This Teacher Life

Teachers, find out about the most powerful and underrated travel hacks for teachers: leveraging points to unlock nearly-free travel—year after year.

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring new places on a teacher’s budget, this episode is your new best friend.

We break down, step-by-step, how educators can use strategy to dramatically cut travel costs, maximize rewards, and potentially fly for almost nothing.

You’ll learn:

How rewards actually work (without the confusing jargon)

How to earn points fast using everyday teacher expenses

Realistic examples of how much you can save

Mistakes to avoid so you don’t miss out on thousands of points

How to plan a year of travel on a teacher’s salary using this system

Whether you’re dreaming of summer adventures, weekend getaways, or visiting family without breaking the bank, this episode will show you exactly how to turn your gas, groceries, and more into a travel machine.

Get ready to stretch your budget, expand your world, and travel like a pro—because your next flight might cost you less than a cup of coffee.

Episode Notes: 

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Looking for a simple, yet powerful tool to boost student participation and spark creativity in your classroom?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we reveal how you can transform classroom discussions and interactions with just one small, unexpected tool—a dice!

We know that getting all students engaged in the lesson can feel like a challenge, especially when some students are hesitant to speak up or take risks.

But with a little creativity and a dice in hand, you can create an environment where every student feels encouraged to contribute, ask insightful questions, and actively participate in the learning process.

Join us as we explore fun and effective dice-based strategies to:

Get every student involved, no matter their personality or comfort level.

Turn simple questions into powerful, thought-provoking classroom discussions.

Foster a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and inclusivity.

Energize your lessons with a dose of unpredictability and fun!

This episode is packed with actionable tips, real-world examples, and a few dice-related activities that will keep your students thinking and engaged.

Whether you teach elementary, middle school, or high school, these techniques are flexible and easy to implement right away.

Tune in and discover how something as simple as a dice can lead to big changes in classroom participation, engagement, and question-asking—without the stress or pressure of traditional “cold calling.”

Let’s roll the dice and level up your teaching!



Episode Notes:

Learn 100’s of Classroom Engagement and Motivation Ideas in the Game Changers Course:

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Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

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Needing Engaging, Relevant, Fun PD at Your School? Let’s Connect: 

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Teachers, if you’ve been searching for a real behavior strategy that actually works (and doesn’t require a magic wand or a daily bribe of candy), this episode is for you.

This week on the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re diving into the power of goal-setting with accountability partners — and before you roll your eyes, trust me… this idea is way more game-changing than it sounds.

You’ll hear how to help students create meaningful, personal goals and pair up with accountability partners who help them stay focused, responsible, and motivated.

I’m sharing practical examples, success stories, and ready-to-use tips that’ll make this strategy easy to roll out in any classroom.

If you’re ready for fewer behavior headaches and more student ownership, this episode is your new go-to.

Perfect for teachers, counselors, and school leaders who are tired of putting out fires and ready to help kids take charge of their growth!

Episode Notes: 

Check out the Game Changer Course Filled with TONS of Classroom Management & Engagement Ideas: 

monicagenta.com/courses

Wanting AWESOME PD for Your Whole School? 

monicagenta.com/PD

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta

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Teacher Truth: Paper assignments? Easy to make… but not exactly student engagement gold.

Also Teacher Truth: Hands-on activities? Way more work… but also way more worth it.

So here’s the real challenge—how do we get students pumped about real-world learning without spending every ounce of our “free time” buried in prep?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, we’re diving into creative ways to turn real student problems into labs and lessons that actually matter.

You’ll get ready-to-use ideas, class questions, easy structures, and time-saving hacks that bring hands-on learning to life—without draining your weekend energy.

Short, fun, and packed with practical examples—this one’s your shortcut to more engaged students and a less exhausted you.

Episode Notes: 

Get TONS of Engaging Science Resources Right Here:

monicagenta.com/scienceshop

Needing Some Help with SEL at Your School? Let’s Connect:

monicagenta.com/PD

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

monicagenta.com/freebook

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Ready to make 2026 your most inspired, energized, and growth-filled year yet?

In this week’s episode of the This Teacher Life podcast, I’m breaking down four legitimately amazing books that will challenge your thinking, spark new habits, and fuel real transformation—personally, professionally, and everything in between.

These aren’t just “nice to read someday” picks.

These are the books that will light a fire under you, shift your mindset, and help you step confidently into the year you actually want to create.

Tune in to hear why each book made the list, what you can expect to take away from them, and how to choose the right one for wherever you are in your journey.

Grab your TBR list—2026 is about to level up.

Episode Notes: 

Get Your Copy of 365 Days of Awesome Here:

https://monicagenta.com/365-2

Needing Some Help with SEL at Your School? Let’s Connect:

monicagenta.com/PD

Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here:

monicagenta.com/freebook

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