Teaching Unfiltered

By: Cindy Holmberg Smith
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the Teaching Unfiltered podcast. I'm your host, Cindy Holmberg-Smith, think of me as your teacher bestie navigating together the magical moments and messiness of teacher life for classroom teachers and homeschoolers alike. If you want to upgrade your life, whether inside or outside of the classroom, you have come to the right place.

    You can expect in-depth discussions to help create a thriving educational environment for you and your children. Where you can foster curiosity, creativity, risk taking and a sense of wonder in the world in our children for generations to come - true education and impact that extends far beyond the confines of the classroom.

    We will navigate unfiltered conversations where we fearlessly address pressing issues in education, from navigating the challenges of the modern classroom to redefining traditional teaching paradigms. These conversations will support you not only professionally but also mentally, emotionally, and physically.

    This podcast is your go-to resource for empowering insights, practical strategies, and engaging discussions with expert educators and thought leaders worldwide.

    Here are some of the places to connect with me:


    WEBSITE: https://lizardlearning.com.au

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizard_learning

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizardLearning

    Email: cindy@lizardlearning.com

    © 2025 Teaching Unfiltered
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  • (#15) DAY 8 - JANUARY TEACHER CHALLENGE - The Planner Hack Every Teacher Needs to Know
    Jan 19 2025

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    Day 8 of the 21-Day Teacher Challenge - Choas to Clarity is here, and today’s all about planning for success! Whether you’re a digital dynamo or a hardcopy fan, setting up your 2025 planner now will make your year smoother and more productive.

    Here’s what we covered in the podcast:

    • Why Plan? Teachers thrive on structure, and planners help you take control, stay consistent, and reduce stress.
    • A Powerful Example: Jim Rohn, the legendary motivational speaker, wrote down his goals daily to stay laser-focused. This habit helped him build an empire.
    • My Planner Journey: I’m still loyal to my hardcopy planner—it’s where I map out my dreams, goals and daily to-dos.

    Quick Tip: Write down key school dates, lesson plans, and personal goals in your planner. Start small, stay consistent, and make it a habit!

    Connect with me: WEBSITE https://www.lizardlearning.com

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    Done-For-You Literacy and Numeracy Plan - 5 literacy + 5 numeracy questions curriculum and year level aligned for the whole school year. Subscribe to one place for everything ... plus over 400 juicy bonus lesson ideas and activities too. 2 cents a day with the current 50% offer until February 10, 2025.

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    1:1 ADHD COACHING AND COUNSELLING
    If you’re ready to go from "Where do I even start?" to "Look at me go!" - - - whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel trapped in the whirlwind, email me now for a quick chat to see if we are the right fit to work together.

    MASTERCLASS:
    Learn 5 Simple Ways To Set Your Day Up For Success To Reduce Burnout, Stress and Decision Fatigue: https://mailchi.mp/lizardlearning.com/masterclass

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lizard_learning

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LizardLearning

    EMAIL: cindy@lizardlearning.com

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    21 mins
  • (#14) DAY 7 - JANUARY TEACHER CHALLENGE - YOU WILL NEVER GET MOTIVATION. DO THIS INSTEAD
    Jan 17 2025

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    Can you believe how close we are to the new school year? It’s that bittersweet time where the beach days start winding down, and our teacher brains start switching back to school mode.

    But here’s the thing I know so many of us get wrong every single year—we wait. We tell ourselves we’ll organise the bookshelves, declutter the resources, and sort out the chaos once we’re back at school.

    Spoiler alert: That’s way too late.

    By then, chaos is already knocking. Lesson planning, meetings, student needs—it all piles on, and suddenly that bookshelf becomes just another stress point.

    You know the saying: Failing to plan is planning to fail. So let’s do it differently this year.

    In my latest podcast episode, we’re diving into:

    • Why decluttering now saves your sanity later.
    • The psychology of tidy shelves and how it reduces teacher stress.
    • A simple step-by-step guide to organizing your classroom in under 20 minutes.
    • A relatable story about my colour-coded, perfectly labeled early teaching days (and how it saved me countless hours).

    I even have a little something at the end of the episode to help you simplify your daily classroom routine and save precious shelf space.

    You don’t want to miss this one!

    Connect with me: WEBSITE https://www.lizardlearning.com

    DAILY REVIEW HUB SUBSCRIPTION - 50% off - Ends February 10, 2025
    Done-For-You Literacy and Numeracy Plan - 5 literacy + 5 numeracy questions curriculum and year level aligned for the whole school year. Subscribe to one place for everything ... plus over 400 juicy bonus lesson ideas and activities too. 2 cents a day with the current 50% offer until February 10, 2025.

    FREE SUBCRIPTION LEVEL TO TRIAL - https://lizardlearning.com/joinnow

    1:1 ADHD COACHING AND COUNSELLING
    If you’re ready to go from "Where do I even start?" to "Look at me go!" - - - whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel trapped in the whirlwind, email me now for a quick chat to see if we are the right fit to work together.

    MASTERCLASS:
    Learn 5 Simple Ways To Set Your Day Up For Success To Reduce Burnout, Stress and Decision Fatigue: https://mailchi.mp/lizardlearning.com/masterclass

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lizard_learning

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LizardLearning

    EMAIL: cindy@lizardlearning.com

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    16 mins
  • (#13) DAY 6 - JANUARY TEACHER CHALLENGE - PICK, PURGE AND ORGANISE
    Jan 17 2025

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    Day 6️⃣: Your Garage Called… It Wants Its Space Back!

    It’s Day 6 of the 21-Day Challenge: From Chaos to Clarity! Today, we’re tackling those cluttered resource boxes (or maybe that messy freezer drawer at home 🙃).

    • Pick one box - just one.
    • Purge it: Keep, giveaway, or toss.
    • Organise what’s left, and feel the weight lift off your shoulders!

    Decluttering clears more than just space - - - it clears your mind, too. Let’s make room for good vibes and even better ideas!

    See you tomorrow for Day 7! 🎉

    Connect with me: WEBSITE https://www.lizardlearning.com

    DAILY REVIEW HUB SUBSCRIPTION - 50% off - Ends February 10, 2025
    Done-For-You Literacy and Numeracy Plan - 5 literacy + 5 numeracy questions curriculum and year level aligned for the whole school year. Subscribe to one place for everything ... plus over 400 juicy bonus lesson ideas and activities too. 2 cents a day with the current 50% offer until February 10, 2025.

    FREE SUBCRIPTION LEVEL TO TRIAL - https://lizardlearning.com/joinnow

    1:1 ADHD COACHING AND COUNSELLING
    If you’re ready to go from "Where do I even start?" to "Look at me go!" - - - whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or just feel trapped in the whirlwind, email me now for a quick chat to see if we are the right fit to work together.

    MASTERCLASS:
    Learn 5 Simple Ways To Set Your Day Up For Success To Reduce Burnout, Stress and Decision Fatigue: https://mailchi.mp/lizardlearning.com/masterclass

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lizard_learning

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LizardLearning

    EMAIL: cindy@lizardlearning.com

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    13 mins

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