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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Casual Relief Teaching
Minami has been a casual relief teacher for five years. She's also a PhD candidate at Macquarie University, studying the perspectives and challenges of relief teachers. In this episode, Minami talks about why people choose to enter relief teaching...
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It's a Wrap with Mr D
Every Friday in 2019, Mr D joined me, telling stories that made us all laugh, cry and cringe! It takes a special gift to put such a positive, happy slant on educating, and Mr D definitely has that.Thanks for joining us this year as we talked about e...
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Inclusive Holiday Activity Ideas
Not everyone celebrates Christmas! Living on this beautiful, multicultural planet, there are bound to be classmates in your room from cultures and backgrounds which don't observe Christmas. If you're after some inclusive ideas which are still...
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Mr D and the Impromptu Singalong
Not for little ears. Anyone a fan of old school RNB? Mr D's young student was well versed in the stylings of Lil Jon and whipped out a great rendition of Get Low during a class sharing session. The level of awkwardness will make you feel so muc...
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Calling All Social Butterflies!
Are you a teacher who loves to party? Perhaps you enjoy getting together with a group of teaching friends for a coffee? Maybe a low-key glass of wine in a beautiful bar or restaurant?Teach Starter's Mel joins me today to talk all things events....
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Mr D Let the Cat out of the Bag
Literally. Listen as Mr D explains the most unusual show and tell offering his teaching friend has ever seen. It was meowing.He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (M...
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Your Report Writing Playlist
Writing reports? Why not enjoy some of your favourite tunes to help pass the time? Or, chill with some relaxing, mellow beats. Perhaps you love classical music, or a bit of boppy pop to get you going? We list several different Spotify and Youtube playl...
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Mr D Buys Something Embarrassing
Mr D is on his way to Australia! He's already packing and dreaming of a cold glass of sauvignon blanc. We can't wait to see his touring show, Indoor Recess. But first, let Mr D tell you about that time he was busted buying booze in front of h...
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5 Apps Your Class Needs Now!
Join me as I ask Digital Technology specialist teacher Taylor to list her top five apps to use in the classroom. It's the app cheat sheet you need in your life!Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the ...
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Preparing for School at 3 with KindyLinq
A free pre-kindy learning program for three-year-old kids will be rolled out in selected Queensland state schools in 2020.The KindyLinQ pilot program will be launched and trialled across 40 schools next year, supporting many youngsters in their tran...
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Dear Parents - Gabbie Stroud's Message on Behalf of Teachers
In this not-to-be missed episode, Gabbie Stroud talks about the purpose behind her new book, how she views schools through a different lens now, and discusses her newfound hope that education is once again on the right track.In December 2018, author...
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Mr D and the False Fart
In this episode of Friday Funnies, we flash back to when Mr D was just a boy. Usually the conscientious student, young Joe found himself on the outer one day when he was set to work on the patio outside his classroom, and unintentionally interrupted hi...
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Mr D and the Day He Knew He'd Made it!
We all know that Mr D is kind of a big deal. With over 200k Insta followers, international tour locations and dual appearances on Ellen, he's hit the big time. But it wasn't always that way - find out what happened the day Mr D realised his s...
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Math Planning (and How to Nail it)
The year may be winding down but we think you may be thinking ahead to next year's planning. Join Paul on this week's episode of The Buzz to hear how he planned his math classes, structured his lessons, fitted in assessment and got it all don...
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Building Proud Aboriginal Students
It's been established that Aboriginal students face barriers to learning. From things like overcoming language barriers in the early years (particularly in rural settings where student's first language may not be English), to social and finan...
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Mr D and the Open Classroom Night
When your students have been busily creating and learning, you just can't wait to display everything they've done. At Mr D's recent open classroom evening, someone snuck a little surprise poem up on the wall. Who do you think found it fi...
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The Period Talk
Periods, like many things that are part of the human experience, aren't always easy to teach about. But with girls as young as eight years old getting their first period, it's definitely a priority to normalise the conversation. To help teach...
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Mr D and the Extreme Show-Off
Ever had a kid in your class who takes any opportunity to be extra? Maybe it's big spirit fingers in the choir, perhaps it's an unplanned concern soloist, or just a really enthusiastic dancer in the play. Mr D had a student in the end of year...
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Teaching Visual Arts
We've been inundated with requests for visual arts resources for teachers to use in the classroom!You asked, we delivered! Hear about the newest offerings from Janeen and the resource team here at Teach Starter!Have you tried the new Teach S...
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Teaching Truths
Educator and author Danny Steele has 26 years of experience in the public school system in Alabama. Spending his time as a teacher, coach, administrator and career mentor to other administrators, Danny has developed a strong sense of what it means to b...
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Mr D and the Art Show Awkwardness
Teachers, it's that time of year! Showcase Evening, Christmas Concert, Art Show! It's all happening. Word of warning from our friend Mr D, though: check your student work that's being displayed before the event!Mr D is coming to Austr...
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New Number Talks Resources
Our new Number Talks teaching resource collection is going bonkers! I'm chatting with Teach Starter's resource manager Paul about all of the wonderful ways you can use Number Talks to teach the various mathematical strands in your classroom!...
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Mental Health Chat
Interview with Mitch Wallis, founder of Heart On My Sleeve and mental wellness advocate, for World Mental Health Day, October 10.In this unmissable episode, Mitch shares about his journey with mental ill health, from anxiety and OCD to depression ...
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Mr D is Coming Down Under - Indoor Recess Australian Tour
The cat's out of the bag! Mr D is bringing his successful and highly acclaimed comedy show to YOU!Check out ticket info and dates on Mr D's website so you don't miss out!He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's official...
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Hilarious Teacher Names
Teacher names: what's yours? Do you go first name, last name, initial, Sir or Miss?Paul has a great teacher name that always gets people talking, but you'll have to listen to hear it for yourself!Have you tried the new Teach Starter App...
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Mr D and the Doomed Zoo Visit
What better way to activate prior knowledge and research animals for an information report than a visit to the local zoo? Well, Mr D and his students got more than they bargained for with their annual zoo excursion this year!
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New Teacher Style Challenges
Following the fun of the Work it Wednesday style challenge, we thought we'd give you guys some ideas for your next staff dress up days! Will you go corporate and rock tie-day Friday? Or will you unleash your inner dinosaur for T-Rex Tuesday? Perha...
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Teachers: The Ultimate Influencers
Teach Starter resource producer and Chalkboard blogger Ali Smith joins me this week. We talk about how teachers can influence our students and help them to develop a positive self image. In the uncharted territory of today's social media-driven wo...
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Gambling at Mr D's School
What happened when Mr D discovered an underground betting network (of students) operating right under his nose at school!?He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D...
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Space Week Activities for Your Class
World Space Week is October 4-10! Have you got anything planned yet? If not, we've got you! Teach Starter has a bunch of resources and activities for students aged 5-12 in our Space and Solar System Learning Area Collection.Join us in our new F...