What if your math block became the most joyful part of your teaching day?

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by the brilliant team from Rainbow Sky Creations to share six practical strategies you can implement right away to bring more joy, creativity, and clarity to your math lessons. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro ready to shake things up, these tips are:

✔️ Curriculum-aligned

✔️ Differentiated

✔️ Creative & engaging

✔️ Backed by real classroom results

✨And here’s the best part—Rainbow Sky Creations is one of our incredible presenters at Educate & Rejuvenate 2025! If you love what you hear in this episode, you’ll definitely want to join us at the event for their full session (plus dozens more) to feel reignited and supported again. This is the event of the year for educators who want to feel inspired, encouraged, and re-energized—and it’s all virtual and super affordable.

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Ever feel like food has way too much control over your day? Former teacher and certified Health Coach Laura Banks (of bhealthyhabits) joins me for a down-to-earth convo on why cravings happen, what they really mean, and why willpower isn’t the answer.

We’re breaking down:

✔️ The two types of cravings (and how to tell them apart in the moment)

✔️ The surprising connection between your schedule and your snack habits

✔️ The truth about why so many teachers feel out of control with food

✔️ How awareness alone can start to change everything

Laura also gives us a sneak peek at her session for Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2025—where she’ll go even deeper into science-backed strategies to help teachers ditch the guilt, feel more in control, and build a healthy lifestyle that actually lasts.

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Feeling overwhelmed every time writing block rolls around? You're not alone. In this special co-hosted episode, I’m joined by Susan Swensen—elementary teacher and host of The Shared Teaching Podcast—to chat about simple, effective ways to take the stress out of writing instruction.

We’re talking real talk around:

What’s actually essential in a writing block

How to keep lesson planning simple and flexible

Common writing challenges and how to troubleshoot them

How Susan’s approach helps students grow as writers and helps you breathe easier as a teacher

Plus, we’re sharing what’s coming up at this year’s Educate & Rejuvenate summer event—including how Susan is showing up as a speaker and why this event was built for you.

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Helping Kids Take Ownership of Their Learning

What if your homeschool or classroom could feel less overwhelming—and more inspired? In this Summer Sips episode, I’m joined by Kami Wanous, homeschool mentor and creator of The Freedom Scholar, to talk about building a family learning culture that fuels curiosity, connection, and confidence.

We’re chatting about:

✔️ Why giving kids OWNERSHIP of learning really matters

✔️ What it really means to raise leaders and lifelong learners

✔️ How to get intentional about your learning environment and family rhythms

✔️ The mindset shift that gives parents permission to homeschool on purpose

Plus, Kami gives us a sneak peek into her session at this year’s Educate & Rejuvenate—and why this event is the perfect space for homeschoolers looking to lead with purpose and love.

Grab Kami's FREE love of learning assessment here: https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0

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Emotional regulation isn’t just a personal growth tool—it’s one of the most powerful classroom management strategies you have.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jenn Adams from Teach Love Autism to explore how your ability to regulate your own emotions can transform student behavior, reduce classroom chaos, and lead to a more peaceful and effective learning environment. Whether you're a teacher or homeschool parent, this conversation will help you shift from reactive to intentional—and from stressed to centered.

☕ Come listen in as we talk about:

• Why emotional regulation is the real secret to classroom management
• What it looks like to model regulation for students with diverse needs
• How this connects to Jenn’s powerful session at the upcoming Educate & Rejuvenate event

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Ready to sip on something sweet this summer? In this special kickoff episode of the Educate & Rejuvenate Podcast, Kelsey spills all the tea (and coffee!) on the 2025 Summer Event, the new Summer Sips podcast series, and the mission fueling a movement in education. Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or educator in another space, you're invited to join the “I Educate & ___” revolution.

We had some tech hiccups (classic live stream life!), but once things got rolling, this episode became a celebration of everything Educate & Rejuvenate stands for: support, strategy, community—and a whole lot of fun.

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• Educate & Rejuvenate: A Three-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion For Life

• The power of intentionality: What happens when we slow down and choose how we want to spend our summer?
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• People-pleasing vs. authentic desires: Kelsey shares a personal bike accident story that hilariously (and insightfully!) highlights how we push ourselves too fast for others.
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• How to transition mindfully: Using journal prompts and coaching tools from her book Educate and Rejuvenate, Kelsey walks you through a guided exercise to reconnect with your true summer vision.

School’s out—or almost! But before you fill your calendar with a million "shoulds" and burn out before July 4th, let’s pause. In this final episode of the Ease Into Summer podcast series, Kelsey shares a surprising bike crash story (yes, really!) that perfectly mirrors how so many educators approach summer: rushing, people-pleasing, and forgetting to ask what we actually want. 😅

This episode is an invitation to slow down and savor your summer. Because summer isn't just about catching up—it's about coming back to you.