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Podcast: Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers
Episode: 250. Let Them Be Bored: Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What Kids Need with Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon
Description: Have you ever had a student declare, āIām bored!āāand then look to you to fix it? In this fun and thought-provoking episode, Iām joined by returning guest Mike Bender, author ofĀ The End Is Just the Beginning,Ā The Most Serious Fart, andĀ The Bravest Booger, along with Chuck Dillon, the brilliant illustrator behind Mikeās newest picture bookĀ Bored Panda. Together, we dive into why boredom might be exactly what our studentsāand weāneed.We explore the inspiration behindĀ Bored PandaĀ and talk about how boredom can be a gateway to creativity, imagination, and unexpected adventu...