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...
Nov 29, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Today I’m joined by Clarissa, one of RMHC’s teachers in Brisbane, to talk about an exciting annual event organised by Ronald McDonald House Charities, Dance for Sick Kids. Ronaqld McDonald House Education Services assist school-aged children affected by serious illnesses and injuries. All services are free to families thanks to funding from RMHC’s generous supporters. Teach Starter proudly provides RMHC with our full range of teaching resources to support their teachers and young learners. Do yo...
Nov 28, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 260
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...
Nov 26, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 259
Jill and Bron planned to talk about school holiday road trips for teachers, but Jill totally Kanyed the episode! 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...
Nov 22, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 258
Here today to talk about letter reversal, or mirror writing, is Early Years teacher and blogger Holly Mitchell. Witnessing a student progress through the stages of writing development is one of the most rewarding experiences for an early years teacher. Seeing them move from scribbling to representing their ideas as drawings, to starting to write letters to represent ideas and writing words to show their ideas are all magical stages in a child’s literacy development. However, it’s natural that th...
Nov 21, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 257
Some things should never be brought for show and tell! 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!...
Nov 20, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 256
Teach Starter has just launched our huge new competition, Ticket to Teach Starter! Five schools will win a 12 month School Plan subscription for their teachers. To find out all about how to enter and hear about the amazing prizes on offer, listen in! 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 quali...
Nov 15, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 255
At Teach Starter, we’re all about promoting teachers’ health and wellbeing. In today’s episode, Jessica from Teaching with Soul will lead you through a guided meditation to help you relax, unwind, and refocus. Jess is a Life Coach and Primary Teacher on a mission to support educators to cultivate mindful, calm and balanced lives. You can find her at https://www.jessicademunck.com/ Do you love For the Love of Teaching ? Don’t forget to subscribe on your fave podcast app to get all the latest upda...
Nov 14, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 254
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! 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...
Nov 12, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 252
Among the many challenges this year has presented to teachers, assessment and reporting obstacles have been front of mind. In both standard reporting periods, we at Teach Starter have noted a high level of demand for our Report Card Comment resources . Join us as we take you through some other fantastic resources to help you through Semester Two reporting. 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! ...
Nov 08, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 251
National Recycling Week is here! In 2020, NRW runs from 9-15 November. In this episode, I’m joined by Planet Ark’s Recycling Campaign Manager, Claire Bell, who has been working at Planet Ark since 2011, after working in the communications industry and raising a young family. Claire's here to talk about the Schools Recycle Right Challenge, a fun and interactive to help students learn about the importance of recycling. Claire also talks about this great, free webinar for schools and community grou...
Nov 07, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 250
It's election-eve in the United States and Mr D has popped in to share his thoughts on the campaign itself, the policies of each party (pertaining to education), and the unexpected and devastating events of a mid-pandemic election. The USA has recorded the highest number of Covid cases in a single day in any country in the world, only days out from polling. Trump today said at his final public rally that he expects "another beautiful victory". Do you love For the Love of Teaching ? Don’t forget ...
Nov 03, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 249
Take a look over your teacher desk. Do you see a serene sanctuary of stationery, or a dumping ground accumulating piles of paperwork? Many teachers are saying goodbye to their desks, with various alternatives to the traditional teacher desk now available. In this episode, Jill and Bron go over some of the options and pick a side - are you anti- or pro- desk? 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...
Nov 01, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 248
At Teach Starter, we’re all about promoting teachers’ health and wellbeing. In today’s episode, Jessica from Teaching with Soul will lead you through a guided meditation to help you relax, unwind, and refocus. Jess is a Life Coach and Primary Teacher on a mission to support educators to cultivate mindful, calm and balanced lives. You can find her at https://www.jessicademunck.com/ Do you love For the Love of Teaching ? Don’t forget to subscribe on your fave podcast app to get all the latest upda...
Oct 31, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 247
Let's talk Halloween with Mr D! Find out what's different between the US and Australia when it comes to contemporary celebrations of Halloween, and try to guess who Mr D is going as to his Halloween party this year (clue: "Hey all you cool cats and kittens!"). Join us as we speculate Halloween 2020 will be different to stay safe in the pandemic. 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 Lov...
