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, imagination and classroom community, how to make the time for it, choosing books that children actually love and leaning into the joy of storytelling with voices, gestures and pauses.  

Packed with practical tips and teacher anecdotes, this episode is a reminder that reading aloud isn’t an extra—it’s a core classroom experience worth protecting. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk 

In this episode, Chris and Emma celebrate one of the simplest (and most magical) things teachers do:&nbsp;reading aloud to your class. No guided reading, no assessments&mdash;just you, a&nbsp;book&nbsp;and your pupils, sharing stories together.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They chat about why it&rsquo;s so powerful for building vocabulary, imagination and classroom community, how to make the time for it, choosing books that children actually love and leaning into the joy of storytelling with voices, gestures and pauses.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Packed with practical tips and teacher anecdotes, this episode is a reminder that reading aloud isn&rsquo;t an extra&mdash;it&rsquo;s a core classroom experience worth protecting.&nbsp;
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

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—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!

The Teachers' Podcast

Reading to Your Class

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 classroom hacks to the bigger challenges schools face, this episode is packed with practical tips, a few laughs and just enough inspiration to help you take that first small step towards a greener classroom.  

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk  

In this episode,&nbsp;Chris and Emma&nbsp;are discussing&nbsp;sustainability and what this looks like in primary schools.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
From simple swaps and clever classroom hacks to the bigger challenges schools face, this episode is packed with practical tips, a few laughs and just enough inspiration to help you take that first small step towards a greener classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sustainability

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 resources.  

They touch on the trickier bits too, like ethics and whether or not we should really be thanking our devices!  

There’s plenty of relatable teacher chat, including report-writing woes and how AI can be really useful for saving time and finding resources that actually fit your class, plus a reminder that the human touch still matters most.  

There is also a super-simple tip with Emma chatting about pens again. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk 

In this episode, Emma and Chris chat all things&nbsp;AI in the classroom, with Chris sharing his insights while Emma admits she&rsquo;s still a bit on the fence. They break down what AI actually is, how fast it&rsquo;s evolving and some of the handy ways it can support teaching&mdash;from saving time to creating useful resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;
They touch on the trickier bits too, like ethics and whether or not we should really be thanking our devices!&nbsp;&nbsp;
There&rsquo;s plenty of relatable teacher chat, including report-writing woes and how AI can be really useful for saving time and finding resources that actually fit your class, plus a reminder that the human touch still matters most.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There is also a super-simple tip with Emma chatting about pens again.&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

AI in the Classroom

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 how much can be done with potatoes! 

They also address some tricky questions like how do you squeeze outdoor learning into an already packed curriculum? How do you find the space or the right location? How do you get your leadership team on board?   

This week’s useful tip involves Chris discussing an inventive use of a humble cushion. 

Get in touch: theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk 

In this episode, Chris and Emma discuss outdoor learning, with Emma bringing all the passion and experience and Chris admitting he&rsquo;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.&nbsp;
Anecdotes and examples are swapped including how much can be done with potatoes!&nbsp;
They also address some tricky questions like how do you squeeze outdoor learning into an already packed curriculum? How do you find the space or the right location? How do you get your leadership team on board?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
This week&rsquo;s useful tip involves Chris discussing an inventive use of a humble cushion.&nbsp;
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk">theteacherspodcast@classroomsecrets.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

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