Rainbow Skies for New Teachers
Welcome to Rainbow Skies for New Teachers, where we’re all about bite-sized tips and simple strategies for bright and busy new teachers. If you’re in the first few years of your career and want to make the rollercoaster ride of teaching more fun, streamlined, and stress-free… you’re in the right place. Hosted by Ashleigh and Alisha, the primary school teachers behind Rainbow Sky Creations. After 15 years in the classroom, we now mentor + support new teachers. You can follow us on Instagram or TikTok @rainbowskycreations To discover more helpful tips + tricks for teachers, head to http://www.rainbowskycreations.com
Episodes
Schools can be super inspiring and fun or they can be a total downer (trust us, we have seen it all in our teaching careers). It is so important that teachers come to work every day feeling happy and supported because it is crucial for the well-being and overall vibe of the staff.
When your team at work feel appreciated and enjoys being part of the staff team, that energy reflects in the amazing exp...
What is the best way to teach reading? Today, literacy specialist Malia Hollowell talks to us about best literacy practise.
Malia firmly believes that you don’t need to be a reading specialist to be an exceptional reading teacher. In this episode, she shares tools and strategies that will help all teachers (and therefore students) achieve success.
During our chat, we talk about:
- Why is ...
Ok, we admit it: Report Writing isn’t the most interesting topic in the world of teaching… but we can promise you that once you have listened to this episode, you will be armed with the best productivity hacks that will see your reports being written and completed in record speed!
Managing your time and working productively is the key to writing your reports in less time. Today we are going to t...
What is the key to success as a beginning teacher? Today we are talking with Vanessa, and she strongly feels that asking for help will propel you forward to become a confident first year teacher (and we agree). It isn’t always easy asking for help but as Vanessa says, progress is the goal and getting the support we need is a much quicker way to get closer to that goal.
Vanessa sees any challenge...
The benefits of music in education have been scientifically proven. Today, we will talk about the practical ways to use this research to create a bigger impact in your classroom.
Ricky from Amplify Music Education joins us and talks us through all the ways Music is beneficial to the students sitting in your classroom as well as some practical ways we can implement it.
We talk about:
- How ...
We are dropping this episode a little early to help you get organised - What are some fun ways I can start the new school term on that first day after the holidays?
The first day back after a school break can be challenging for everyone – teachers and students! We are, more likely than not, in holiday mode. The first day is the perfect time to reconnect with your class, find out about their holidays...
Classroom routines and procedures can be the magic link that can help your classroom run smoothly. They not only help build your class community and get your students working as a team, but they can save you so much time in your day when done well.
Today, we chat with Heidi and Emily from the Teacher Approved Podcast. They are passionate about helping teachers set up classroom routines and proce...
As teachers, we know engaging our students is key to enriching their learning experiences. That's why we're here to lend a helping hand with five practical strategies for revving up your classroom vibe:
- Incorporating student choice
- Inviting a little friendly competition
- Connecting to the real world (life outside the classroom)
- Utilising technology
- Using open-ended questions and activit...
Harmony Week (previously known as Harmony Day) is celebrated in Australia during March. It is about celebrating cultural diversity, tolerance and inclusiveness of all Australians.
The main message of Harmony Week is, everyone belongs in our Australian society.
The message of Harmony Week is such an important one to teach the next generation, and it is no surprise that teachers all over Austr...
Have you heard people online, around the staffroom, in teacher friend circles talking about the Science of Reading?
It is a hot topic right now and for good reason. Today, we are joined by literacy specialist Sara Marye from the Stellar Teaching Company. Sara dives into the Science of Reading and what makes it relevant in our classrooms in 2024.
We discuss:
- What is the Science of Readin...
How can you fit everything into the school day? Time is the one thing ALL teachers battle, but we are here to help you make the most out of the hours in your teaching day.
Let’s talk about changing our “Time Mindset” and how less is often more with our 7 strategies:
- Managing your expectations
- Being flexible and open to making adjustments
- Utilising small groups as a teaching method
- Identifying ev...
Ever wondered about the superpower of an Occupational Therapist or OT?
Today, we enjoyed talking to Dave Jereb, a trailblazer as a paediatric occupational therapist in Australia. With over two decades of experience, Dave is an accomplished practitioner and a true visionary in his field. His unwavering passion for delivering transformative solutions for challenging behaviour alongside his ho...
Math anxiety can be a significant barrier for many students, causing feelings of fear, stress, and avoidance when it comes to math-related tasks.
Children may suffer from math anxiety for various reasons, including past negative experiences, pressure to perform, a lack of confidence in their abilities, or a perception that math is too difficult or uninteresting. This anxiety can impact the...
So often, we only touch base with parents when there is a problem, whether it be academic, social, or behavioural. Today, we chat about how could we make time to communicate with parents about what their children are doing well outside the regular parent-teacher interviews and reports.
We know teacher life is hectically busy and this may seem like just another thing to fit in! So, keeping this i...
We have an awesome BONUS episode that you will not want to miss!
Today, we are talking with Brittany, a teacher who has been in the classroom for two years. Brittany is so open and genuine in sharing her struggles and wins - we think you will relate to many of them, too (we certainly did).
In this episode, we dive into the many struggles of new teachers, how it is absolutely normal to feel that ...
In this episode, Ashleigh chats with Maddi, a teacher who has just finished her first year teaching in a Year 1-2 class. We wanted to ask Maddi how she found her first year, her struggles, and if she had any advice for those who will walk in her shoes as a first-year teacher this year.
Maddi shares so many insightful ideas, including her powerful ‘why’ that explains why she became a teacher in the fi...
Imposter syndrome is a real thing! But it is time for you to kick that train of thought to the curb because it isn’t doing you any favours. The good news is you are in the right place to do just that!
Have you ever felt like you don’t know what you are doing? Do you feel you aren’t qualified or have enough experience for your job? Do you think soon enough my colleagues are going to discover...
As we head into the new year, an attractive and welcoming classroom environment is often top of mind. But, the thing you have to remember is that it is you, as the teacher, that makes the classroom.
For some teachers, it is important to set up their classroom in a certain way at the beginning of the school year.
The urge to go all out in your first few years of teaching may be strong. If th...
Teaching is an exciting ride, but it comes with its fair share of worries, especially for newcomers. From connecting with students to balancing work and life, these concerns can be daunting.
New teachers often grapple with common worries that can impact their confidence in and out of the classroom. But we are here to help that…
During the show, we discuss the following new teacher worries (that we hea...
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