The Teachers' Podcast
The Teachers' Podcast
Playlist by The Teachers' PodcastWelcome! 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 con…124 clip(s) in playlist
Homework Part 1: The Evidence
It’s time to talk about all things homework in the first of our two-part discussion! In this first episode, Chris and Emma focus on the research behind homework – what is the impact, how much should be set and how often should it be set? With a discussion about the history of homework along the …
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Table Arrangements
This week, Emma and Chris tackle how to arrange tables in your classroom! They discuss the pros and cons of the three most common ways of organising tables, such as impact on pupil focus, how social interaction can be affected and how navigating around the classroom is a key consideration. With ane…
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Etymology
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 et…
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Morphology
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 embeddin…
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Orthography
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 aut…
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Phase 1 Phonics
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 …
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Reading to Your Class
In this episode, Chris and Emma celebrate one of the simplest (and most magical) things teachers do: reading aloud to your class. No guided reading, no assessments—just you, a book and your pupils, sharing stories together. They chat about why it’s so powerful for building vocabulary, imaginatio…
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Sustainability
In this episode, Chris and Emma are discussing sustainability and what this looks like in primary schools. They break down what sustainability actually means, share real classroom ideas you can try straight away and swap plenty of relatable stories along the way. From simple swaps and clever c…
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AI in the Classroom
In this episode, Emma and Chris chat all things AI in the classroom, with Chris sharing his insights while Emma admits she’s still a bit on the fence. They break down what AI actually is, how fast it’s evolving and some of the handy ways it can support teaching—from saving time to creating useful r…
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Outdoor Learning
In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss outdoor learning, with Emma bringing all the passion and experience and Chris admitting he’s still a bit of a beginner in this area. Emma shares why she loves it so much as she talks through its amazing benefits. Anecdotes and examples are swapped including…
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