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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!
30 of 371 teaching
resources for those 'aha' moments
Episode 63
Raising Readers Author Megan Daley
Megan Daley is an incredible teacher. Originally qualified as an Early Childhood teacher, Megan then studied to become a teacher librarian and later attained her Masters of innovative teaching and learning. She’s currently the teacher librarian at St A...
Episode 62
Mr D and The Wandering Children
There may be nothing more alarming as a teacher than realizing that some of your students have been gone from your room for longer that expected. In Mr D's case, there was definitely cause for concern! He's a teacher. He's a comedian...
Episode 61
Celebrating Student Success
How do you celebrate your students' successes? Celebrating success is an important thing to do in life, whether you're a student or not. How do you congratulate your students on their awesome achievements? Join us for some ideas on how you ca...
Episode 60
Sprinkle a Little Magic Wherever You Teach
Dr Samantha Fecich is a primary/elementary/additional needs teacher, a college professor and the author of Edumagic, a Guide for Preservice Teachers. On today's episode, Sam joined me to talk about the eight ways she empowers student teachers t...
Episode 59
Mr D and The Game Called 'Suffering'
Sounds like a fun one, right? As teachers, we all know how critical play is in early childhood development and learning. In this episode, Mr D shares about a time when his little students got extra creative with their imaginative play, and the drama ...
Episode 58
Brace Yourself; Book Week is Coming
...And by "Brace yourself", we mean "Get excited!". Book Week is almost here! Have you got your costume ready? If so, we want to see it so tag us in your social posts. If not, listen in, because we have ideas galore for you! Share...
Episode 57
Teaching Abroad
"I almost lost my love of teaching; I lost hope with the system." Jen Foster is an incredibly upbeat, bright, happy person. But as she recalled this moment, her voice showed immense frustration and disappointment at the state of education i...
Episode 56
Mr D and the Playground Geese
You know those moments when your heart melts because you're so proud of your students? When they just do the cutest, most empathetic, gorgeous stuff? On today's episode, Mr D shares about a time his little kids gave him all the warm fuzzies. ...
Episode 55
Late Newcomers
Join us as we chat about some practical ways you can help new students settle into your class once the school year is already in full swing! Have you got any great tips? Email us at [email protected] to share! Join us in our new For the Love...
Episode 54
Staying Connected with Digital Technologies
In part two of my interview with Cath Williams, she chats with me about digital technologies in the classroom and how the web has connected herself and her students with peers around the globe. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Fac...
Episode 53
Nobody's Perfect (Not Even Mr D)
Every amazing teacher has had a moment or two when they wish they could hit the rewind button. Have you ever had a classroom fail? He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favourites". J...
Episode 52
Sometimes Things Get Gross!
Today on the Buzz, Jill and I take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about all of the disturbing, disgusting, gross things we've seen happen (and things that have happened to us!) in the classroom. If you can cough it, flick it or wipe it, w...
Episode 51
Lessons Learned in 30 Years Teaching
Cath Williams is a warm and friendly teacher, who has collected a wealth of knowledge over three decades in the classroom. In this episode, Cath shares how she balanced raising a young family with her professional responsibilities, talks about her retu...
Episode 50
Mr D and the Sidetracked Sex Ed Lesson
How on earth can a lesson on human reproductive biology turn into a discussion about bovine lactation? In Mr D's class, tangents are turned into teachable moments! He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Dege...
Episode 49
Beating the Back to Work Blues
The school break is over! While we're hoping you're refreshed and rejuventated, we also understand that it can take a little bit of extra motivation to get back into the rhythm of school life! Today we're sharing lots of positive and p...
Episode 48
Mindset Matters
Mikey Berezny is an elementary teacher in New Jersey, but his passions outside the classroom are what makes this educator truly special. Mikey's an establishing entrepreneur, hip hop up-and-comer, and positive podcaster. Mikey's dedicated h...
Episode 47
Mr D Wasn't Cut Out for This!
What is it with kids? They're ALWAYS hurting themselves. Some classroom injuries are just too much for Mr D. Hear about a time Mr D just couldn't even cope and what happened next! He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officia...
Episode 46
Being a Teacher-Parent
There comes a point in many teachers' lives when they become parents themselves. For some teachers, they enter the teaching profession after they've had their own kids. What's it like being a teacher and a parent, and all at the same sch...
Episode 45
Classroom Sustainability
It's Plastic Free July! Join me as I chat with Teach Starter blogger Emma about all things green. Emma takes us through some alarming stats, interesting info and helpful ways teachers can reduce plastic waste in the classroom. Download your FREE...
Episode 44
Mr D, Where do Hot Dogs Come From?
"Where do hot dogs come from?" This question had the school rumour mill working overtime recently and one of Mr D's students thought he had the most accurate info! He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of ...
Episode 43
Plastic-Free July!
How can we, as teachers, minimise our impact on the Earth? It's Plastic-Free July, so this week on The Buzz, we talk about all things green. Jill is passionate about creating a green future and loves supporting and informing others at Teach Starte...
Episode 42
Guided Reading Made Easy
Before Holly Mitchell became Teach Starter's content marketer in 2015, she was an energetic and enthusiastic Year Two teacher! Holly LOVED teaching reading and went on to develop Teach Starter's famous Guided Reading Folder Resource Pack. Lis...
Episode 41
Mr D Learned the Difference Between 'Fermented' and 'Rotten' the Hard Way.
Mr D thought he had a stomach of steel, but he was definitely challenged when a student brought him in a delicious home made meal with a twist. He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's "favour...
Episode 40
Your Most Memorable Cohort
Whilst teachers definitely don't play favourites, we all have those cohorts that are just so memorable. Which was your most memorable group of students? Why did they stick in your mind? Do you ever wonder what they're up to now? No? Just me? ...
Episode 39
Teaching with Pride: Being a Gay Teacher
What's it like to be a gay teacher in 2019? I sat down with Shaun and we chatted about how being gay influences his teaching (er... spoiler alert: it doesn't!), how his students view him as a role model, and the experiences some of Shaun...
Episode 38
Mr D - Legend of the Basketball Court
Every had a time you've totally fluked a success? Students idolise their teachers and in this episode Mr D shares about the day he totally fluked a move on the court, winning the approval and admiration of his students forevermore. He's a t...
Episode 37
Fast Finisher Tasks and Ideas
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 ex...
Episode 36
Why You Need a Teacher Bestie!
Teaching can be a rollercoaster ride. Throughout your career you’ll experience the highest highs, and the lowest lows. We often hear how important it is to foster amazing relationships with other teachers- to truly find your tribe. Having a support net...
Episode 35
Mr D on Why 8 Year Olds Should Not Have Full Sets of Acrylic Nails
When glamour becomes a health and safety issue - for your students! Listen as Mr D recalls a time his young student wore Gaga-esque fake nails to school! He's a teacher. He's a comedian. He's officially one of Ellen Degeneres's ...
Episode 34
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...