No videos to watch. No worksheets to complete.
Just fresh audio tips to help you
feel calm, confident, and BTS-ready,
without sacrificing your summer.
THE PARTY for 1st-5th GRADE TEACHERS STARTS IN:
No videos to watch.
No worksheets to complete.
Just fresh audio tips to help you feel calm, confident,
and BTS-ready,
without sacrificing your summer.
THE PARTY for 1st-5th GRADE TEACHERS STARTS IN:
Fully disconnect and rest, only to feel panicked in August...
or spend precious summer days planning and prepping, sacrificing the break you desperately need.
BOGUS OPTIONS, RIGHT? 🤦🏻♀️
AS IF you'd give up summer for PD!
(Plot Twist: Now you don't have to! 👏)
The 2nd Annual Teacher Summer Talks
gives you relaxation and preparation,
the best of both worlds!
Like Your Favorite Mixtape - But For Teaching
Pop in your earbuds and listen while cruising in your car, walking through the park, or relaxing by the pool.
Last year's teachers were amazed at how seamlessly it fit into their summer.
35+ Teaching Tips That Snap Into Place
Each 10-15 minute session delivers immediately usable strategies for classroom management, lessons that don't bomb, and systems that save you from working after the bell rings.
4 Days of Fresh Content
New sessions drop daily June 23-26 and each session is available for 24 hours.
Like choosing the perfect summer playlist, you pick what matters most to YOU.
Transform Your Teaching Without Missing Beach Day
Last year's teachers started fall feeling fresh and confident.
Picture walking into your classroom with solid systems, engaging lessons, and enough energy to make it past the first week without a meltdown.
Rad, right?
Daily Prizes!
Show up, soak up the strategies… and you might win something sweet!
We’re giving away fun daily prizes to celebrate your learning, just for being part of the party.
Because who doesn’t love a little glittery surprise with their professional development?
Upgrade to the MAX Pass!
Want to keep the good vibes going after the event?
After you register, you’ll have the chance to upgrade for ongoing access to all sessions so you can press play anytime you need a boost.
Plus, you'll unlock $250+ worth of bonuses that bring the wow.
Like, seriously! Join us for the FREE 2025 Teacher Summer Talks Summit!
🤩 Meet your All-Star Teacher Lineup! 🤩
We've gathered an incredible mixtape of veteran teachers, special educators, instructional coaches, and classroom experts to bring you fresh, practical ideas that'll leave you overflowing with inspiration for the upcoming school year.
Check 'em out! 👇
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Smart systems and routines that keep your classroom running smoothly—without you losing your voice (or your mind).
Do It Right or Do It All Year: How to Launch Routines that Prevent Behavior Problems | Heidi & Emily from Second Story Window
Money Talks: A Classroom Management System Your Students Will Love | Cassi Noack from Minds in Bloom
Creating Morning Meeting Routines that Build SEL Skills | Mikey Sivert from Mikey D Teach - SELebration Learning
Audit Your Classroom Environment | Jocelynn Hubbard from Custom Teaching Solutions
Design a Self-Running Classroom that Frees You to TEACH | Angela Watson from Truth for Teachers
Carpet Routines that Kickstart Number Talks Magic | Catherine Reed from Brown Bag Teacher
Departmentalizing 101- Organization Tips, Management Ideas, and Coteacher Conversations | Adrienne Wiggins from Adrienne Teaches
ELA STRATEGIES
Meaningful classroom-tested ideas for teaching reading, writing, and grammar with more purpose and less overwhelm.
Plan a Week With Purpose Using Just ONE Picture Book! | Jessica Ivey from Ideas by Jivey
From Chaos to Calm: 3 Routines I Always Set Up the First Week | Rachel Deroche from Uniquely Upper
Mentor Sentence Magic: A Ten-Minute Grammar Routine that Sticks and Shows Up in Their Writing | Martina Cahill from The Hungry Teacher
3 Practical Tips for Integrating Reading into Science and Social Studies | Barb Flowers from All About Elementary
MATH STRATEGIES
Practical strategies for transforming your math block into a space for thinking, questioning, and real engagement.
