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In this episode, we take a look at the ups and downs of.... playground duty! Weather, unfamiliar students, bulk kids... it's all happening! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas is the story chosen for this year's NSS! Hear all about our free resources for lower and upper primary classrooms! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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A career in education can look vastly different from one professional to the next. And over time, professional goals take different shapes. So what your ideals are as a preservice teacher are can evolve during your career. Employment options in the education sector are incredibly varied, which is just one of the reasons the teaching profession is so enticing to school leavers. Some of us are adamant that we’re destined for a lengthy career in the classroom, delivering curriculum, assessing, but importantly, building relationships with students. But others have aspirations to be school leaders. But that’s not to say it’s a trade-off. In the role of deputy or assistant principal, head of curriculum, head of department, or indeed school principal, educators still influence, inspire and engage with students on a daily basis. They also coordinate and support school staff, mentor establishing and beginning teachers, are an integral part of a school’s behaviour management program, and much, much more. If you’ve ever so much as thought about what it would be like to become a school executive, this is the episode for you. I’ll be talking with two teachers who made the decision to step into school leadership without sacrificing their classroom teaching roles. To attend our next live podcast event, visit www.teachstarter.com/events 
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Are you running low on binge-worthy tv and streaming shows to watch? Here are Mr D and Bron's top tips? Already seen these ones? Tell us what you're watching by emailing [email protected] Aussie TV: We Can Be Heroes Summer Heights High Lunatics RBT Bluey US TV: Tiger King Love is Blind Too Hot to Handle 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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With kids returning to school in the next few weeks, there may be a few worries for teachers and parents to work together to address! Here are four ways you can help manage students' worries. 1. Back to School Again poem 2. Circle Discussion 3. Worry Waterfall resource 4. Visual Timetable 
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Vocal Coach Sally Prosser is back to talk all about voice effectiveness for teachers! Sal takes us through some confidence-boosting self talk routines, some strategies for getting our voices back down to earth, and some great tips for commanding an audience (class!). 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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This week Mr D takes us through the dos and don'ts of home isolation fashion (quarantine if you're in the States). Basically, comfort is key so anything goes. Just be careful on your Zoom meetings! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Change has been the theme of 2020, and with restrictions lifting, students are beginning to repopulate Australia's schools. Join Jill and Bron as they chat through some of the vibes teachers, parents and students are experiencing. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Poetry is a tricky text type to teach, due to various poem-type structures. In this episode, Teach Starter resource creator Steph, who has developed Teach Starter's comprehensive poetry units, talks us through how she plans and teaches poetry units in the classroom. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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In this episode, Mr D challenges you to take a lesson you were super familiar with teaching (you know those old chestnuts that just work time after time to engage the kids and get the learning happening!), and reinvent it for learning from home. Make a restaurant ordering maths lesson and Uber Eats lesson, for example. Because #lifeskills (plus math, economics, problem solving, health, literacy!) Have a great weekend teachers, and listen out for Mr D's special message for you at the end of the episode! 
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Teachers often say they got into this awesome profession for the kids. The students, the relationships and bonds we form, the moments of connection, are all the silver linings of our careers - a reward for the late nights, the busy days, the commitment we invest in education. Here are three simple ways to reconnect with your students, and to help them reconnect with one another and with people in the community during Covid-19 isolation. 
