Teaching Without a Book

RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_0baa8dd8-40a1-45ef-bc0c-d596444799cc -- Rendered At Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:26:38 +0000 Teaching Without a Book https://redcircle.com/shows/teaching-without-a-book en-US All rights reserved. Learn. Innovate. Transfrom. Sara Thomas Hi! I'm Sara! I help elementary teachers get outside of the scripted curriculum and teach the whole child. On this podcast, you will learn new and innovative ideas, access high-quality resources, and master engaging strategies that will transform your teaching, and help you meet the needs of today's learners! 0baa8dd8-40a1-45ef-bc0c-d596444799cc Hi! I'm Sara! I help elementary teachers get outside of the scripted curriculum and teach the whole child. On this podcast, you will learn new and innovative ideas, access high-quality resources, and master engaging strategies that will transform your teaching, and help you meet the needs of today's learners!

]]> episodic no Sara Thomas st@teachingwithoutabook.org false full How to Create Safe Youtube Videos for Kids - Get Rid of Ads and Pop-Ups! How to Create Safe Youtube Videos for Kids - Get Rid of Ads and Pop-Ups! Sara Thomas There is a lot of concern around using Youtube videos in the classroom because they are messy, full of ads and pop-ups that get our students off track! In today's video, I will show you how you can fix up Youtube videos so that the version your students access will be free of ads, and any other recommendations on the side!

Watch the video of this episode here!

In This Episode:

Video: How to Create Your Own QR Listening Center

How Can We Help You??

Engaging Teaching Resources

Instructional Videos

Teacher Mentoring Program

Digital Courses & Workshops

Read Aloud Project

Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>There is a lot of concern around using Youtube videos in the classroom because they are messy, full of ads and pop-ups that get our students off track! In today's video, I will show you how you can fix up Youtube videos so that the version your students access will be free of ads, and any other recommendations on the side!</p><p><br></p><p>Watch the video of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/NhNBHRb54GY" rel="nofollow">here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/3frrM6klEG0" rel="nofollow">How to Create Your Own QR Listening Center</a></p><p><br></p><p>How Can We Help You??</p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Without-A-Book" rel="nofollow">Engaging Teaching Resources</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyBWkELHq_O4w0YSX63-QA" rel="nofollow">Instructional Videos</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqQ7zNNDF_L2zdZdLJ4onjqhZ9nEfdXZKo384eSvu-MKsxKw/viewform" rel="nofollow">Teacher Mentoring Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/learn" rel="nofollow">Digital Courses & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbuV3oLN87lVDUEtbgq6xQ" rel="nofollow">Read Aloud Project</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit Us! <a href="http://www.teachingwithoutabook.org" rel="nofollow">www.teachingwithoutabook.org</a></p> 9fc7d6e9-a34e-411d-9d23-62dabf81b6d6 https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:56:28 +0000 344 false full Take Back the Art of Teaching! Take Back the Art of Teaching! Sara Thomas I am so excited to publicly share the Teaching Without a Book Framework for the very first time! I developed this student-centered approach in my elementary classroom, based on the work of Abraham Maslow, Benjamin Bloom, and my own personal research. It is a straight-forward approach to fill the gaps created by systemic regulations, and prioritizes educating the whole child. It will help you creatively and confidently operate outside of the antiquated practices that are encouraged by the regulations of our public education system, and take back the art of teaching!

Watch the video of this episode here!

In This Episode:

FREE Framework Guide

How Can We Help You??

