierarchy + buying back your kids' stash59:00 – Using your commute to learn something new1:02:10 – Using Instagram DMs to bring guest speakers to your class1:06:40 – Computer science teacher tips + student engagement ideas1:09:15 – Grading with AI, again — but smarter1:12:30 – Final thoughts on cheating, character, and what really matters1:15:50 – Does your old Philly teaching style still work now?1:18:00 – How CJ structures his weekend to get it all done1:21:00 – If you’re feeling behind — how to rig the game to win
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Episode 321: Explosive Behaviors, Cheating, and Teaching in a Broken System
Welcome to Episode 321 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, where we dive deep into some of the most difficult—but important—questions facing teachers today. From managing explosive behaviors to balancing life as a parent of a neurodivergent child, this episode is packed with real talk, practical tools, and heartfelt encouragement._____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Silent heroes of Sunday Night Teacher Talk06:40 – Why ChatGPT+ is worth every penny for teachers15:00 – How to de-escalate explosive student behavior + handle aftermath26:30 – Creating an engaging “learn how to study” lesson35:00 – Teaching essay writing to middle schoolers (and what flops)43:10 – Who inspires CJ as an educator: Rafe Esquith, Albert Cullum, Kevin Butler & more50:50 – Why you should just sweep your own porch (a pep talk for teachers)1:00:00 – Balancing parenting, special needs, and teaching: real talk for Logan1:12:00 – Helping ESL students transition to English-only classes1:18:30 – Dealing with phone distractions in virtual and hybrid classrooms1:26:10 – Handling cheating and students who expect help during tests1:34:00 – What it’s like teaching your own kids + classroom rhythms1:40:50 – Teacher accommodations for neurodivergence1:42:40 – When you’ve tried every classroom management strategy and still feel anxious1:51:00 – How to love yourself harder when the class is harder1:55:00 – Wrap-up + shop updates + how to bring CJ to your school
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Episode 320: Student Behavior, Staff Conflict, and When Your Mugshot Goes Viral
Welcome to Episode 320 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk—a jam-packed conversation covering everything from classroom chaos and phone bans to teacher job loss and unexpected student feedback.This week’s wins, worries, and real talk include:Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Brody joins to share about ghost story day05:10 – Who are your education heroes? (Rules to Engagement Season 2 input)08:15 – Helping students when parents aren’t supportive15:30 – Managing student disrespect and enforcing procedures with integrity22:10 – What to do when you strongly disagree with a student’s case manager30:20 – How to handle your mugshot going public33:40 – Balancing skit projects and sprinkling in classroom magic38:00 – Should phones be banned or taught as tools?47:50 – Handling immature behavior and the “6-7” meme54:10 – Is it okay to split quizzes/tests for struggling students?1:03:00 – Navigating subbing a required class with limited time1:08:00 – When you get fired due to under-enrollment: what now?1:17:20 – Tips for first-time parent-teacher conferences1:23:10 – What sets CJ’s PD sessions apart from other trainings1:28:50 – What classroom jobs CJ uses (and how he delegates)1:32:40 – Dealing with staff-student conflict as a teacher1:39:00 – Maintaining professionalism in IEP disagreements1:47:00 – CJ’s current daily schedule + how he balances school, business, and familyIf you need support with classroom management, building student relationships, or surviving the messiness of teaching, you're in the right place.🛠️ Get classroom resources & blueprints:👉 https://shopteachyourclassoff.com🗓️ Want to join the live chat next Sunday at 4 PM EST?👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join
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Episode 319: Perfectionism, Parent Conferences & Students Acting Like It’s 5th Graders
Welcome to Episode 319 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk!This week’s live Q&A hit everything from high-stakes classroom conversations to low-budget cozy setups. If you’ve got freshmen acting like they’re still in elementary school—or if you’re wondering how to set work boundaries, teach hard topics, or deal with planner drama—this one’s for you.Chapters & Topics Covered:00:00 – Welcome, chia seeds, and the astronaut story projector02:20 – Using immersive setups to make classroom magic06:40 – What CJ eats & drinks during a typical school day11:55 – Helping students overcome perfectionism in art class20:10 – Talking with students about violence and hard news stories26:30 – Decorating your classroom on a budget (Barnes & Noble Dark Academia vibes)32:50 – Tips for not working past contract hours38:15 – How to respond to toxic masculinity and sexist student comments47:00 – When will lesson planning finally get easier?52:10 – Choosing curriculum and avoiding resource overload57:20 – Should teachers be fired for social media comments?1:05:40 – Strategies for planner systems and keeping parents in the loop1:12:40 – How to run a successful parent-teacher conference1:18:00 – Tips for handling immature freshmen1:25:00 – What makes CJ’s PD sessions different (and effective)💬 Got a question for next week? Join us live or email in!🛠️ Resources mentioned: https://shopteachyourclassoff.com🙌 Want to support or join the community?👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join
