The Teacher Cast

The Teacher Cast

By Hayley + GemmaEducation
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The Teacher Cast episodes

  • #33: Teacher Burnout

    On this week's episode, Gemma kindly stepped into Adam's shoes as he is off in Dublin at Lizzo with his sister!! We can't wait to hear all about it next week but in the meantime, Gemma and Hayley talked about teacher burnout and the realities of it! We spoke about some ways to help it and maximise your time in school. Gemma shared her favourite resource and talked about how she's getting on so far this year!

    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Fine Gemma:

    Instagram (@muinteoirgems): https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/ 


    Links mentioned:

    Wordwall: https://wordwall.net/teacher/6164694/msmyerscough

    Leigh leat:  https://www.leighleat.com

    Molly Erin (TikTok)

    @missquinnsclass: https://www.instagram.com/missquinnsclass/

    An Post writing competition: https://www.anpost.com/Community/Activitiesforstudents/Writing-Competition

    48 min
  • #32: Inside our classrooms

    Hayley and Adam both discuss the aftermath of World Book Day as well as Man United’s interesting performance against Liverpool! In this episode, we chat about what the inside of our classrooms are like, from our doors to displays, storage to desk space - it’s all covered! We also discussed our resources of the week, as well as announcing our exciting competition (you better listen to find out more!)

    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links mentioned:

    St Patricks Day tags: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/st-patricks-day-tags

    Gaeilge tricky words: https://mash.ie/focail-ardmhiniciochta

    Aistear Farm post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdAGTVsoRz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Positive Affirmations: https://mash.ie/positive-heart-affirmations.html

    Positive Affirmations (Gaeilge version): https://mash.ie/positive-heart-affirmations-as-gaeilge.html

    Perfect page expectations: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/perfect-page-expectations 

    The Day The Crayons Came Home:  https://www.amazon.com/Day-Crayons-Came-Home/dp/0399172750

    News2Day: https://www.rte.ie/player/series/news2day

    39 min
  • #31: World Book Day discussed!

    In this episode, we chat about World Book Day and we have planned regarding stories, costumes, Aistear and more! Hayley discusses her evening at a Folens event showcasing their books and new releases and learned a lot about narrative writing from Stephen Graham, while Adam chatted about the adventures of welcoming new children into his class!

    We also discussed our resources of the week, as well as answering some questions about thematic planning!

    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

    Links mentioned:

    World book day song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK41hBv8HU0

    Learn about the role of the author (with child interview with Julia Donaldson): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFpWHRgDUpw

    Scoilnet FMS Activities: https://www.scoilnet.ie/pdst/physlit/fms-activities/

    Voki: https://www.voki.com/site/create

    Teacher Elaine free book template: https://www.teacherelaine.com/product-page/world-book-day-template

    @muinteoirclara Egypt ideas: https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirclara/?hl=en

    Fantastic Ms Fox Quiz: https://mash.ie/world-book-day-quiz-2023-fairytales-

    Twinkl Wordsearches: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-e-4725-ks2-world-book-day-word-search

    Where's Wally hunt resource: https://www.worldbookday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Primary-Teaching-Guide-Wheres-Wally-School-Search.pdf

    Make bookmarks with your class tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEwl0fvqo18

    38 min
  • #30: School Icks

    In this weeks episode, Hayley discusses her decluttering adventures of her mid-term break, while Adam chats about his Parent-Teacher meetings! We chat about some of our school iks and your school icks - including yard duty, printer toner and messy desks!

    We also discussed our resources of the week, as well as answering some questions about writing your thesis and inspirations for resources!

    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com

    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en

    Links mentioned:

    Pancake Tuesday colouring sheet 1: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/i-love-pancakes-colouring-activity-poster-t-ag-1673544445

    Pancake Tuesday colouring sheet 2: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/pancake-day-mindfulness-colouring-activity-poster-t-ag-1643890820 

    @primary.artists instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/primary.artists/?hl=en

    Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicKidsYoga

    39 min
  • #29: Some ICT resources we're enjoying in our classrooms

    In this episode, we chat about some of our favourite ICT resources that we have used in our classrooms - including classroom management, Literacy, name pickers and more! Hayley discusses how she prepped for Valentine’s Day, while Adam chats about his upcoming Parent Teacher Meetings! We also discussed our resources of the week, as well as answering some questions about placement preparation, teaching novels and our highlights of the year so far!