Engaging Teaching Resources

Instructional Videos

Teacher Mentoring Program

Digital Courses & Workshops

Read Aloud Project

Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>I am so excited to publicly share the Teaching Without a Book Framework for the very first time! I developed this student-centered approach in my elementary classroom, based on the work of Abraham Maslow, Benjamin Bloom, and my own personal research. It is a straight-forward approach to fill the gaps created by systemic regulations, and prioritizes educating the whole child. It will help you creatively and confidently operate outside of the antiquated practices that are encouraged by the regulations of our public education system, and take back the art of teaching!</p><p>Watch the video of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/96kK_5AsNwc" rel="nofollow">here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/235f3e4c2233/framework-guide" rel="nofollow">FREE Framework Guide</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachingwithoutabook/" rel="nofollow">Facebook Group</a></p><p><br></p><p>How Can We Help You??</p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Without-A-Book" rel="nofollow">Engaging Teaching Resources</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyBWkELHq_O4w0YSX63-QA" rel="nofollow">Instructional Videos</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqQ7zNNDF_L2zdZdLJ4onjqhZ9nEfdXZKo384eSvu-MKsxKw/viewform" rel="nofollow">Teacher Mentoring Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/learn" rel="nofollow">Digital Courses & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbuV3oLN87lVDUEtbgq6xQ" rel="nofollow">Read Aloud Project</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org</p> 71bb0b02-c8c3-4719-a34d-699770ea8734 https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:10:56 +0000 703 false full How to Make Your Own Listening Center Using QR Codes! How to Make Your Own Listening Center Using QR Codes! Sara Thomas Are you looking to get a listening center up and running in your elementary classroom? In this episode, I share two ways that you can make your own listening center on the cheap, using books you already have - AND I will explain how you can include books that you don't already own! Not only that, I am going to tell you my secret trick for removing ads, pop-ups and other distractions from Youtube videos so they are safe, kid friendly, and ready for learning!

*This episode includes a step-by-step video that explains how to create your listening center if you would like a visual model!

Watch the video of this episode here!

In This Episode:

Listening Center FREEBIE

The Read Aloud Project

Standards-Based Centers Episode

Scarborough's Reading Rope

How Can We Help You??

Instructional Videos

Teacher Mentoring Program

Digital Courses & Workshops

Read Aloud Project

Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org

email Sara! st@teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>Are you looking to get a listening center up and running in your elementary classroom? In this episode, I share two ways that you can make your own listening center on the cheap, using books you already have - AND I will explain how you can include books that you don't already own! Not only that, I am going to tell you my secret trick for removing ads, pop-ups and other distractions from Youtube videos so they are safe, kid friendly, and ready for learning!</p><p><br></p><p>*This episode includes a step-by-step video that explains how to create your listening center if you would like a visual model!</p><p>Watch the video of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/3frrM6klEG0" rel="nofollow">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/5e8545e1a780/listening-center-freebie" rel="nofollow">Listening Center FREEBIE</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbuV3oLN87lVDUEtbgq6xQ" rel="nofollow">The Read Aloud Project</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Yrov2dZNNtQ" rel="nofollow">Standards-Based Centers Episode</a></p><p><a href="https://dyslexiaida.org/scarboroughs-reading-rope-a-groundbreaking-infographic/" rel="nofollow">Scarborough's Reading Rope</a></p><p><a href="qrstuff.com" rel="nofollow">QRStuff</a></p><p><br></p><p>How Can We Help You??</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyBWkELHq_O4w0YSX63-QA" rel="nofollow">Instructional Videos</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqQ7zNNDF_L2zdZdLJ4onjqhZ9nEfdXZKo384eSvu-MKsxKw/viewform" rel="nofollow">Teacher Mentoring Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/learn" rel="nofollow">Digital Courses & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbuV3oLN87lVDUEtbgq6xQ" rel="nofollow">Read Aloud Project</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org</p><p>email Sara! st@teachingwithoutabook.org</p> 2f702d4d-7fd1-4439-b86b-d175553c4aa9 https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:20:24 +0000 1459 false full Standards Based Centers -The BEST Way To Use Your ELA & Math Centers Standards Based Centers -The BEST Way To Use Your ELA & Math Centers Sara Thomas Are your students struggling to retain what they have learned? Are you looking for a way to close learning gaps, and provide enrichment to your high achievers? In this video, I am going to teach you why Standards-Based Centers are the best approach to using your ELA and math centers, and how you can get started!

Watch the video of this episode here!

In This Episode

Standards Cheat Sheets Bundle

How Can We Help You??