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Episode 318: Chaos in the Classroom, Refusing Procedures, and Making Detention Worthwhile
Episode 318 brings another round of real questions from real educators around the world—including one all the way from Iran.This week we dig into:What to do when students are below grade level, but admin says “teach the curriculum anyway”Strategies for students who refuse to follow class procedures and transitionsHow to respond when parents enable poor behavior—even on day threeShould you accept late work in high school? (Let’s talk about it.)Practical ways teachers can boost energy and prioritize healthManaging obnoxious (but not intentionally rude) studentsHow to run teacher detentions that are actually usefulHow to teach in multiple classrooms you can’t decorate or make your ownIdeas for teaching multigrade classes with multiple curriculaHow to decide what to wear for a full week of teachingNavigating extended medical leave as a teacherWhat to do when students are mad about assigned seatsFeeling overwhelmed by the messiness of teachingBuilding connections as an ESL teacher when you don’t speak the same language_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 317: New School Surprises, Classroom Flow, and Holding Students Accountable
Welcome back to another week of real talk for real teachers. Whether you’re a new teacher, returning to the classroom, or just trying to survive week three, this episode is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and a few laughs.This week we covered:What has been the biggest surprise for you starting this school year in a new location?What do you do when parents are okay with their child refusing to follow directions?Can you walk us through the structure of a typical class period?Do you follow your own scope and sequence, the New Mexico Instructional Scope 2.0, or a hybrid?How do your students manage notes, papers, and binders?When your students look back years from now, what do you hope they say about being in your class?How do you keep students quiet and focused during lectures and work time?Do you have a pre-class slide you can share?How do you handle students coming in 10 minutes late to class?What if admin doesn't support consequences for late students?Do you have an outline of your Life Odyssey lesson?What has been your biggest challenge in changing schools?Are there significant differences in public schools now vs. before?What are you planning for back-to-school night or report card night to "sprinkle some magic"?What would you want to hear as a parent when meeting your child’s teacher for the first time?Do you have an Amazon wish list?What would you do if you have a class that comes in right after gym and is always late?Any tips for working with a special education co-teacher (ICT)?I’m scared to be too friendly—will students see me as weak?How do you balance being kind and still maintain respect?✏️ Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show for educators that happens every Sunday at 4:00 PM EST. We gather to prep, plan, and encourage one another as we head into the new week. You can join the live chat here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5493, Clovis, NM 88101📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 316: When You Already Feel Like Quitting, Getting Kids to Participate, and Fun Friday Ideas
This week we cover:💭 What to do when it’s the beginning of the year and you already feel like quitting🎉 How to run Fun Fridays that students actually look forward to🗣️ Getting more students to participate—especially the ones who refuse🧠 Helping slow note-takers without slowing down the whole class⏰ How to deal with overloaded schedules🧑🏫 Tips for mentoring a brand-new teacher📚 My first day of school routines💪 Staying motivated when the job gets tough😞 How to handle the sting of students dropping your class—and telling others to do the sameIt’s honest, practical, and full of encouragement for teachers at every level. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. Let’s teach our class off, together.Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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What I Actually Do on the First Day of School (Hint: No Rules, No Syllabus)
Most teachers start the year with rules, syllabi, and icebreakers. I don’t do any of that. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I do (and don’t) do on Day 1—and why it works. From handshakes at the door to writing letters to their future selves, here's how I start the year strong, build connection, and remind students that they belong.This approach might be unorthodox, but it’s been powerful for over a decade—and it might just be what you need this year too.
