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All the Ways to Play! Jun 21, 2020

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How fun! This episode focuses on the different styles of play children use to learn in early childhood! Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Voice Warm Ups For Teachers Jun 21, 2020

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Voice coach and Tik Tok superstar Sally Prosser is back again with an easy, 3-step, 1-minute voice warm up for teachers! Do it in your car, your classroom or the staffroom to save your voice in the winter months and beyond! Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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The Black Lives Matter Movement - Amplifying Voices Jun 18, 2020

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In this episode with Mr D, we talk about the Black Lives Matter movement which the world is embracing. Mr D tells us what is happening in the US, talks about the importance of "passing the mic" to people of colour, and chats about the importance of being an ally in the movement. Most importantly, we talk about the role of teachers in self-education, and education of young people. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Reporting on Home Learning - Comment Bank to Help You! Jun 14, 2020

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Teach Starter's experienced teacher and resource creator Janeen has just published a new resource: a comment bank to help you write reports on your students' progress on home and remote learning. In this episode, Jill and Bron talk about the best Teach Starter resources to support you as you write your semester 1 2020 report cards! Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Closing the Gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Uni Students Jun 13, 2020

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Ben Lewis is the director of the Dandjoo Darbalung Indigenous access program at St Catherine's College in WA. The program enables Indigenous people to access college and tertiary education at Perth's five leading universities. Dandjoo Darbalung provides a wrap-around pastoral, cultural and academic program for Indigenous students so they can be successful at university. With community support, Dandjoo Darbalung has delivered amazing results, improving academic outcomes for First Nations students. In this episode, Ben, originally a secondary teacher, talks about his experience completing his prac and working in a rural setting in Newman, WA. He also talks about the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal students when it comes to accessing tertiary education. Ben discusses the need for more Aboriginal professionals in the community, and how the program he oversees supports aboriginal students to reach their academic goals. Want to find out more about closing the gap? The 2020 Closing the Gap Report outlines progress against targets set in 2008. It marks the twelfth time a report is tabled in Parliament on progress toward Closing the Gap. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Parent Teacher Interviews with Mr D Jun 13, 2020

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If you turn up to a PT interview and Mr D is sitting across the table, expect some truth bombs! Mr D is a huge advocate for "calling it like it is", and his students benefit from this. Education is all about team work and school-home teacher-parent collaboration in the best interests of the student, so no sugar coating! Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Baseline Assessments for Mid-Year Back to School Jun 07, 2020

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We're so used to pre-testing and assessing students at the beginning of the school year, but unexpectedly now find ourselves needing to gauge learning and knowledge gained during home learning. Using our Assess tool, you can choose from many different templates designed by teachers to check your students' progress and identify gaps in learning, and to inform your planning into semester 2. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Teaching Persuasive Writing in the Early Years Jun 06, 2020

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Persuasive writing in the early years is a complicated skill to master. Understanding the generic structure of a persuasive text, using correct spelling and punctuation with varied sentence structure, and understanding and incorporating the persuasive devices is a lot! In this episode, Early Years teacher and blogger Holly shares her top tips and best resources for teaching persuasive writing to young children. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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School Camps, Day Camps and Excursions (The Tea with Mr D) Jun 04, 2020

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Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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Re-Engaging Your Students After Extended Absence from School May 31, 2020

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As Australian kids head back into classrooms, another wave of change sweeps over our schools. Here are some strategies to help engage the learners in your class upon their return to the classroom. Join us in our new For the Love of Teaching Facebook group, where we chat about the podcast, feature live vids of guests, and talk teaching! 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 by Teach Starter. We make quality, downloadable teaching resources that save teachers hours of time and make their classrooms buzz!

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