Instructional Videos

Teacher Mentoring Program

Digital Courses & Workshops

Read Aloud Project

Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org

email Sara! st@teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>Are your students struggling to retain what they have learned? Are you looking for a way to close learning gaps, and provide enrichment to your high achievers? In this video, I am going to teach you why Standards-Based Centers are the best approach to using your ELA and math centers, and how you can get started!</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Yrov2dZNNtQ" rel="nofollow">Watch the video of this episode here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode</p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Standards-Cheat-Sheets-Bundle-7345184" rel="nofollow">Standards Cheat Sheets Bundle</a></p><p><br></p><p>How Can We Help You??</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyBWkELHq_O4w0YSX63-QA" rel="nofollow">Instructional Videos</a></p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqQ7zNNDF_L2zdZdLJ4onjqhZ9nEfdXZKo384eSvu-MKsxKw/viewform" rel="nofollow">Teacher Mentoring Program</a></p><p><a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/learn" rel="nofollow">Digital Courses & Workshops</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbuV3oLN87lVDUEtbgq6xQ" rel="nofollow">Read Aloud Project</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit Us! www.teachingwithoutabook.org</p><p>email Sara! st@teachingwithoutabook.org</p> 4ae8fbdd-8ee5-4de8-8d1b-bd7e3dd930b3 https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:22:07 +0000 1043 false full My 4 favorite Ways to Spend My Teacher Summer! My 4 favorite Ways to Spend My Teacher Summer! Sara Thomas Who's ready for summer?! Teachers, you have worked SO hard all year! You deserve a beautiful, relaxing break doing all the things that you love! In this video, I will share my four favorite tips that will help you have your best teacher summer ever!

Watch the video of this episode here!

In This Episode:

Books:

The Happier Teacher Life, by Becca Davis

Fewer Things Better, by Angela Watson

Managing ADHD In School, by Russell Barklay

Building School 2.0, by Chris Lehmann and Zac Chase

Teaching Without a Book's FREE Workshops & Courses:

Engage Your Students with Differentiated Learning Pathways

Pineapple Charts- Empower Your Teachers with Staff-Led PD!

Create Your Own Classroom Resources Tutorial Collection

Turn Your Content into a Digital Course for Students!

For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ TeachingWithoutaBook.org

Check out our teaching resources here!

Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>Who's ready for summer?! Teachers, you have worked SO hard all year! You deserve a beautiful, relaxing break doing all the things that you love! In this video, I will share my four favorite tips that will help you have your best teacher summer ever!</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/MyKlyvyd3Hg" rel="nofollow">Watch the video of this episode here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p><br></p><p>Books:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happier-Teacher-Life-Practical-classroom/dp/B08JVKFNR9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27HM359DYRDVQ&keywords=the+happier+teacher+life&qid=1655993259&s=books&sprefix=happier+teac%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">The Happier Teacher Life, by Becca Davis </a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fewer-Things-Better-Courage-Matters/dp/0982312741/ref=sr_1_3?crid=UA5RC4QCRVFT&keywords=angela+watson&qid=1655993363&s=books&sprefix=angela+watson%2Cstripbooks%2C77&sr=1-3" rel="nofollow">Fewer Things Better, by Angela Watson</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Managing-ADHD-School-Evidence-Based-Teachers/dp/1559570431/ref=sr_1_8?crid=27KOV2INW7TGR&keywords=russell+barkley&qid=1655993387&s=books&sprefix=russell+barkley%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-8" rel="nofollow">Managing ADHD In School, by Russell Barklay</a></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-School-2-0-Create-Schools/dp/1118076826/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24NCD5XORDHM6&keywords=building+school+2.0&qid=1655993454&s=books&sprefix=building+school+2.0%2Cstripbooks%2C79&sr=1-1" rel="nofollow">Building School 2.0, by Chris Lehmann and Zac Chase</a></p><p><br></p><p>Teaching Without a Book's FREE Workshops & Courses:</p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QfLzS0cOotJKRR_PvAC02tQO5Ybx0mOp/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Engage Your Students with Differentiated Learning Pathways</a></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rvN87N0beSANamxBkBx9CbF67nYfvv7G/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Pineapple Charts- Empower Your Teachers with Staff-Led PD!</a></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1krtGKiMGixNNKRN67mSiahtg0c_3Tnd-/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Create Your Own Classroom Resources Tutorial Collection</a></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17h6kU466GB4O0bUdzizmvC1qF7Bh9ZMf/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">Turn Your Content into a Digital Course for Students!</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ <a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/" rel="nofollow">TeachingWithoutaBook.org</a></p><p>Check out our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Without-A-Book" rel="nofollow">teaching resources here</a>!</p><p>Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org</p> 986ada8b-4fa6-441e-b4b1-c673a9fa252e https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:35:06 +0000 682 false full My Top 3 Classroom Management Strategies for When It Feels Like I've Lost Control! My Top 3 Classroom Management Strategies for When It Feels Like I've Lost Control! Sara Thomas How do you handle a class gone crazy?! What can you do when it’s not just a few students, but most of your class?

