In this episode of the podcast, Mr. Hoggatt speaks to three zones - the comfort zone, the learning zone, and the panic zone.

Here is a list of 20 things I need parents to consider in order to support their students in the classroom.

Our ultimate goal is for students to S.O.A.R.  At our school S.O.A.R. stands for Show respect, Observe safety, Accept responsibility, and Resolve conflict.  That means each student has some responsibility in making sure the SOARing happens.  But how?  Here are 20 ideas.

Teachers are raptors.  R.A.P.T.O.R.S.  That is, Revealing A Passion To OuR Students!  How do we become RAPTORS?  How do we reveal our passion for our chosen careers in education?  There are several talons upon which our passion regally stands.  T.A.L.O.N.S., that is.  Tenets About Lighting Our iNnovative Sparks (or something like that).   Here are 20 ways to develop and nurture your  passion.

Here are five more reasons I don't use textbooks for my students.

I have never effectively used textbooks in my classroom, especially in the traditional sense.  Of course, I'm not exactly what you would call a traditional teacher.  Here are some reasons to consider getting away from that teacher edition.

Is it possible teach comprehension to students who have not yet developed the ability to identify words?  In this episode of Teaching, Simplified, I'll explore the possibility.

Callbacks aren't just for getting students' attention and quieting them down.  Brain Breaks aren't just for keeping up the energy between lessons.  Think of ways to integrate your callbacks and brain breaks into your lessons to keep their attention, motivate them to keep moving forward, and celebrate their mistakes and successes.  Listen to this episode to learn more.

Ever watch those old shows with one-room schoolhouses and notice the kids stand when they responded to the teacher?  That kind of respectful action can still be quite effective in the 21st century.  Click the play button to hear more.

There are two questions that have become sort of a backbone to rigor in my teaching.  They are two magical questions that cause students to enter the conversation - no matter the topic or subject.  I use them in reading, history, science, and even in the Bible classes I teach at church.  I use them with nine-year-olds and adults, and they really make a difference.  Listen and find out more about these two questions.