Matt Eicheldinger has been teaching middle school language arts for the past fifteen years where he’s become known for his storytelling method of teaching.Hey there, SLPs! Get ready to be swept away by the tale of a middle school teacher turned New York Times bestselling author, Matt Eicheldinger! Matt shared his journey from the chalkboard to the book charts with his middle grade novel, "Matt Sprouts and the Curse of Ten Broken Toes."  Matt's courageous leap from teaching to full-time writing is packed with lessons on building strong connections with students through storytelling and spending meaningful non-academic time together. Get ready to be inspired by his unique and heartfelt approach to classroom management and student engagement.Here’s what we learned:The impact of strong teacher-student relationships on academic success.Strategies for engaging reluctant readers through creativity and relatable content.Using personal stories and storytelling techniques as educational tools.How Matt's teaching experience shaped his writing and approach to engaging middle school students.Tips for educators on building rapport and creating a safe learning environment by sharing personal stories.The benefits of short chapters and illustrations in easing readers' transition from graphic novels to more text-heavy books.Learn more about Matt Eicheldinger:?Matt's Website?Check out Matt on Instagram? Matt's Book: Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken ToesLearn more about Hallie Sherman  and SLP Elevate: ? Speech Time Fun?✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets