The Teachers' Carpenter Podcast

The Teachers' Carpenter Podcast


3. What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching

April 21, 2025

Ever wonder what to do when a kid turns into a frog mid-lesson? Or pees during their bug presentation? Or starts drinking from a puddle like a puppy? In Episode 2 of The Teacher’s Carpenter, Kay and I dive into the things we wish we knew before becoming teachers—like how Halloween is cursed, why secret star students save lives, and that sometimes, the best classroom management strategy is… snacks.


Oh, and rule #1: Let them be a frog.


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