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Episode 315: Icebreakers That Don’t Suck, Lazy Aides, and Bouncing Back After a Tough Year
This week we’re talking about:🎉 Icebreakers for staff meetings that don’t suck📱 What to do when your classroom aide is lazy and glued to their phone🔁 How to bounce back after a year with students who made you question everything⚖️ Finding work-life balance after years away from the classroom📚 Managing multiple class preps without burning out🤖 Using AI to create meaningful classroom content🎓 Advice for student teachers entering their final placement🗓️ What I hope to accomplish in the first six weeks of schoolWhether you're a new teacher, a returning veteran, or somewhere in between—this episode is for you. Let's teach our class off, together.Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Stop Planning for the Worst—Here’s How I’m Planning for the Best This Year
Too often, teachers are trained to plan for the worst—disruptions, burnout, failure. But what if we flipped the script? In this episode, I’m sharing a few simple, intentional ways I’m planning for the best school year yet. You deserve a classroom filled with joy, possibility, and purpose. Let’s talk about how to make that happen._____________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter_____________________________________________________________________*NEW* Classroom Management Blueprint: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint_____________________________________________________________________⭐️ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join_____________________________________________________________________🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________📚 Workshops for Teachers😡 Classroom Management HelpStruggling with classroom management? Transform your classroom today!Classroom Management Workshop Serieshttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/classroom-management-workshop-series---general-admission🗓️ Lesson Planning Made EasySimplify your planning process and reclaim your time!Lesson Planning Workshophttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/lesson-planning-workshopzqon9________________________________________________________________📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈________________________________________________________________🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/________________________________________________________________🎙️ Teach Your Class Off Radio PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ________________________________________________________________📱 Connect with MeInstagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachyouclassoffFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpqdx5xNV/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynoldsAmazon Wishlist: https://a.co/aOdVEtC________________________________________________________________📫 Mailing AddressP.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101________________________________________________________________📩 Business InquiriesFor all business inquiries and questions, visit:https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 314: Finding the Joy, Rebuilding Identity, and Building Stronger Classrooms
In Episode 314 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re diving into real questions from real educators—like how to find joy after a tough year, how to rebuild your teacher identity in a new school, and how to manage chatty classes during activities. We also talk about building meaningful PD, getting to know new students, work-life balance, and what I’m excited to try this year.If you're heading into the school year feeling hopeful and heavy, this one's for you.___________________________________________________________Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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5 Back to School Tips to Get Ready
In this throwback episode, I’m sharing 5 practical back-to-school tips to help you start the year strong. Whether you’re a first-year teacher or a seasoned pro, these simple strategies will help you feel more prepared, more confident, and more connected from day one._____________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter_____________________________________________________________________*NEW* Classroom Management Blueprint: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint_____________________________________________________________________⭐️ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join_____________________________________________________________________🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________📚 Workshops for Teachers😡 Classroom Management HelpStruggling with classroom management? Transform your classroom today!Classroom Management Workshop Serieshttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/classroom-management-workshop-series---general-admission🗓️ Lesson Planning Made EasySimplify your planning process and reclaim your time!Lesson Planning Workshophttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/lesson-planning-workshopzqon9________________________________________________________________📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈________________________________________________________________🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/________________________________________________________________🎙️ Teach Your Class Off Radio PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ________________________________________________________________📱 Connect with MeInstagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachyouclassoffFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpqdx5xNV/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynoldsAmazon Wishlist: https://a.co/aOdVEtC________________________________________________________________📫 Mailing AddressP.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101________________________________________________________________📩 Business InquiriesFor all business inquiries and questions, visit:https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 313: New Teachers, Joyful Classrooms, and Teaching with Flare
