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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Parent-Teacher Interview Moments (Classic Mr D)
We've just finished another round of parent-teacher interviews! Let's give ourselves a gold star, kick back with a cuppa, and listen to Mr D share one of his more memorable interviews. 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/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Rebuzz Sustainability Chat
This sustainability chat is one of our most loved (and listened to) Buzz episodes ever! Join Jill and Bron as they chat about ways to reduce our impact on the earth, and preserve our precious natural resources. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching!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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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How to be Happy in a Pandemic (Live Recording)
... and why it's totally okay if you're not. In this recording, Bron will chatted with special guest Sarah from @teacherishappy about how to be happy in a pandemic (and why it's okay that you're not).Sarah is known for her positive outlook and bubbly attitude toward everything she does in life. From her Youtube channel to her Instagram stories, Sarah is beaming her positive vibes out into the teaching community. However, Sarah is also realistic about her challenges, and transparent when sharing the ups and the downs of teaching online. 2020 has been a challenging year, and during this recording Sarah shared her thoughts on happiness amid a pandemic.Listen in as Bron and Sarah swap stories, advice and discuss the importance of choosing hapiness! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Mr D Got Himself Banned from Tik Tok!
Mr D is a bit of a global sensation on Tik Tok, but in the last week he found himself banned from the platform for 'inappropriate' content on his live. But was it really, though? We've both seen a lot worse. How about you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Time Chunking for Teachers (ReBuzz)
One of the biggest struggles teachers face is managing their time effectively and striking a healthy balance in their lives.We all know the sense of overwhelm we feel when the to-do list grows and regenerates faster than we can keep up.Time chunk...
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RUOK Day for Teachers
This week Sarah Weston, teacher and assistant principal, joins Bron to talk about how we can use RUOK Day (10 September) to show kindness to our colleagues, our students and ourselves.Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where...
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Colour Coding in the Classroom
To colour code or not? In this episode, we chat about the benefits of colour coding and lots of ways you may already be doing it. Do you like colour coding in the classroom? Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat a...
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Beginning and Establishing Teachers: Expectations and Realities
Mel Taylor is a relatively establishing teacher, having spent 3 years in the profession. She's undertaken a variety of roles, spending time as a casual and classroom teacher, and now Mel is using her Instagram page @taylormade_teaching_au to inspi...
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Blurting in Mr D's Classroom (Classic Mr D)
Calling out is a huge problem for teachers everywhere. Join us for this classic Friday Funny where Mr D shares the awkward moment when his student blurted in class!Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the p...
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What's The Strangest Thing a Student Has Brought to Your Classroom?
What happens when your student brings something totally inappropriate to school?
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Foot Conditions Teachers Need to Know About
Podiatrist Sara tells us about two common conditions she sees in her teacher patients, and offers some great, professional tips for preventing future foot conditions.
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You'll Never Look at a Cafeteria Hotdog the Same Way (Classic Mr D)
American elementary schools are known for many great things; iconic yellow buses, locker-lined halls and sunlit classrooms. They're also homes of cafeterias which serve some questionable items (think sloppy joes and hotdogs). In this episode, one ...
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Kids Do the Grossest Things (ReBuzz)
There are some things that formal teacher training courses fail to teach us. For instance, the many disgusting and gross things kids do in the classroom. Teachers, we've said it before: you're amazing. Join us in our new For the Love of Te...
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The Science of Reading Explained
The Science of Reading is the result of a major body of research in English speaking countries. Clare Wood discusses effective literacy instruction through the guidance of the research.
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What Did You Just Say? (Classic Mr D)
In this episode, Joe recalls the hairiest encounter he's had with a kindergarten student, and tells us his 'favourite' part of chatting with really little kids in the halls at his school.Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up yo...
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We're Buzzing About Issue Two of The Magazine!
After the success of issue one of What's Buzzing magazine last year, and an influx of requests for more issues, the Teach Starter team has just wrapped up work on the second issue!
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Creating Positive Classroom Culture
This week, Perth teacher Hannah Girling joins me for a live recording to talk all about building a positive vibe in your classroom.Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of gues...
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Remember when Flying Places was a Thing? (Classic Mr D)
If you've got the travel bug and are lamenting in lockdown, Mr D's airplane horror story will make you glad to stay home!Mr D is a seasoned traveler, but nothing could prepare him for the drama that ensued on his most recent domestic fligh...
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Emoji Use in The Classroom - The Research and the Reality!
With distance learning a key part of 2020 for many of us, we are looking for ways to connect with our students through technology. New RMIT research has shown that emojis help students to accept feedback!In this episode, Jill and Bron discuss which ...
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How to Bring First Nations Voices into Your Classroom
Jordyn from Learning to Ngangaanha is back with awesome tips on how to connect your students with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, perspectives and culture.
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Get to Know Mr D a Little Better!
Back in 2015, The New York Times published a story called The 36 Questions that Lead to Love.The story reviewed research by Arthur Aron (et al) which purports that by asking someone 36 particular questions (as well as answering them as well), you...
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ReBuzz: Stop, Reflect, Be Positive!
We talk a lot about reflective practice and aim to review our day's work. What worked? What didn't? What should I change? What can I do better?This week we're talking about putting a super positive slant on our reflection. Whether it...
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Healthy Kids in the Classroom with OzHarvest's FEAST Program for Schools
OzHarvest's FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training) program manager, Amelia, joins me to talk about nutrition, food waste and sustainability in the curriculum.
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Mr D on Summer Jobs for Teachers
In the States, many professional teachers need to supplement their teaching incomes with casual Summer work. From babysitting to retail, they do it all. Listen as we chat about the differences in systems between the US and Australia, and Mr D reflects ...
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Victorian Teachers, You've Got This!
With some districts of Victoria heading back to the challenges of remote learning after a resurgence of Covid19 cases in the state's capital and surrounds,some of our lovely Instagram teachers popped together this lovely support episode for you. ...
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Maggie Dent on National Tree Day 2020
Maggie Dent talks about building resilience for teachers, parents and students, and how we can overcome the traumas of the past year through regeneration.
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Breaking: Decisions Being Made About US Back to School
Today I'm talking with Mr D on the current updates coming out of US school districts. To teachers' and students' relief, many states have decided to begin the 2020 school year in full remote learning. Join us in our new For the Love o...
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Warm Ups to Make Your Mornings
Warm up powerpoints to ease the morning rush and get students ready to learn!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language in Your Classroom
Jordyn, a Wiradjuri woman and teacher, joins me to talk about embedding Indigenous histories, perspectives and cultures, (and Indigenous language learning) into your practice.
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The Story of Amy and the Stars - With Mr D
Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching!Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to ...