Harmony Day changed to Harmony Week in 2013, so it's a great time to celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism in our schools and communities. We have heaps of fantastic, engaging teaching resources for you to share with your class to help them get into the spirit of Harmony Time! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Harmony Week Classroom Activities

It was Bron's birthday this week (hello, 36!!!) so she and Mr D were talking celebrations in the classroom! Teachers have had to think of lots of ways to innovate on the old cupcake and song routine, due to the pandemic. Mr D has some great ideas for birthday fun in the classroom! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class Member Birthdays, with Mr D

In this episode, Jill and Bron play Teacher Bingo - a 'Never-Have-I-Ever' - style game all about teaching experiences. Play along and see if you can beat their high score! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try Teacher Bingo!

The first rule of using Youtube in the classroom: preview every video you plan to show in full! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The YouTube Mistake (Classic Mr D)

Being a teacher and a parent can be a tricky balance to strike. Jill and Bron share their experiences of when their first children started school and they found themselves on the other side of the classroom door! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being a Teacher-Parent (Re-Buzz)

How's your digital space looking? Do you find it easier or harder to keep your digital files and correspondence in order than physical ones? Take our email inbox challenge!  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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital Organisation with Mr D

There's no need to go to great expense to have a great classroom! In this episode, listen as Jill and Bron share some economical tips for setting up your learning space.  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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classroom Setup on a Budget

Teachers have a love/hate relationship with copy machines. Mr D has a solution for restacking your copier in a TikTok worthy way! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr D's Photocopier Fight

Teachers love to plan and organise! There's nothing like a fresh new teacher planner. Whether you love a paper planner or a digital one, we have lots of ideas for your perfect planner! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital Planners for Teachers!

Mr D is going to kindergarten! Joe's about to embark on a brand new role in his ultimate grade level! Listen to his thoughts as he prepares to go back into the classroom after two years out as a touring comedian!  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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr D Has Landed His Dream Job!

After a heavy year last year, with plenty of challenges for the young people we educate, it's time to refocus for another year of learning.  In this episode we take you through some lovely gratitude activites from our Gratitude Resource Collection, to help your students reflect positively and find the good in each day.  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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gratitude Activities for Kids to Create a Positive Mindset

Laura Mitchell is a teacher librarian (TL) from the Gold Coast. She's passionate about the vital role teacher librarians play in the education profession. In this episode, Laura shares insights about what she does, how 2020 changed her role, how students benefit from having a qualified teacher librarian in their school library, and finally how classroom teachers can benefit from harnessing the expertise of their teacher librarian! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Your Teacher Librarian Can Support Your Start to the Year

What's the silliest thing you've had to do in front of your class? Mr D has a cracker! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr D Turns on the Waterworks (Classic Mr D)

Our brand new All About Me Display Walls have us buzzing! Choose from one of three themes to help your students share some info about themselves and get to know their peers, whilst creating a beautiful collaborative classroom display!  These are the newest addition to our All About Me Collection, so hit up teachstarter.com to grab these great resources for your students! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collaborative Classroom Displays to Start the Year!

It's time to head back into the classroom! As we await our young students to come bursting energetically through the doors in coming weeks, Mr D shares his own plans for heading back to the classroom! 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 for teachers by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the Classroom, with Mr D!

Welcome to the Teach Starter podcast, For the Love of Teaching. Join us as we chat to inspirational, everyday teachers. It's real, it's uplifting, it's funny: it's for the love of teaching!