Bonus 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 too many to cover in our 1- hour session! It was clear that the topic you were most interested in hearing about was behaviour management strategies. …

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 recording (with the presenters' slides), you can check that out here. Check out our webinars page for details about past and future events as well. Ha…

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! Have you subscribed to Teach Starter? Don’t forget! It means you’ll be the first to know whenever a new episode is released. At Teach Starter, we don't only make this great podcast for teachers! We al…

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 the best gift you've ever had from a little student? Have you subscribed to Teach Starter? Don’t forget! It means you’ll be the first to know whenev…

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 their fine motor skills lapse over the lengthy summer break. Today we're giving you ideas for helping your students head into the break with some ex…

Tell us your Elf on the Shelf ideas!

This is Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community! This week we asked teachers about Elf on the Shelf, and what these cheeky little characters are getting up to in your classrooms this year. If you're stuck for id…

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 to prevent learning loss, whilst remediating knowledge gaps caused by periods of remote teaching and learning. Today I’m joined by Sydney teacher pri…

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 held events throughout the year when they can.  This week Bron reports live from her school on the amazing Under 8s celebration they held in October…

End of Year Parting Gifts

This is Teacher Voicemail, where we give teachers a voice every week to reach thousands of other teachers and strengthen our community! This week we asked teachers, what will be your parting gift to your students? Emma joins Michael this week to chat about one of the real treats in rounding out th…

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 next term. In this episode, Michael and Bron are joined by Melanie Mokken from The Rainforest Alliance and Mike Creamer, a geography teacher from Pe…