In Episode 312 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re tackling a fresh batch of teacher questions—from first-year jitters to classroom joy boosters.This week’s questions include:🎓 Advice for a brand-new full-time middle school teacher (teaching both Social Studies and ELA!)📚 How to get students to take ownership of their learning📝 Tips for helping kids write essays with more flare🎉 Ideas to spice up a dry curriculum and bring more joy into the classroom🤰 Teaching while pregnant—what to expect and how to prepare🏫 Moving from middle to high school—how to navigate the shift📖 Unconventional book recommendations for teachers🪑 Updates on my new classroom setup and joyful findsWhether you're a brand-new teacher or a veteran looking for fresh energy, this episode has something for you. Let’s keep sharpening one another—because we’re better together.Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 312: First-Year Teacher Moves, Classroom Joy, and Spicing Up a Dry Curriculum
In Episode 312 of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, we’re tackling a fresh batch of teacher questions—from first-year jitters to classroom joy boosters.This week’s questions include:🎓 Advice for a brand-new full-time middle school teacher (teaching both Social Studies and ELA!)📚 How to get students to take ownership of their learning📝 Tips for helping kids write essays with more flare🎉 Ideas to spice up a dry curriculum and bring more joy into the classroom🤰 Teaching while pregnant—what to expect and how to prepare🏫 Moving from middle to high school—how to navigate the shift📖 Unconventional book recommendations for teachers🪑 Updates on my new classroom setup and joyful findsWhether you're a brand-new teacher or a veteran looking for fresh energy, this episode has something for you. Let’s keep sharpening one another—because we’re better together.Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101
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4 Mistakes New Teachers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting out as a new teacher can feel overwhelming—and knowing where to focus your energy is half the battle. In this episode, I’m breaking down four of the biggest mistakes I made early in my teaching career. Whether you're brand new or just trying to level up your classroom game, you'll walk away with practical tips, honest insights, and a little encouragement to help you teach your class off.What You’ll Learn:– Why being "nice" isn't the same as being effective– How classroom management mistakes sneak up on you– The trap of overplanning (and what to do instead)– Why copying someone else's materials won't save youThis episode is for teachers who want to grow with intention, build confidence, and create a classroom that actually works—for you and your students.
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Episode 311: Sprinkle Some Magic: Lesson Planning, Student Engagement & Owning Your Teaching Style
We’re back! After a short break, Sunday Night Teacher Talk returns with Episode 311, and we’re diving into all the things teachers are thinking about as a new school year approaches.This week’s live Q&A covers:How to lesson plan when you’re teaching brand-new materialWays to engage students who just don’t careWhat to do when a retiring teacher hands you their old curriculumTips for teaching a text you’ve never readEncouragement for first-year teachers finding their own voiceStudy strategies for studentsHow to embed writing across your school’s curriculumThe power of teaching with your individual giftsAnd yes… what my kids should call me now that I’m teaching them! 😄Plus, I share my favorite part of the summer so far.We’re sharpening one another because, as Proverbs says, iron sharpens iron.Let’s teach our class off—together.__________________________________________________________Daily Classroom Management Blueprinthttps://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-classroom-management-blueprint🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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There Are No Shortcuts: A Conversation with Rafe Esquith
In this powerful, raw, and deeply honest episode of Sunday Night Teacher Talk, I sit down with one of my teacher heroes—Rafe Esquith, legendary educator and founder of The Hobart Shakespeareans. Rafe opens up about how he went from struggling in the classroom to building one of the most extraordinary programs in public education history.We talk about:The power of slow growth in teachingWhy student buy-in takes time—and patienceHow to build classroom culture that changes livesWhy some of the best teaching comes from anger at injusticeThe importance of empathy, joy, and real-world purpose in educationAnd why “there are no shortcuts” is more than a classroom rule—it’s a way of lifeYou’ll also hear about Rafe’s personal relationship with Sir Ian McKellen, how he avoided burnout for over 35 years, and why “being the person you want your students to become” is the most essential rule of all.Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator, this episode is a masterclass in heart, honesty, and what it really takes to transform students' lives—especially when the world underestimates them.The Odyssey Home-End-Of-Year Classroom Experience: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-odyssey-home-end-of-year-classroom-experience🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________✉️ TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF WEEKLYStay updated and learn more! Sign up for my weekly class updates and email newsletter here.https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.teachyourclassoff.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AyU16dHQw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/
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Episode 310: Navigating Job Changes, Refreshing Routines, and Teaching New Age Groups
This week, we’re talking about navigating sudden job changes, making the most of the final weeks of school, and tips for teachers moving into new age groups or content areas. We’ll also touch on building confidence as a new language teacher, what it’s like to teach your own kids, and how to communicate with parents in ways that build trust.The Odyssey Home-End-Of-Year Classroom Experience: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-odyssey-home-end-of-year-classroom-experience🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Is Teaching Still For You?