    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links mentioned:

    Bouncy Balls: https://bouncyballs.org

    Symbaloo: https://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13ePGbc06E

    WordWall: https://wordwall.net/myactivities

    Class Dojo: https://www.classdojo.com/

    Topmarks: https://www.topmarks.co.uk

    Random Name Picker: https://www.flippity.net/RandomNamePicker.htm

    Lidl food idea: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaNaiqsG_N/?hl=en

    39 min
  • #28: Last minute Valentine's day ideas

    We share lots of last minute inspo in the week leading up to Valentine's Day from the junior end to the senior end. We share some of the things that we have planned with our class and share some resources that you may find helpful. We also catch up about Hayley's trip away and Adam's longing for Beyoncé tickets! This one is not to be missed!


    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links mentioned:

    Valentine's day worksheets: https://mash.ie/valentines-worksheets

    'From the Pond' Love Monsters: https://frompond.blogspot.com/2020/02/love-monster-directed-drawing.html

    Valentines day tags: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/valentines-tags

    Roll and Read: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t-l-5695-roll-and-read-editable-template

    Date and Month support sheet in Gaeilge: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/roi2-gl-53673-day-and-month-date-gaeilge-a4-display-poster 

    Class of Creativity Valentine's pack: https://classofcreativity.ie/product/valentines-day-pack/

    Teacher Elaine's 'LOVE' art: https://www.teacherelaine.com/product-page/bubble-letters-for-valentine-s-day-art

    38 min
  • #27: Let's answer some questions

    This week's episode we answered some general questions that have come into our DM's. We touched on everything and anything but to mention some: interview season, narrative writing ideas, child refusal and messy desk syndrome! We hope you enjoy and don't forget to follow our podcast and give it a review too as it means so much to us!


    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links Mentioned:

    Paper Tray: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=paper+tray&crid=1ZPVYGTCBINPV&sprefix=paper+tray%2Caps%2C61&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 

    Literacy Shed: https://www.literacyshed.com 

    Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.ie/resources/reading-comprehension-worksheets-roi-resources-3rd-4th-class-english-writing/genre-creative-writing-writing-writing-english-3rd-4th-class-english-medium-schools-republic-of-ireland/narrative-writing-genre-creative-writing-writing-writing-english-3rd-4th-class-english-medium-schools-republic-of-ireland 

    Heardle: https://www.spotify.com/heardle/? 

    Hand Whistle: https://www.abcschoolsupplies.ie/product/hand-whistle 

    44 min
  • #26: Moving school building and storing resources

    This week we talked all about Adam's move into his new school building! We also talked about what team we support in the Premier League as well as answering some of your questions such as subbing, the fire station in Aistear and how to approach teaching topics in SESE such as the Stone Age. We hope that you enjoy!


    Find Hayley:

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en

    TikTok (@theteacheredit)

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam:

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links Mentioned:

    Maths Learning Centre Clock: https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/math-clock/ 

    Fire Station Art:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckqj0CWMOPt/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Singing Walrus: https://youtube.com/@Thesingingwalrus

    Chalk white markers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09YRN7DMX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 


    39 min
  • #25: Chants and rants are key to classroom management

    Thanks so much for all the love on episode one of 2023! In this episode, we touch sightly on classroom management. We share our own experiences of classroom management and how they both look different for us within the classroom. We hope that you enjoy!

    Find Hayley: 

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en 

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en 

    TikTok (@theteacheredit) 

    Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent

     Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com 


    Find Adam: 

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en


    Links mentioned:

    Willow Pattern Powerpoint from Twinkl - https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/t2-t-799-willow-pattern-plate-story-powerpoint 

    Glitter Meets Glue: China Vase Art -  https://glittermeetsglue.com/product/chinese-vase-art-game/

    SeeSaw - https://app.seesaw.me/#/login

    38 min
  • #24: Welcome Back

    The Teacher Cast is back! I am thrilled to have Adam (@mister_muinteoir_) on insta joining me as a new co-host. We chat about our hopes for the podcast, structure and most importantly the chilled vibes. We can't wait for you to listen because we're just so excited! 

    Find Hayley: 

    Instagram (@theteacherstudent): https://www.instagram.com/theteacherstudent/?hl=en 

    Instagram (@theteachercast): https://www.instagram.com/theteachercast/?hl=en 

    TikTok (@theteacheredit) Mash Store: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent 

    Blog: https://theteacherstudentblog.wordpress.com


    Find Adam: 

    Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en 


    Links mentioned:

    Am don Léamh: https://shop.folens.ie/books/am-don-léamh-rang-3 

    Calm Corner: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjDatzHMVZy/?hl=en 

    38 min

About The Teacher Cast

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We're Hayley and Gemma, two Irish primary school teacher's who have a passion for sharing knowledge about the classroom and beyond. We share a new episode weekly at 6am on Thursday's - just in time for your commute! We love sharing new ideas, talking to others in the field while also highlighting the day to day life as teachers.