How to Create Math Lessons Students Love | Ashleigh & Alisha from Rainbow Sky Creations
Ask These 5 Questions to Deepen Student Thinking in Math | Mona Iehl from Mona Math
Building a Thinking Culture in Your Math Classroom | Shelley Gray from Shelley Gray Teaching
How to Turn BORING Math Into ENGAGING Math | Danna Rodebush from Teacher Tech Studio
INCLUSIVE & SUPPORTIVE CLASSROOMS
Ideas for building a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and set up for success.
3 Tips for Special Education Teachers and IEP Teams to Set Themselves Up for School Year Success at the Beginning of the School Year | Stephanie DeLussy from Mrs Ds Corner
Creating a Classroom Where Every Student Feels Seen | LaNesha Tabb from LaNesha Tabb Teaches
How to Set Up Your Students With Special Needs For Success | Lisa Hollady from Chalkboard Superhero
5 Ways to Create an Engaging Space for ELLs to Thrive | Beth Vaucher from Inspiring Young Learners
Begin With Climate - Curate the Experience | Chrissandra Mosby from Culture Queen Mosby
3 Easy Ways to Embed SEL Everyday | Abby Moehringer from Mrs. Moe's Modifications
5 Simple Mindfulness Practices to Help Your Students Thrive This Year | Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories
TEACHER WELLNESS
Simple shifts that help you protect your energy, ditch the guilt, and actually enjoy your summer (and your school year).
The Summer Mindset Shift: Why Rest IS Preparation (And How to Do Both) | Emily & Heidi from Second Story Window
Preventing (or Recovering From) Teacher Burnout by Looking for “Flecks of Gold” With Your Students | Rachel Nielson from 3 in 30 Podcast
How to Let Go of Guilt & Perfectionism This Summer | Kelsey Sorenson from Educate and Rejuvinate
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Creative approaches to make your lessons more effective, engaging, and easier to plan—yes, really!
Canva in the Classroom and Utilizing Technology with your Students for a More Engaging and Interactive Classroom | Teresa Kwant from Teresa Kwant
5 Steps to the Ultimate Summer Prep for Social Studies | Kirsten Hammond from The Southern Teach
5 Tips That Will Save Your Sanity | Molly Lynch from Lucky Learning
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First Impressions Matter: Welcome, Wow, Win! | Lisa Fink from Think Tank Teacher
TIME-SAVING SYSTEMS & ORGANIZATION
Practical efficiency hacks that let you actually enjoy TGIF
instead of grading all weekend.
Find What You Need, When You Need It: Organizing Your Digital Teaching Life | Jennifer Martinez from everything just so
From Chaos to Clarity: Curriculum Maps That Actually Work | Cassie Tabrizi from Create-Abilities
From Brain Dump to Breakthrough: Planning with Clarity, Not Clutter | Bryce Sizemore from The Teaching Texan
The Secret to a Stress-Free Back to School Night | Kristen Doyle from Chalk and Apples
Stop Making this First Week of School Mistake When it Comes to Your Writing Instruction! | Leigh Langton from The Applicious Teacher
Classroom Library Bootcamp: Sort, Organize, and Make It Work | Meg Anderson from The Teacher Studio
Unlike other professional development
that chains you to a screen 🥱 or requires traveling to workshops,
Teacher Summer Talks delivers
classroom-changing strategies straight to your earbuds
—fitting seamlessly into your summer life.
Here's why we know you'll love an all-audio summit! ⬇️
Learn While Livin' Your Summer Life ☀️
Whether you're road-tripping, roller-blading, or relaxing by the pool, you can turn everyday moments into productive PD—without giving up your summer freedom.
Screen-Free, Stress-Free Flexibility 😎
Give your eyes a break after a screen-heavy school year.
Listen anytime it fits—morning, midday, or evening—and enjoy the kind of flexibility you wished your school schedule had.
Relaxed Learning That Sticks 👍
Absorb fresh teaching strategies without pressure.
Light activity during listening actually improves retention—so those new ideas stay with you longer than your favorite '90s lyrics.
Real teachers.
Real strategies.
Real-life wins you can take straight into your classroom.
Ready to join the fun?!
Get FREE access from June 23-26!
Wanna meet your hosts?!