Maybe it’s Halloween, or the week before the holiday break. Or, that painfully long stretch in the spring before vacation and students are at each other's throats. Maybe you’re in the final weeks of the school year and your kiddos just seem to think that expectations don’t matter anymore.

We've all been there! In this episode, I am going to share my top 3 classroom management strategies that I go to in those extreme times when my kids needed to be reset, and rebooted!

My Favorite Resources and Activities for Free Choice Time:

For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ TeachingWithoutaBook.org

Check out our teaching resources here!

Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>How do you handle a class gone crazy?! What can you do when it’s not just a few students, but most of your class?</p><p>Maybe it’s Halloween, or the week before the holiday break. Or, that painfully long stretch in the spring before vacation and students are at each other's throats. Maybe you’re in the final weeks of the school year and your kiddos just seem to think that expectations don’t matter anymore.</p><p>We've all been there! In this episode, I am going to share my top 3 classroom management strategies that I go to in those extreme times when my kids needed to be reset, and rebooted!</p><p>My Favorite Resources and Activities for Free Choice Time:</p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STEM-STEAM-Makerspace-Kit-with-Task-Cards-7160918" rel="nofollow">Makerspaces </a></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-School-Coloring-Pages-writing-papers-Made-by-Creative-Clips-Clipart-5548106" rel="nofollow">Coloring Pages</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ <a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/" rel="nofollow">TeachingWithoutaBook.org</a></p><p>Check out our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Without-A-Book" rel="nofollow">teaching resources here</a>!</p><p>Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org</p> f0dc9b91-006a-42f9-a62c-906c38e5868d https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:39:26 +0000 1487 false full 6 Easy Ways to Use Makerspaces in Your Classroom! 6 Easy Ways to Use Makerspaces in Your Classroom! Sara Thomas Think you don't have time for STEAM education in your elementary classroom? Think again! In this video, we talk about six easy ways you can use makerspaces it support what you're ALREADY doing! No need to find extra time in your schedule! This video will help get you started with makerspaces, and show you how to use them in any content area!

View the Video Version of this Podcast Here!

In This Episode:

FREE Guide to Using Makerspaces in all Content Areas

Makerspace Kit Resource:

For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ TeachingWithoutaBook.org

Check out our teaching resources here!

Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org

]]> <p>Think you don't have time for STEAM education in your elementary classroom? Think again! In this video, we talk about six easy ways you can use makerspaces it support what you're ALREADY doing! No need to find extra time in your schedule! This video will help get you started with makerspaces, and show you how to use them in any content area!</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/3Fa5dlJ3lR8" rel="nofollow">View the Video Version of this Podcast Here! </a></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8oKdyTIQwMJHqdNE6P5Dr4sLFTzXk2w/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow"><strong>FREE Guide to Using Makerspaces in all Content Areas</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/STEM-STEAM-Makerspace-Kit-with-Task-Cards-7160918" rel="nofollow"><strong>Makerspace Kit Resource:</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><span></span>For more ideas and workshops, visit us @ <a href="https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/" rel="nofollow">TeachingWithoutaBook.org</a></p><p>Check out our <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Without-A-Book" rel="nofollow">teaching resources here</a>!</p><p>Contact Sara @ st@teachingwithoutabook.org</p> 4e852686-1df3-453b-952b-79226a4972e9 https://www.teachingwithoutabook.org/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:20:11 +0000 643 false