Tales From Beyond the Grade

Episode 15: The Village Comes Together at Parent Conferences

It's that time of year again and parent-teacher conferences are upon us. Jedi Teacher Man provides some solid tips and advice for how you as parents can get the very most out out of your child's conferences. Identifying key moves like: preparing a list of questions beforehand, taking judgment out of the situation, the parent growth mindset, goal setting etc. this episode really gives you everything you need to form the rock solid alliance your child deserves as they continue on their educational journey.

Episode 14: Feel the Frustration and Do it Anyway!

Welcome to the latest episode of "Tales From Beyond the Grade", where your host, Jedi Teacher Man, is put on the spot to explore ways we can help our children experience frustration without us having to jump in a save them from the struggle. Professor Sandoval provides her usual gems of insightfulness and wisdom, as our intrepid duo uncover some uncomfortable issues such as: learning life skills through productive struggle, teaching gratitude, humility, and the acceptance of failure, stepping back and seeing the school day through a child's lens, and the consequences of not allowing kids to "get wet" while trying to teach them to swim (it'll but much clearer when you hear it in context).

Episode 13: Fostering Failure, Feedback and Frustration - The 21st Century F-Plan

Welcome to the latest installment of "Tales From Beyond the Grade," the podcast where Jedi Teacher Man delves into the depths of academia and beyond to uncover the secrets to success and resilience. In this episode, Jedi Teacher Man sits down with the ever insightful college professor, Ada Sandoval, to explore the crucial topic of handling failure, frustration, and feedback both in the classroom and the workplace. Join us as we embark on a journey through the trials and tribulations of student life and professional endeavors. From facing academic setbacks to navigating the challenges of the modern workplace, Jedi Teacher Man and Prof. Sandoval offer invaluable wisdom and practical strategies to help you thrive in the face of adversity.

Episode 11: How to Teach Character Strengths to Your Kids - Part 2

Jedi Teacher Man explains how teachers can use Character Strengths in their classroom to help teach reading and writing skills. He also reveals how character strengths are used in movies to drive the protagonists towards their desired goals.

Episode 10: How to Teach Character Strengths to Your Kids - Part 1

Jedi Teacher Man explains why he teaches Character Strengths in his classroom. He also provides some easy-to-follow examples of how to simply engage students in reflective and goal-setting conversations involving their own character strengths.