In the final part of our three-episode deep dive into orthography, morphology and
etymology as part of the writing framework, Chris and Emma talk all about excellent
etymology! With an explanation of what this is, suggestions for how to teach it within
your classroom and quick-win games on using etymology to impact spelling, this
episode will help you understand what etymology is and how you can immediately
start threading it into your teaching.

This week’s teacher tip is an easy one to help your class community too. Hit
download and enjoy!

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk

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In the final part of our three-episode deep dive into orthography, morphology and etymology as part of the writing framework, Chris and Emma talk all about excellent etymology! With an explanation of what this is, suggestions for how to teach it within your classroom and quick-win games on using etymology to impact spelling, this episode will help you understand what etymology is and how you can immediately start threading it into your teaching.
This week&rsquo;s teacher tip is an easy one to help your class community too. Hit download and enjoy!
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>
&nbsp;Visit our sponsors: Tandem Teach:&nbsp;<a href="http://tandemteach.ai" aria-label="Link tandemteach.ai">tandemteach.ai</a> Classroom Secrets: <a href="http://classroomsecrets.co.uk" aria-label="Link classroomsecrets.co.uk">classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>

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This is a space for everyone working in primary education. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting learning this is your place to hear real, honest and relatable conversations about school life.

Originally hosted by Claire Riley for the first three seasons, Season 4 introduces new hosts Chris and Emma, bringing a fresh energy and plenty of staffroom-style chat.

Created in association with Classroom Secrets and proudly sponsored by them, the podcast is backed by research-informed, ready-to-use lesson content that supports adaptive teaching—helping you save time and focus on what matters most.

Grab a brew, pop your headphones in, and join us for a chat!

Welcome!
This is a space for everyone working in primary education. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a school, or supporting learning this is your place to hear real, honest and relatable conversations about school life.
Originally hosted by Claire Riley for the first three seasons, Season 4 introduces new hosts Chris and Emma, bringing a fresh energy and plenty of staffroom-style chat.
Created in association with Classroom Secrets and proudly sponsored by them, the podcast is backed by research-informed, ready-to-use lesson content that supports adaptive teaching&mdash;helping you save time and focus on what matters most.
Grab a brew, pop your headphones in, and join us for a chat!

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Etymology

In the second part of our three-episode deep dive into orthography, morphology and etymology as part of the writing framework, Chris and Emma talk all about the marvellous world of morphology! Full of information about how to teach morphology

both explicitly and implicitly, strategies for embedding it within your classroom and the linguistic theory behind it, this episode is sure to help you tackle morphemes to bolster your teaching of spelling.

With a teacher tip linked to your personal wellbeing, there is lots to discover in this episode so get downloading!

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk

Visit our sponsors:
Tandem Teach: tandemteach.ai
Classroom Secrets: classroomsecrets.co.uk

In the second part of our three-episode deep dive into orthography, morphology and etymology as part of the writing framework, Chris and Emma talk all about the marvellous world of morphology! Full of information about how to teach morphology
both explicitly and implicitly, strategies for embedding it within your classroom and&nbsp;the linguistic theory behind it, this episode is sure to help you tackle morphemes to&nbsp;bolster your teaching of spelling.
With a teacher tip linked to your personal wellbeing, there is lots to discover in this&nbsp;episode so get downloading! Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a> Visit our sponsors: Tandem Teach:&nbsp;<a href="http://tandemteach.ai" aria-label="Link tandemteach.ai">tandemteach.ai</a> Classroom Secrets: <a href="http://classroomsecrets.co.uk" aria-label="Link classroomsecrets.co.uk">classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>

Morphology 

Chris and Emma kick off a three‑part series exploring the building blocks of spelling, starting with orthography—how children learn what “looks right” in written English.  

Chris shares the roots of his love for language, why English spelling is so complex and how phonics, pattern‑spotting and automaticity shape confident writers.  

They unpack spelling across EYFS to KS2, touch on Ofsted’s expectations and offer practical ways teachers can support children without overwhelming them. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk

Chris and Emma kick off a three‑part series exploring the building blocks of spelling, starting with orthography&mdash;how children learn what &ldquo;looks right&rdquo; in written English.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chris shares the roots of his love for language, why English spelling is so complex and how phonics, pattern‑spotting and automaticity shape confident writers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They unpack spelling across EYFS to KS2, touch on Ofsted&rsquo;s expectations and offer practical ways teachers can support children without overwhelming them.&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>

Orthography

In this episode of the Teachers Podcast, Chris and Emma dive into phase one phonics—the playful sound-focused stage that comes before the more official letters and reading.  

Emma explains how it’s all about listening, rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and oral blending, giving children the foundations for confident reading later on. From environmental sounds to body percussion, voice experiments, and fun games like I-Spy, they explore practical ways to bring phonics to life in nursery and early years classrooms—and even revisit it with older children when needed.  

It’s a happy reminder that phonics is about playing with sounds, building attention, and sparking a love of language. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk 

In this episode of the Teachers Podcast,&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;and Emma dive into&nbsp;phase one phonics&mdash;the playful sound-focused stage that comes before the more official letters and reading.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Emma explains how it&rsquo;s all about listening, rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and oral blending, giving children the foundations for confident reading later on. From environmental sounds to body percussion, voice experiments, and fun games like I-Spy, they explore practical ways to bring phonics to life in nursery and early years classrooms&mdash;and even revisit it with older children when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a happy reminder that phonics is about playing with sounds, building attention, and sparking a love of language.&nbsp;
Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk&nbsp;

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