84. Experimenting with Productivity Practices in the Classroom Alongside Students with Angela Watson

Do you find yourself feeling rushed, stressed or overwhelmed as you're teaching? Do you feel like you're out of the flow during teaching? Today's episode is all about finding the flow and productivity practices and you do not want to miss it! We have special guest Angela Watson of Truth for Teachers.

Angela Watson is a productivity and mindset specialist, author, and motivational speaker for educators. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a degree in Curriculum and Instruction, along with eleven years of classroom teaching experience and over a decade of experience as an instructional coach. Angela is best known for the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program, which has supported over 55,000 teachers, coaches, and administrators in maximizing their contractual time so they’re not working endlessly on nights and weekends.

We dive into finding flow in the classroom and how to simplify and streamline routines before adding anything new to the day. Angela shares her passion for a project called "Finding Flow Solutions" that incorporates flow theory into education. She explains how focusing on flow over just productivity can lead to deeper satisfaction in work and create a positive learning environment for teachers and students alike.

We also discuss strategies for helping kids develop time management, attention management, and energy management skills that are vital for experiencing flow, the Forty Hours Teacher Work Week program, where Angela advises educators how identifying time wasters is important to improve productivity and flow.

This episode is sure to provide insight on the importance of finding flow in the classroom alongside students and the various productivity practices that can improve the teacher's focus and classroom efficiency. If you want to learn more about these practices, be sure to check out this amazing episode.

Head over to the show notes: https://www.wifeteachermommy.com/podcast/productivity-practices/

In this episode on productivity practices in the classroom with Angela Watson:

• How to maximizing your time with the 40 Hour Teacher Work Week Program
• Why it's important to create a positive learning environment
• How to to find flow in the classroom and simplify your practice
• The benefits of finding flow and the deepening satisfaction you can find in work and learning
• How to teach productivity and strategies for avoiding burnout

Resources mentioned:

• Wife Teacher Mommy Club
• Truth for Teachers
• The 40 Hour Work Week
• Educate and Rejuvenate
• Wife Teacher Mommy: Mentioned on Podcast Amazon List