Some of you may have had the sort of year that has you asking yourself "is teaching still for you?" I have good news. 🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Episode 309: Life After Retirement, Bouncing Back from Observations, and Acing That New Job
The Odyssey Home: End of Year Experience: https://www.shopteachyourclassoff.com/products/the-odyssey-home-end-of-year-classroom-experience🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link_______________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week._______________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Cell Phones in Class: My Surprisingly Fun (and Effective) Way to Handle Them
🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Episode 308: New School Year Excitement, Navigating Tough Reviews, and Getting Transferred Gracefully
🎉 NEW! End Your Year on a High Note with The Odyssey Home 🎉We just dropped a brand new resource designed to help you wrap up the school year with purpose, joy, and a sense of belonging. The Odyssey Home is packed with editable templates, student reflection activities, classroom awards, and everything you need to create a meaningful class send-off.👉 Grab your copy of The Odyssey Home here🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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4 Classroom Management Mistakes & Solutions
Classroom Management can be one of the trickiest parts of teaching. Here are four mistakes I've made and how I've grown from them. 🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Episode 307: I’m Not Here to Be Liked, Creative Ways to Celebrate Teachers on a Budget, & Fixing the Worst Class Trip Ever
🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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What If I Suck as a Teacher?
🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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Episode 306: Group Work Strategies, Students Who Refuse to Leave, and When the Wrong People Lead PD
🗣️ Interested in having me speak at your school or organization? Click here for more information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________Sunday Night Teacher Talk is a live Q&A show that happens every Sunday at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Use this link to join us live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur purpose is to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. We recognize that Sundays can be the most stressful day of the week in the education world, so we gather as a community to prepare together for the upcoming week.________________________________________________________________★☆★ OWN REYNOLDS’ BOOK TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF ★☆★ 📕 https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO TEACH YOUR CLASS OFF PODCAST NOW ★☆★iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ★☆★ CONNECT WITH REYNOLDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ★☆★Instagram: @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realrapwithreynoldsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566468247135630 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds★☆★ OUR MAILING ADDRESS ★☆★ 📫 P.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101★☆★ ALL BUSINESS INQUIRES & QUESTIONS, VISIT★☆★https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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What to Do with Classroom Rule Breakers?
There was a post in our Facebook group, Teach Your Class Off Teacher Talk, recently that asked "What do you do with classroom rule breakers?" How I work with students that constantly go against the grain has changed a lot over my career. Here are a few things to keep in mind if this is an issue in your class._____________________________________________________________________⭐️ Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/join_____________________________________________________________________🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization? https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link________________________________________________________________📚 Workshops for Teachers😡 Classroom Management HelpStruggling with classroom management? Transform your classroom today!Classroom Management Workshop Serieshttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/classroom-management-workshop-series---general-admission🗓️ Lesson Planning Made EasySimplify your planning process and reclaim your time!Lesson Planning Workshophttps://reynolds.samcart.com/products/lesson-planning-workshopzqon9________________________________________________________________📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/ 👈________________________________________________________________🖥️ WEBSITE: https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/________________________________________________________________🎙️ Teach Your Class Off Radio PodcastiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-class-off-radio/id147772547Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UQ0iRIflQpxj3MaoPimQu?si=2YPs5my8T3OiyG2V-hPpsQ________________________________________________________________📱 Connect with MeInstagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoffFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bpqdx5xNV/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds________________________________________________________________📫 Mailing AddressP.O. Box 5493Clovis, NM 88101________________________________________________________________📩 Business InquiriesFor all business inquiries and questions, visit:https://www.realrapwithreynolds.com/contact/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Teach Your Class Off Radio isn’t just a podcast—it’s a high-energy, idea-packed experience to help you become the teacher you’re called to be.From classroom hacks and creative tips to deep-dive discussions, we bring you the best ways to make learning unforgettable. Our live Q&A show, Sunday Night Teacher Talk, happens every Sunday at 4 PM ET, helping teachers gear up for the week. But the magic doesn’t stop there—expect fresh episodes, surprise drops, and nonstop inspiration to help you teach your class off every day.
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