What can Walt Disney World teach us about connecting with students? A lot, actually. In this episode, we explore the Take Five strategy from Lee Cockerell's Creating Magic, spontaneous, intentional moments that cost nothing yet mean everything to the person on the receiving end.

I walk through practical Take Five ideas for every grade level. Whether you're a preservice teacher, a veteran in the classroom, or a coach working with educators, this episode will have you walking in tomorrow asking: Who in this room needs me to take five today?ohS

Show notes can be found here - https://www.sfecich.com/post/the-disney-secret-that-every-teacher-should-use

What do you do when you studied hard, and someone else didn’t, but they did better than you? Or when you fail an exam, struggle in a class, or feel behind your cohort?

This episode is inspired by the book Let Them by Mel Robbins. This theory is applied to preservice teachers navigating coursework, studying, fieldwork, and student teaching.

This episode reminds future teachers that struggle is part of learning and that teaching begins long before graduation.

Show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/post/let-them-and-let-me-theory-coursework-comparison-and-setbacks-in-teacher-prep

As classrooms continue to evolve, teacher candidates must feel confident navigating digital tools that support creativity, organization, and collaboration.

Two standout platforms, Canva and Google Classroom, work together to help educators design engaging content and manage their digital curriculum without feeling overwhelmed.

These tools are especially valuable for future teachers looking to streamline instruction while keeping students motivated and organized.

Show notes - https://www.sfecich.com/post/using-canva-and-google-classroom-to-design-organize-and-energize-learning