Oct 30, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 246
Just popping into your feed to say Happy World Teachers' Day ! You are making a difference in young peoples' lives every day, and you are valued. Have an amazing day, teachers, and thank you for all that you do! #teachersday #thanksteachers #brightfuture 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 q...
Oct 29, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 245
In this episode, Jill and Bron chat about the shift towards celebrating Halloween in Australia, how different it looks compared to when they were children, how their children experience Halloween, and the creepy spooky resources Teach Starter has for teachers wishing to give their students the Halloween experience (with a curriculum-aligned twist). 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 ...
Oct 25, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 244
Deb Howcroft-Miles is a yoga teacher and mindfulness instructor who helps teachers to realise the importance of being connected to their purpose. She is particularly passionate about working with women and helping them to come home to their bodies. Too often we get caught up in living life for others that we forget we have a life of our own. You deserve to feel relaxed and calm. You deserve to be happy, healthy and in balance. In this episode, Deb talks about the importance of teaching mindfully...
Oct 24, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 243
Blurting, calling out, whatever else you call it, it's a constant obstacle for teachers. Mr D shares a funny story about a student of his who could really use some Blurt Buttons ! 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 ...
Oct 22, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 242
Some kids are so fast! They'll get everything done in record speed (and with accuracy and neatness to boot!). Have you got one of these? Perhaps more than one! Join us as we give some suggestions for relevant fast finisher activities which will extend and enrich your students. 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 e...
Oct 18, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 241
Jayneen Sanders is a teacher, former school counsellor and author. She’s a strong public advocate for children’s safety, education and empowerment. Through her time spent in primary schools both as a teacher and a parent, Jayneen was inspired to ask the question of her community: ‘What are we doing in schools to empower children and protect them from inappropriate touch?’ She says when she realised very little was actually being done, she decided to use her authoring and publishing skills to wri...
Oct 18, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 240
Another year is rolling to a close. But it's a year like no other. In this episode, Mr D and I reflect on our past students over the years, and chat about the amazing young people who are finishing their schooling journey as well as managing the challenges of the global pandemic. 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 hour...
Oct 14, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 239
Book Week 2020 (like many things in 2020) is looking different from previous years. The highly anticipated parade with special guests (parents) may not be possible. But, there are still many activities and learning opportunities for Book Week 2020! Some schools have already celebrated, but many are eagerly awaiting the new dates for Book Week, the 17-23 October. And, if you are one of those that are searching for Book Week 2020 ideas , like always, we have created some super cute resources that ...
Oct 11, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 238
Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to provide accessible, lifelong tools to support healthy minds. Headed by CEO Dr Addie Wooten, the organisation is well versed in supporting the mental health of young Australians. Smiling Mind currently delivers critical mindfulness training to educators across the country through its award-winning School Program, where teachers are empowered to be champions for fostering positive mental health among their students. In its latest init...
Oct 10, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 237
We're back! Kicking off term four, Mr D and I thought we'd chat about that golden 30 minutes to hour teachers are bestowed a couple of times per week: their Non-Contact Time. How do you most effectively use your planning period or NCT? Mr D was unsurprisingly a bit loose when it came to how he spent his planning time as a teacher. 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 i...
Oct 08, 2020•6 min•Season 2Ep. 236
Are you reluctant to head back for term four, or are you raring to go? In this episode we talk through those back-after-the-holidays feels. 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...
Oct 04, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 235
We revisit one of most popular episodes with the amazing educator and author Danny Steele. Danny has more than 26 years of experience in the public school system in Alabama in the United States. 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 thro...
Oct 03, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 234
All the single, teachers; all the single teachers.... This episode is for you! Mr D delves into the realities of trying to maintain a personal life whilst being an overworked educator. 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 ...
Oct 01, 2020•3 min•Season 2Ep. 233
There are some books that just have that certain appeal to them, that kids love. Some children's authors and illustrators have a particular talent for creating rude and hilarious books that kids love, and adults cringe at. 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 re...
Sep 27, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 232
We revisit one of our most listened-to episodes when Dr Samantha Fecich joined me to talk about the eight ways she empowers student teachers to become what she calls “educators of excellence”. Sam is a primary/elementary/additional needs teacher, a college professor and the author of Edumagic, a Guide for Preservice Teachers. 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 p...
Sep 26, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 231
