Teachers Matter Podcast

Mindfulness might seem like a bit of a trend at the moment and it is a wonderful asset for teacher well-being and classroom harmony. Learn more about being mindful including some helpful strategies to get you started.

Giving and receiving feedback, particularly receiving, is a powerful part of the learning process. Today we chat about feedback and share some tools and strategies that you can try.

Giving our students voice and choice empowers them to become self-directed learners. There are many ways to approach this, and we are sharing some with you here.

As teachers, we make thousands of decisions every day, and that can be exhausting. Find ways to avoid decision fatigue and keep making healthy choices for ourselves with us.

This wonderful book by Owen Eastwood helps us to use ancient knowledge to bring people together and enhance our teams. We will share some highlights and how this relates to the work we do in schools.

Teaching to meet the needs of the individuals in our care is a worthy challenge, and we share some tips and tools to support embracing differentiation in your classroom.

Time is a resource that we all have, and how you spend it can fill you up or drain you. We share a range of tips and tricks to manage that beautiful resource.

Getting away from teaching with the hope that skills and knowledge we want our students to develop will get caught rather than taught.

Authentic learning tasks create opportunities for our students to develop and use skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control by Bo Hejlskov-Elven. Learn about using a low-arousal approach to make a difference for all of our students so they can do their best.

Happy (contented) healthy teachers, tend to have happier healthier classrooms where students can do better socially, emotionally, and academically. 

Routines and rituals help create a predictable, safe classroom climate where students can thrive in their learning. 

Responsible risk-taking is one of the skills that are essential for thriving now and in the future. 

What might happen if you become your own best friend? Self-compassion helps us to be happier and healthier in so many ways.

A look at a fundamental mindset to help your wellbeing every day, which in turn changes the climate in your classroom.

Hear about our quest to bring you a podcast to share stories, strategies, and wisdom to inspire your teaching & enhance your life.