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The First Three Years PodcastIn this episode of The First Three Years, we talk about test anxiety and how it can affect teachers and students. We interview Brooke Anderson, JSD Evaluation, Research, and Accountability Teacher Specialist, about how teachers should view end of year testing and ways to help calm any anxiety about the tests. We also interview McKinley Withers, JSD Administrative Specialist Health & Wellness, about how teachers can support their students through testing.

Both Brooke and McKinley are happy to help you if you have questions.

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In this episode of The First Three Years, we will explore the idea of bringing back playing and creating to the classroom and the impact it can have on student learning, especially during remote learning due to COVID-19.

We interviewed Cally Flox, Director of BYU Arts Partnership, and she shared some ideas of how to get students out of their seats to better their instruction time.

Cally would love to hear about the successes you are having in your classroom as well as questions you may have about creating an atmosphere of play and create in your classroom K-12.  Visit her website below for some great ideas.

Cally_flox@byu.edu
http://advancingartsleadership.com/

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The First Three Years PodcastIn this episode of The First Three Years, we focus in on creating change in our classrooms. We interview Melinda Boyack, a first grade teacher at Silver Crest Elementary, about her experience working with instructional coaches to improve her teaching and benefit her students. We also interview Amy Kinder, JSD Teaching and Learning's Math Consultant, about setting goals with an instructional coach.

If you need help working toward goals for your students and your classroom, reach out to your school instructional coach or your mentor teacher specialist.

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The First Three Years PodcastIn this episode of The First Three Years, join us as we search for joy around Jordan School District. Listen and reflect as we interview several teachers about the joyful moments they have found in their classrooms during a pandemic. We hope you can take a minute to reflect on what has brought you joy this year as well!

Special thanks to Ryan Behmer, Spencer Duncan, Troy Jensen, Suzette Johnson, Jennifer Knowles, Rebecca Lee, Shannon McDonald, Dr. Shelley Nordick, Amber Thomas, and Tanner Wilson for sharing their joyful moments with us!

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The First Three Years PodcastIn this episode of The First Three Years, we interview Wyatt Bentley about some of the state licensing changes impacting provisional teachers. We also discuss self-care as we approach the holiday season.

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The First Three Years PodcastIn this inaugural episode of The First Three Years podcast, we will talk about changes made to JPAS for provisional teachers. We also share ideas for meditation and resetting our minds.

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