Teach Starter Podcast
Join us as we chat to inspirational, everyday teachers. It's real, it's uplifting, it's funny: it's for the love of teaching!
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I'm Not Cut Out for This! Mr D.
Using fine motor skills is a big part of learning. Mastering scissors isn't easy. But what happened in Mr D's classroom left him feeling utterly sick!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Celebrating Mother's Day (Activities for the Classroom)
Listen as Jill and Bron recall the most special Mother's Day handmade gifts they've received, and share some gorgeous Mother's Day activities for your class!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Teacher Wardrobe Tips from Mr D
Now that Mr D is back in the classroom, he's had to dig deep into the recesses of his closet to find some kindy-suitable attire!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ANZAC Day Activity Planning for Your Class
ANZAC Day falls early in term two, so it's a great idea to start planning your classroom activities now. Listen as Bron and Jill run through some beautiful favourite teaching resources and thoughtful new additions to Teach Starter's ANZAC Day collection.Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mr D The Foodie
Kimchi. Sauerkraut. Kombucha. Wine. These are a few of our favourite fermented things! But what happened to Mr D when he thought he was eating a fermented food gift from a student???Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Separation Anxiety Hints and Tips for Teachers
Separation anxiety is super common and considered healthy and normal in early childhood development. But when a child has difficulty performing routines, like coming to school, it can impact heavily upon family and school life. Here are some tips for teachers when supporting kids through their separation anxiety. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meal Prepping for Teachers (with Mr D)
Mr D and I love to chat about hard-hitting topics in education. So, teachers: what are you going to eat this year!?Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Calm Your Mornings!
Here are some quick and easy morning routine hacks for teachers (even those who aren't natural morning people!)Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mr D is Haunted by his Past (Classic Mr D)
Kids these days! Did Mr D ever find a disconnect between what he used to do as a kid and what kids do now? Or is it all the same? Mr D shares how his early experiences have eerily played out again in the words of his students. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Class Member Birthdays, with Mr D
It was Bron's birthday this week (hello, 36!!!) so she and Mr D were talking celebrations in the classroom! Teachers have had to think of lots of ways to innovate on the old cupcake and song routine, due to the pandemic. Mr D has some great ideas for birthday fun in the classroom!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Try Teacher Bingo!
In this episode, Jill and Bron play Teacher Bingo - a 'Never-Have-I-Ever' - style game all about teaching experiences. Play along and see if you can beat their high score!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The YouTube Mistake (Classic Mr D)
The first rule of using Youtube in the classroom: preview every video you plan to show in full!
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Being a Teacher-Parent (Re-Buzz)
Being a teacher and a parent can be a tricky balance to strike.
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Digital Organisation with Mr D
How's your digital space looking? Do you find it easier or harder to keep your digital files and correspondence in order than physical ones? Take our email inbox challenge!
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Mr D's Photocopier Fight
Teachers have a love/hate relationship with copy machines. Mr D has a solution for restacking your copier in a TikTok worthy way!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Digital Planners for Teachers!
Teachers love to plan and organise! There's nothing like a fresh new teacher planner. Whether you love a paper planner or a digital one, we have lots of ideas for your perfect planner!
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Mr D Has Landed His Dream Job!
Mr D is going to kindergarten! Joe's about to embark on a brand new role in his ultimate grade level! Listen to his thoughts as he prepares to go back into the classroom after two years out as a touring comedian! Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gratitude Activities for Kids to Create a Positive Mindset
In this episode we take you through some lovely gratitude activities from our Gratitude Resource Collection, to help your students reflect positively and find the good in each day.
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How Your Teacher Librarian Can Support Your Start to the Year
Laura Mitchell is a teacher librarian (TL) from the Gold Coast. She's passionate about the vital role teacher librarians play in the education profession.
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Mr D Turns on the Waterworks (Classic Mr D)
What's the silliest thing you've had to do in front of your class? Mr D has a cracker!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Collaborative Classroom Displays to Start the Year!
Our brand new All About Me Display Walls have us buzzing!
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Back to the Classroom, with Mr D!
It's time to head back into the classroom! As we await our young students to come bursting energetically through the doors in coming weeks, Mr D shares his own plans for heading back to the classroom!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released.For the Love of Teaching is a podcast for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wonderful Widgets for the Start of the Year
Learn all about our fun and interactive online apps for students - our widgets!
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For the Love of Teaching Season 3 Starts January 18!
Thanks for joining us on the incredible journey this year, as we reported on the huge changes education saw during Covid19. Teachers have shone!From all of us here at Teach Starter, we wish you a safe and happy break, and look forward to bringing you more teaching goodness in season 3 of For the Love of Teaching, which kicks off on January 18! In the meantime, check out our awesome catalogue of over 250 teaching podcast episodes, or read some of our amazing blogs for teacher inspo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meditation for Teachers: Affirmation/Mantra Meditation
In this episode, Jess takes you through a relaxing and affirming mantra meditation.
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End of Year Reflection with your Students Activity
Join Jill and Bron as they share one more gorgeous teaching resource your kids will love to complete to wrap up the year! Our End of Year Student Reflection Template is a beautiful, engaging, colourful way to help your students look back over their year.
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Mr D Talks Switching off After School
It can be hard for teachers to leave work at work! But with the holidays approaching, this is a great time to consciously switch off, and Mr D has some great tips to help you "force shutdown". Do you love For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget to subscribe on your fave podcast app to get all the latest updates and newest episodes!For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We save teachers hours each week by providing quality, downloadable teaching resources for their classrooms. To make your classroom buzz, visit Teach Starter.We also have a student-facing podcast with curriculum-aligned audio resources for kids! Check out Love Learning wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mini Mysteries = Ultimate End of Year Fun!
Teachers, if you're searching for a fun end-of-year activity with a twist, listen in to our chat about our wildly popular Logic Puzzles for Kids | Mini-Mysteries! The Teach Starter elves have been busy creating some wonderful Christmas logic puzzles - there's more to Christmas mysteries than just what's wrapped up under the tree!Do you love For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget to subscribe on your fave podcast app to get all the latest updates and newest episodes!For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We save teachers hours each week by providing quality, downloadable teaching resources for their classrooms. To make your classroom buzz, visit Teach Starter.We also have a student-facing podcast with curriculum-aligned audio resources for kids! Check out Love Learning wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dance for Sick Kids with Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Dance for Sick Kids is all about coming together to have fun and make a difference for families with seriously ill or injured children. It's pretty much like one big virtual dance party for the whole of Australia.
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Mr D Talks Useful Teacher Gifts
Although no teacher ever expects an end of year teacher gift, they're always and thoughtful treat. In this episode, Mr D takes us through some of his favourite gifts from students past! Do you love For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget to subscribe on your fave podcast app to get all the latest updates and newest episodes!For the Love of Teaching is a podcast by Teach Starter. We save teachers hours each week by providing quality, downloadable teaching resources for their classrooms. To make your classroom buzz, visit Teach Starter.We also have a student-facing podcast with curriculum-aligned audio resources for kids! Check out Love Learning wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.