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Teach Starter
The Teach Starter podcast: where teaching inspiration begins! We think teaching is the best job in the world, and we’re here to help you thrive, teachers! Join us for inspiring and informative teaching conversations about the things that truly matter in our profession.
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378 þættirBonus Episode: Trauma Informed Practice - FAQs
Recently we facilitated this webinar on trauma-informed practice. We had a huge response and during the Q&A we received more than 70 questions - far t...
Webinar - Trauma Informed Practice
Hi teachers! We're back in your feed with a recording from a webinar that had a lot of teachers talking last week. If you'd like to watch the full rec...
What's the Weirdest Gift Teachers Have Received?
We asked, and you guys came through with the goods. All we can say is "WOW (really?!)".
Enjoy!
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Talking Teacher Gifts!
The longer you teach, the more weird and wonderful the end of year gifts get! Today we reflect on our favourite gifts from students. Teachers, what's...
Fine Motor Activities for Little Hands Over the Break
As adults we know that feeling of picking up a pen for the first time in a while (say, after the glorious summer school holidays!). Kids can often let...
Tell us your Elf on the Shelf ideas!
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From Child Refugee to Thriving Primary Teacher - Vivian's Story
During the pandemic, as a profession, teachers have been concerned about our students’ learning. We've been putting intervention strategies in place t...
Under 8s Day!
Under 8s Week is traditionally held in May each year, and is organised by Early Childhood Australia. Recently, though, because of Covid, schools have...
End of Year Parting Gifts
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Climate Change Education: Last Word (for now!)
Now that COP26 is over, we just thought we’d add some final thoughts for teachers to sit with as we head towards school holidays and a fresh new start...
Phonemic Awareness Activities
In this episode, Holly joins Bron to chat about phonemic awareness activities in the early years. Check out the blog here!
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Teachers' Favourite Brain Break Activities!
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Squid Game(s): Tips for Teachers
Squid Game is a series streaming on Netflix that is not only breaking the ‘most-streamed series ever’ record, but it’s also filtering down to some of...
Climate Change Education: Supporting Children and Inspiring Hope
We're halfway through COP26 and here at Teach Starter we've been talking a lot about climate change. To wrap up this short series, Michael and Bron sp...
Early Years Sustainability Education in Finland: Agent Adventure
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How to Talk to Anxious Students About Sensitive Issues
This week we're offering some practical tips to help support students with anxiety. We also look into some ways to spot if a child isn't coping or is...
Climate Change Education: Collective Action Starts in Schools
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference starts later today in Glasgow, where world leaders are meeting to discuss climate change and the future. What w...
When Students Ask About Climate Change
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Earth Day's Climate Literacy Campaign - Rachel Weisbrot
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, the COP 26, beginning in Glasgow next week, producer Michael sat down to chat with Rachel Wiesbrot, from Ea...
The Road to COP26
Over the coming weeks, the Teach Starter podcast will be bringing you up to date information environmental education, and where to start. This is our...
How well does the curriculum support teachers on sustainability and climate change?
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The Happy Teacher Revolution - Danna Thomas
Danna Thomas is a former Baltimore City Public School teacher turned founder of a global initiative to support the mental health and wellness of educa...
Sustainability in the Classroom and the Staffroom
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Report Card Advice From Real Teachers
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Supporting Students with Additional Needs - Ally Lovejoy
In this episode you’ll hear from Ally Lovejoy, a Minnesota teacher who has always found joy in working with children with additional needs. Ally curr...
How to Use our Resources on Google Slides!
In this episode Jill and Bron talk you through how to easily convert our PDF resources into Google Slides ready for your Google Classroom?! We’ve had...
Teaching Kids About Food and Environmental Sustainability
Stephanie Alexander is a pioneering food writer, and was the first woman to own and manage a world class restaurant in Australia. She became a Member...
What's the grossest thing you've touched in the classroom?
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Being Culturally Relevant for our Students - Casey Hall
Casey Hall is a certified K-12 music teacher who originally thought he was destined to be a high school band director, but who has found so much happi...
Curating Your Best Teacher Wardrobe!
It's a new season, a new term, and time to think about what we're going to wear! We asked teachers for their best hints and tips on professional dress...
Tell us which state you teach in, without telling us!
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Avoid Teacher Burnout - Angela Watson
Angela Watson is a teacher and is also the host of the Truth for Teachers podcast! She's here on Teach Starter today talking about teacher wellbeing,...
Quality Time - an Action Plan (Teacher Workload)
The Quality Time program seeks to "simplify and modernise administrative processes and practices, to ensure that teacher and school leader time is spe...
What Does the Word 'Burnout' Mean to You?
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Unleash Your Creativity - Cassie Stephens
"When you're a happy person, you're a happy teacher. Your happiness is what will be contagious in your classroom!"
The incredible Cassie Stephe...
Handwriting!
Let's talk handwriting!
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How Much Do Teachers Work on Weekends?
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LGBTQ Student Wellbeing and Safety - Erin Castillo
How we can cultivate safe classroom culture for LGBTQ students and families?
Erin Castillo teaches Special Ed and is a peer counsellor in the C...
Creating Safe Schools for LBGTQ Students and Families
Pride month has come and gone for another year, and whilst it was a wonderful time highlighting and celebrating our LGBTQ community, it’s still absolu...
What Would You Change about Education?
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