(We're super fun!) 🤩
We’re Emily and Heidi, two former elementary teachers (with 20+ years of combined classroom experience!), and we're big believers that PD should actually make your life EASIER, not eat up your summer.
The 2024 Teacher Summer Talks were a total hit, so we're incredibly excited to bring you a playlist of FRESH, NEW ideas in this 2nd annual virtual summit! 👏
As founders of Second Story Window, we've helped thousands of teachers simplify planning, improve instruction, and reclaim their time, all while putting student success first—because having a life outside the classroom never goes out of style!
We can't wait to share even more time-saving tips and real-world strategies with you this summer!
Come join the fun and get ready for your best school year yet!
Check out just some of the reasons why other teachers love tuning in for Teacher Summer Talks!
Join Teacher Summer Talks 2025!
Sessions start on June 23!
This PD is easier than programming your VCR! 😆
Register in 60 seconds
Just your name and email. No credit card required. 🎉
Get your podcast link
On June 21st, we'll send everything you need. Works with any podcast app you already use.
Listen on your schedule
From June 23-26, catch all the episodes whenever and wherever works for you. All content is available for 24 hours!
Power up, press play, and listen in for an EPIC summer of game-changing PD!
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If you're an elementary teacher looking for real-talk strategies to make next year smoother -- without giving up your summer -- you're in the right place.
We designed Teacher Summer Talks for K--5 teachers who want to feel confident with classroom management, routines, and planning before back-to-school stress hits.
You'll hear from fellow educators who've been in the trenches -- no fluffy theory, no gimmicks. Just bite-sized tips you can actually use, plus ready-to-go resources if you upgrade to the MAX Pass.
The main event runs June 23--26, 2025 -- with new sessions dropping daily for 4 days of flexible, teacher-friendly PD.
After registering, you'll get access to our private Facebook group where you can connect with other teachers, win daily prizes, and get early sneak peeks.
Translation: the fun starts now.
No worries -- we know it's summer, and real life doesn't always stick to a schedule.
Each morning of the summit, you'll get access to short, pre-recorded audio sessions you can listen to from anywhere: the beach, your backyard, or while organizing your classroom library. With your free ticket, each day's sessions are available for 24 hours.
We'll also have a few optional live sessions and giveaways sprinkled throughout the week. If you can join live, come hang! But you won't miss anything essential if you can't.
However, if you're not able to attend all of the sessions live, go ahead and grab your free ticket, and you'll have the opportunity to upgrade to the Teacher Summer Talks MAX Pass for ongoing access (plus super cool extras).
With your free ticket, you'll have 24-hour access to each day's audio sessions after they're released.
Need more time? Totally get it. You can upgrade to the Teacher Summer Talks MAX Pass anytime after registering to unlock ongoing access to all the presentations -- plus speaker bonuses, downloadable resources, and more.
No FOMO required -- you'll have everything you need, whenever you need it.
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When you register, you'll be added to the Second Story Window email list so we can send you event updates and links to each day's sessions. After the summit, we'll keep sharing practical teaching tips and helpful resources -- and of course, you can unsubscribe any time.
Our speakers will be offering free bonuses and downloads, and if you want to grab one, you'll just enter your email on their opt-in page. They won't get your email unless you choose to share it -- so you only hear from the people you really vibe with.
Translation: No mystery mailing lists. No spam. Just the good stuff.
You can check out our full Privacy Policy for all the details.
Still wondering if it's the right fit? Totally normal.
We recommend grabbing your free ticket -- most questions get answered inside the summit sessions or in our private Facebook community, which you'll be able to join right away.
But if something's on your mind and you need an answer first, just shoot us an email at hello@secondstorywindow.net. We've got you!
Think of it like chatting with the cool camp counselor before the first day of camp -- we're here to help.
No snake bites.
No dysentery.
No broken wagon wheels.
Just audio tips that are guaranteed to give you a shortcut to a smoother school year...no river crossings required.
SERIOUSLY, come join the fun!
Ready to soak up fresh ideas, save your summer
and start your school year feeling unstoppable?
👉 This is your moment. 👈
Grab your free spot, hit play,
and get ready to crush it this fall.
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