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Hey there, twinkle toes! Are your feet telling you they're not happy? Podiatrist Sara from Frankie 4 Footwear joins me today to talk all things foot health! Teaching is a profession which is known to be physically demanding, right down to the floor. Sara tells us about the common mistakes teachers make when it comes to their feet, and offers some great, professional tips for preventing future foot conditions and alleviating current pain. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Are you all over TikTok? Or are you yet to dip a toe in? Mr D, a seasoned TikTok user, shares helpful hints and tips, as well as the audio from his very first viral video. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Positive reinforcement is a big part of classroom management in today's... classrooms. So how do you deliver positive reinforcement to your students in the absence of the actual classroom? Jill and Bron are here with some ideas to help! In an uncertain and somewhat unsettling time for kids, retaining some of the familiar routines from their classroom can help alleviate stress. Teachers are busily (and awesomely!) transferring years of their practise in the classroom to the virtual classrooms we've all been popped into during the Covid19 pandemic. Here are six ways to help your kids and build them up! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Dr Sam Manger from The GP Show joins me today with loads of practical advice for teachers working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sam is a GP on the Sunshine Coast with special interests in lifestyle medicine and mental health. He is also the President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode: How can movement improve teachers' physical and mental health. The benefits of regular sleep on teachers' health. The one thing you should stop today to help improve your wellbeing during Covid-19. The importance of personal connection during physical isolation. The correlation between mental and physical health - mid and body connection. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Teachers, how are you holding up? Are you totally smashing remote learning? Go, you! Are you struggling to adjust a little bit? That's totally okay. We're here to let you know that it's okay if you haven't found your stride yet, and there's plenty of creative inspiration coming out of isolation. So hop online, get some ideas to use yourself, or show your students some other amazing teachers' work. Let's remember to life one another up. in 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Kids can have trouble regulating their emotions at the best of times. So throw a global pandemic into the mix, and we've noticed that our own kids are feeling a bit out of sorts. From talking to teachers and parents, we've heard that lots of children are experiencing emotional upset, which they can't quite describe. Some adults are feeling this way too. We've developed a brand new, gorgeous resource called Mood Trackers, which help children to identify when their mood is changing, record their feelings simply, and open up conversations with trusted adults. Keep listening to the end of the episode to find out what you absolutely must bring along next week to listen to The Buzz! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Dr Sam Manger from The GP Show joins me today with loads of practical advice for teachers working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sam is a GP on the Sunshine Coast with special interests in lifestyle medicine and mental health. He is also the President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode: What is Lifestyle Medicine? What are the risk factors for moderate to severe Covid-19 infection? What measures should teachers take to physically protect themselves against Covid-19? What foods and/or supplements should teachers include in their diets to boost immunity? 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Anyone going a little bonkers in iso? This is a time which is challenging us all, no matter who we are or where we live. It's also a time where amazing creativity is being unleashed and set upon the internet! Join Mr D talking about his favourite finds online. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Jill and Bron chat about Teach Starter's amazing new FREE resource, 65 Things to Do With Kids at Home. Every activity is fun, with learning opportunities and experiences embedded. Send a copy home to your students' families today! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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"The new normal" is the term many teachers and parents are using to describe this sudden change of circumstances to the children in our lives. This new normal is a way of viewing what can be seen as inconvenient, stressful, tumultuous and harmful to our health, as something we can adjust to. Ally is a Grade 2 teacher who has been open in sharing her journey adjusting to teaching remotely, due to Covid19 restrictions. In this episode she shares what the new normal looks like for herself and her students. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Zoom meetings, lessons and catch ups have become a huge thing in the past few weeks. Funny things happen on Zoom. Listen in to Mr D talking about the challenges and laughs in this totally weird time. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Brace yourself; winter is coming. And so are the germs! For kids, simple hygiene hacks like effective hand-washing and appropriate coughing/sneezing practises can have a great effect on how they stay well. In this episode, Jill and Bron share all of their favourite tips for teaching kids about germs! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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In mid-March, as the emerging Covid-19 crisis impacted Australians, preschool teacher Hannah Goldspink observed fewer and fewer students turning up. Although the Federal government was instructing children to still go to school, parents were concerned and deciding to withdraw their young pupils. Hannah felt the uncertainty of those little students still attending. Those, whose parents were deemed “essential workers”, who essentially had nowhere else to go during the days. She wanted them to know that although quieter than usual, preschool was still a safe place for them Hannah penned her lovely story dedicated to the children of Australia’s essential workforce, to help them to understand big changes happening in their little lives. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Supply teachers, you're the unsung heroes of the teaching profession! Just quietly, we think you're amazing. Flexible, caring, able, professional. Mr D and Bron have both spent time supply teaching (or sub teaching, or even sub-ply teaching!), so we know your challenges. But what happens when a supply teacher occasionally drops the ball? Well, Mr D has had this happen (more than once). They say it takes two to tango, and the relationship between a class teacher and a supply teacher can be delicate. We each have to hold up our end of the bargain to make this gig work! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Kids the world over are going through a lot. At Teach Starter, our mindfulness activities have always been super popular with teachers. We've now developed a home learning pack full of our best mindfulness activities and it's completely free. In this episode, Jill and Bron share all of their favourite tips for teaching kids about the benefits of mindfulness! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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We find ourselves in very uncertain and unsettling times. For most of us, life continues – albeit an altered reality – but with the underlying sense that everything we know has been changed. Our children aren’t immune to sub-surface bubbling of societal anxiety brought about by the unprecedented pandemic. Stress and anxiety are becoming commonly experienced by our kids. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and they’re navigating it at a very young age. For teachers and parents, we’re looking for ways to teach and resourcing learning in new ways. One effective teaching tool in the primary years is picture books, and author Julia Cook has a huge collection of stories to help adults know what to say and how to say it, and to help kids build skills to combat anxiety, stress and irritability. Julia’s an internationally recognised award-winning children’s book author and parenting expert. Her picture books are a staple in school libraries and homes everywhere, and they’re loved by parents, teachers and children for their beautiful, simple messages about emotional learning and life strategies. Thanks for listening to this episode. To order any of Julia’s books, head to JuliaCookOnline.com. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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In schools, you know we love our specialist teachers. They know their stuff. They take our kids off our hands so we can actually do some marking. They return them in one piece, happy and relaxed. Mr D has some important messages for specialist teachers and he shares them here. You'll have to listen to hear Mr D's other brilliant tips. Yas, honey! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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It's a totally unprecedented and strange time for many of us. We are thinking of you, teachers, and recognise and appreciate the amazing work you do for your students and communities. We'll be bringing you practical support by talking through our weekly Learning From Home Timetables every Monday morning on The Buzz. Keep going, you've got this. Check out our new Online Learning Hub where you can create your own online learning resources for your students to complete remotely. Upload a video, add text, and include some resources, then share with your students. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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In this episode, Jill and I re-live our experiences as pregnant professionals! If you haven't been a pregnant teacher, prepare for some hilarious truth-bombs. If you are (or have been) a pregnant teacher, you'll definitely relate! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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It’s a process that goes by many names. Project-Based Learning, Personal Interest Projects, Inquiry-Based Projects, Active Exploration Projects… Genius Hour is our name for it at Teach Starter! Today I’m here talking with Sam from Make Sparks Fly on Instagram all about PBL! So what is PBL? Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in personally meaningful projects, connecting the classroom to the real world. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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If ever there was a random podcast episode about teaching, this is it. We're not ones to stick to a script, but this episode gets real. Mr D shares some top tips for Coronavirus rationing and for your first year of teaching. Rules for life: 1. Two squares per poo. 2. Be besties with your "secry". You'll have to listen to hear Mr D's other brilliant tips. Yas, honey! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Harmony Week is on the 15-21st of March and is held every year in Australia. It’s a day that as a school community you can celebrate diversity! A day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home, from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. Students can learn and understand how all Australians from diverse backgrounds equally belong to this nation and enrich it. Last year we wrote about Harmony Day and included some really cute Harmony Day activities for the classroom. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Teach Starter's Little Learners Month continues! In this episode you'll hear from Ally Lovejoy, a second year Minnesota teacher who has always found joy in working with children with additional needs. Ally currently teaches children with mental health diagnoses such as Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive disorder, giving them a safe and accepting place in her classroom where they can learn and develop at their own pace. We've produced a stack of new Little Learners resources for K-3 classrooms and are excited to share them with you. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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On Mr D's recent trip to visit the Teach Starter team in Australia, he picked up a few sustainability tricks to take home to Seattle! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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How are you doing, teachers? Hanging in there? The beginning of the school year can be especially draining, so it's crucial to show ourselves and our colleagues kindness. Our brand new blog, Teacher Survival Kit, shows you all the ways you can pop together a little kit of goodies to keep behind your desk - in case of emergencies. In this episode, Jill and Bron share all of their favourite teacher things, which would be perfect to include in a teacher survival kit! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Have you heard of The Daily Five? Ally is a passionate teacher who has used this awesome program to engage and delight her beautiful students. She’s a huge fan of the Daily Five and she documents her students’ learnings on her Instagram page, @theyoungeducator, in her highlighted stories, so check them out. Ally says The Daily 5 has been a game-changer for her and her students. We've produced a stack of new Little Learners resources for K-3 classrooms and are excited to share them with you. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Have you ever had a lesson that just got totally derailed? One where you looked on in shock, wishing you could do something to stop the disaster? Well, Mr D has. Several times, actually! Always cool, calm and collected, Mr D knows how to diffuse a situation (and live to tell the hilarious tale!) On this episode, Mr D shares of a time when he allowed his young students to explore their creativity through visual arts. The art class itself went well; it was the group sharing to conclude the lesson which took a critical turn for the worst! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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At Teach Starter, we've declared March Little Learners' Month. You asked for more early years teaching resources, and we've come through with the goods. For the entire month of March, we're publishing heaps of early years educational resources! In this episode, find out how the whole team at Teach Starter worked collaboratively and loved popping these resources together, and hear about Jill and Bron's favourite brand now resources. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Early Years teachers, this one's for you! We're kicking off Little Learners Month at Teach Starter, which means we're dedicating March to all the amazing teachers inspiring young and eager minds. This week's guest on For the Love of Teaching is foundation teacher Nicole, who you'll find on Instagram as Teaching This Way! Listen in to this cute and hilarious episode where Nicole shows some of the funniest things her students have disclosed during show and tell in her classroom over the years. Nicole also talks about the benefits of teaching speaking and listening skills in early years classroom. Coming up on For the Love of Teaching is early years teacher Ally, who this year has a grade 2 class, and she's going to share all about her experiences teaching literacy with The Daily 5. Later in the month I'll chat with another teacher, Ally, who teachers early years special education in Texas. We've produced a stack of new Little Learners resources for K-3 classrooms and are excited to share them with you. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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... Or they may not. In this episode, we find out all about Mr D's childhood. What birth order place did he hold in his family? What was his own early education like? At what point did he start wearing blankets as runway-ready outfits, complete with accessories? Did he always have that little bit of something special for a life in show business? All will be revealed! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Research shows that kids need to move and take brain breaks to improve their concentration and brain activity. In this episode I run through some simple yet effective brain break ideas to try with your class! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Okay teachers: hands up if you’ve ever lost your voice! After a sports carnival, a performance rehearsal, playground duty or even just a regular day in your classroom? You’re not alone! Research shows that teachers are three to five times more likely to experience voice problems than the general population, with up to 20% of teachers acutely affected each year (Pemberton, 2008). Despite this, many of us haven’t learnt much about our voice, let alone how important voice care is for teachers. It’s important for us to understand a few key things about our voices so that we can take care of this crucial tool. Today I’m joined by voice coach, Sally Prosser and we’re going to talk to us about vocal style and later, voice care. Subscribe to That Voice Podcast here. Follow Sally on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Whoa! It's one thing to drop an obscenity in front of your teacher, but it's a whole other game when you then try to lie about it! Teaching definitely keeps you on your toes. 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Clean Up Australia Day is an excellent opportunity to teach our students about environmental issues such as litter and pollution. From single-use plastic, to waterway pollution, right through to the dangers that humans' discarded rubbish pose to our flora and fauna, it's a great teachable experience with practical connections. Jill and I talk in this episode about the upcoming schools' Clean Up Australia Day on 28 February, and show you just how easy it is to get your school involved. You'll find plenty of practical resources on the Clean Up Australia Day website, and we have lots of interesting follow-up activities to consolidate learning at Teach Starter! 
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Sarah is an assistant principal and classroom teacher. She shares her journey to becoming an Opportunity Class teacher in this episode. Sarah uses a research-based approach, combined with project-based learning, to help her class of high-achieving students reach their goals. We discussed what it means to be a gifted and talented student, what traits gifted and talented students possess, and Sarah gave some great tips for classroom teachers on differentiating to higher-ability learners in their settings. You can follow Sarah on Instagram! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Teachers are often called upon to do lots of things that aren't on the job description. In particular, young, eager, bright-eyed and bushy tailed early career teachers! Mr D fell into a trap of accepting too many extra curricular activities, but he soon figured out how to manage them! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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February 14 is traditionally known as Valentine's Day, but more recently has become renowned for the celebration of libraries! On today's episode, we chat about some of the different ways you and your class can celebrate library lovers and our magnificent librarians and library aides! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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Do you, as an educator, feel adequately equipped to teach your students about cyber safety? Do you feel comfortable in your duty to report any incidences of misconduct against students in the online space? The internet is an incredible resource, a wonderful utopia of seemingly endless knowledge. The keeper of interesting and diverse communities and ever-changing technologies. As teachers it’s both out privilege and responsibility to integrate the cyber world into the lives of our students. But just like in the physical world, there are dangers to be aware of and protect against. 11 February is Safer Internet Day. On this day, millions of people around the world unite to raise awareness about online safety issues and inspire positive change. So it’s a great opportunity to revise and review your own online safety initiatives. The Office of the E-Safety Commissioner has plenty of ideas and resources to help improve the online safety of your students or young children and your community. Join me as I speak with Clint Bopping from the Australian Federal Police's Think U Know Program and Trent and Sam from the Cyber Safety Project for information you need to keep your students safe. Think U Know Contacts: Facebook Web Cyber Safety Project Contacts: Instagram Facebook Web 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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You'd think that chatting with a class of Grade Ones about what's going on in their lives would be a fairly innocuous speaking and listening task, right? That's what Mr D thought when he filled in for a colleague. But he was wrong! No good deed goes unpunished, as they say! 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 make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! 
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