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 much better about your own day! 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 ...
Nov 28, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Heading into the holiday season, are you looking to change up your celebration and activities with a new class tradition? Listen as I chat all about using The Elf on the Shelf in the classroom. Take some cute #elfies for Insta, host an elf tea party, and read the amazing book that turned one family's Christmas tradition into an international craze! For more elf inspo, check out our blog on Elf on the Shelf ideas for the Classroom! Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It...
Nov 24, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 108
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. As a professional event coordinator for over eight years, Mel's now using her killer organisational and friendly social skills to support teachers all over the country hosting Let's Meet events. In this episode you'll find out what type of people we're l...
Nov 23, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 107
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 (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up your week with his infectious laugh and hilarious stories. Brace yourself, because when it comes to dishing the dirt on teaching, kids and life in general, Joe doesn't hold back. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, wh...
Nov 21, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 106
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 playlists that are perfect for writing reports, and challenge you to make your own custom report writing playlist! 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 of The Buzz goe...
Nov 17, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 105
On this week's episode I'm joined by the energetic Aaron, from Mr J's Learning Space on Instagram. Aaron talks us through the process he undertook as an early adopter of the flexible learning model. You'll hear all of his learnings over three years of flexible seating arrangements and how he'd do things differently if he was establishing a flexible learning classroom for the first time now. This is a great listen as we begin to pack up our rooms for the beginning of 2020. If you've ever thought ...
Nov 16, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
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 his students. It could have been worse. Cheers! He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up your week with his infectious laugh and hilarious stories. Brace yourself, bec...
Nov 14, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 103
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 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 mak...
Nov 12, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 102
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 transition to kindy and then into Prep. Stakeholders have already weighed in on this announcement, from parents to teachers to researchers; and in this episode, Paul and Bron will share their own thoughts. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching?...
Nov 10, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 101
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 Gabbie Stroud appeared as For the Love of Teaching's first ever guest. Earlier that year Gabbie had released her memoir "Teacher", lifting the lid on the teaching profession and the state of education. A lot's changed since I last spoke with Gabbie....
Nov 09, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 100
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 his classmate's learning. Mr D is coming to Australia! 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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to b...
Nov 07, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Are you a substitute teacher? Have you ever considered going into this role? There are many reasons why casual teaching suits people. I was a relief teacher for periods of time in between having my four kids, when I wasn't ready to take up a whole class or return full time to the classroom and I LOVED it! If this is something you've considered even for a second, take a listen! Have you tried the new Teach Starter App? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App S...
Nov 03, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Classroom setup is a big consideration for teachers. Planning, positioning, re configuring, decorating and optimising learning are all steps in creating a great learning space where you and your students feel comfortable. We all have different ideas on classroom set up, and Vanessa AKA Miss Goody Two Shoes shares her ideas and tips for creating a wonderful learning environment for your students to enjoy. From mindfully selecting displays and resources to bargain classroom shopping tips, Vanessa ...
Nov 02, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 97
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 star was on the rise! Mr D is coming to Australia! 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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up yo...
Oct 31, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 96
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 done when he was in the classroom. Have you tried the new Teach Starter App? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App Store! Download the app for free now in the Apple Store or Google Play. Have you subscribed to For the Love...
Oct 27, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 95
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 financial disadvantage, to geographical barriers, right through to embedded exclusive practices in schools. Ben Lewis is an inspirational teacher who has found his place and his passion educating First Nations kids. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Fac...
Oct 26, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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 first: the parents or the teacher? Mr D is coming to Australia! 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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighte...
Oct 24, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Have you ever noticed how lots of teachers end up in relationships with other teachers? Even friendship groups sometimes end up being very teacher-heavy. In this episode, Bron and Paul chat about what it's like being in a teacher-teacher marriage, and all of the fun that comes with that! Have you tried the new Teach Starter App? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App Store! Download the app for free now in the Apple Store or Google Play. Have you subscribed ...
Oct 20, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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 teachers and parents navigate the chat, Tasha Lawton created Period Talk: a fully comprehensive, curriculum aligned education program to teach Aussie boys and girls aged 9-13 about periods. Join me as Tasha and I talk about the way her new program is changing the...
Oct 19, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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 concert who stole the show, and Mr D was nothing less than impressed! Mr D is coming to Australia! 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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites...
Oct 17, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 Starter App? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App Store! Download the app for free now in the Apple Store or Google Play. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to k...
Oct 13, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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 be an effective educator who can really connect with students. His book, Essential Truths For Teachers, co-written with Todd Whitaker, takes teachers through some of the fundamental and necessary principles at the core of teaching, which they say ha...
Oct 12, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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 Australia! 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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up your week with his infectious laugh and hilarious sto...
Oct 11, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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! Have you tried the new Teach Starter App? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App Store! Download the app for free now in the Apple Store or Google Play. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It m...
Oct 06, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 86
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 and dissociative disorder. He tells us about the chance online find which saved him at a time when he thought he was out of options. Mitch also shares how he’s helping Aussies of all ages overcome mental ill health by forming healthy relationships, hav...
Oct 05, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 85
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 officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". Joe (Mr D) Dombrowski is here to brighten up your week with his infectious laugh and hilarious stories. Brace yourself, because when it comes to dishing the dirt on teaching, kids and life in general, Joe doesn't hold back. Join us in our n...
Oct 03, 2019•6 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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? We'd love to hear your thoughts so please leave us a review in the Apple App Store! Download the app for free now in the Apple Store or Google Play. Have you subscribed to For the Love of Teaching? Don't forget! It means you'll be the first to know whenever a ...
Sep 29, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 83
This week I'm joined by Tam from Miss Learning Bee on Instagram. Tam's a kindergarten teacher who feels that fostering empathy and kindness in children builds strong, resilient and healthy people. Tam explicity teaches kids to be kind. She shares some of her favourite resources in this episode. In an effort to address the issue of anxiety and stress in young people, Tam teaches her students all about the brain science behind their emotional and physical responses to challenging situations. Take ...
Sep 28, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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? Perhaps a Hawaiian shirt dress up day is more your style? Need a little motivation on a Monday? We're also primary school teachers; we get it! Join us on The Buzz for inspiration and encouragement to get you buzzing through the school week! Have you tried th...
Sep 22, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 80
