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Mr D's Home Learning Challenge for TEACHERS May 07, 2020

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In this episode, Mr D challenges you to take a lesson you were super familiar with teaching (you know those old chestnuts that just work time after time to engage the kids and get the learning happening!), and reinvent it for learning from home. Make a restaurant ordering maths lesson and Uber Eats lesson, for example. Because #lifeskills (plus math, economics, problem solving, health, literacy!) Have a great weekend teachers, and listen out for Mr D's special message for you at the end of the episode!

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Showing Kindness in a Crisis - Maintaining Relationships and Connections May 03, 2020

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Teachers often say they got into this awesome profession for the kids. The students, the relationships and bonds we form, the moments of connection, are all the silver linings of our careers - a reward for the late nights, the busy days, the commitment we invest in education. Here are three simple ways to reconnect with your students, and to help them reconnect with one another and with people in the community during Covid-19 isolation.

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Foot Care for Teachers: Take Care of Those Tootsies! May 02, 2020

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Hey there, twinkle toes! Are your feet telling you they're not happy? Podiatrist Sara from Frankie 4 Footwear joins me today to talk all things foot health! Teaching is a profession which is known to be physically demanding, right down to the floor. Sara tells us about the common mistakes teachers make when it comes to their feet, and offers some great, professional tips for preventing future foot conditions and alleviating current pain. 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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Mr D's TikTok Tips for Teachers Apr 30, 2020

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Are you all over TikTok? Or are you yet to dip a toe in? Mr D, a seasoned TikTok user, shares helpful hints and tips, as well as the audio from his very first viral video. 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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Positive Reinforcement Ideas for Remote Learning Apr 26, 2020

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Positive reinforcement is a big part of classroom management in today's... classrooms. So how do you deliver positive reinforcement to your students in the absence of the actual classroom? Jill and Bron are here with some ideas to help! In an uncertain and somewhat unsettling time for kids, retaining some of the familiar routines from their classroom can help alleviate stress. Teachers are busily (and awesomely!) transferring years of their practise in the classroom to the virtual classrooms we've all been popped into during the Covid19 pandemic. Here are six ways to help your kids and build them up! 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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GP Chat - Covid-19 Health and Wellbeing for Teachers Part 2 Apr 25, 2020

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Dr Sam Manger from The GP Show joins me today with loads of practical advice for teachers working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sam is a GP on the Sunshine Coast with special interests in lifestyle medicine and mental health. He is also the President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode: How can movement improve teachers' physical and mental health. The benefits of regular sleep on teachers' health. The one thing you should stop today to help improve your wellbeing during Covid-19. The importance of personal connection during physical isolation. The correlation between mental and physical health - mid and body connection. 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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Are You in a Funk? Jump Online and Let Inspiration In! Apr 23, 2020

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Teachers, how are you holding up? Are you totally smashing remote learning? Go, you! Are you struggling to adjust a little bit? That's totally okay. We're here to let you know that it's okay if you haven't found your stride yet, and there's plenty of creative inspiration coming out of isolation. So hop online, get some ideas to use yourself, or show your students some other amazing teachers' work. Let's remember to life one another up. in 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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Mood Trackers - Good for Students, Great for Teachers and Parents! Apr 19, 2020

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Kids can have trouble regulating their emotions at the best of times. So throw a global pandemic into the mix, and we've noticed that our own kids are feeling a bit out of sorts. From talking to teachers and parents, we've heard that lots of children are experiencing emotional upset, which they can't quite describe. Some adults are feeling this way too. We've developed a brand new, gorgeous resource called Mood Trackers, which help children to identify when their mood is changing, record their feelings simply, and open up conversations with trusted adults. Keep listening to the end of the episode to find out what you absolutely must bring along next week to listen to The Buzz! 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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GP Chat - Covid-19 Health and Wellbeing for Teachers Part 1 Apr 18, 2020

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Dr Sam Manger from The GP Show joins me today with loads of practical advice for teachers working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sam is a GP on the Sunshine Coast with special interests in lifestyle medicine and mental health. He is also the President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. In this episode: What is Lifestyle Medicine? What are the risk factors for moderate to severe Covid-19 infection? What measures should teachers take to physically protect themselves against Covid-19? What foods and/or supplements should teachers include in their diets to boost immunity? 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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Crazy Capers at Home with Mr D Apr 16, 2020

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Anyone going a little bonkers in iso? This is a time which is challenging us all, no matter who we are or where we live. It's also a time where amazing creativity is being unleashed and set upon the internet! Join Mr D talking about his favourite finds online. 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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