Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Episodes
32. Move Over Teacher Overwhelm
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a teacher who sometimes feels like everything at school is just too much? Well, guess what? That's totally normal! We're here to le...
31. Advocating for Neurodiverse Students to Create a Classroom of Rainbow Skies with Lydia
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a conversation every educator needs to hear! Today, we dive deep into advocacy for neurodiverse learners in the classroom with Lydia. Lydia w...
30. 10 Ways to Boost Staff Morale and Wellbeing
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
29. What is the Best Way to Teach Reading with Malia Hollowell
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to teach reading? Today, literacy specialist Malia Hollowell talks to us about best literacy practise. Malia firmly believes tha...
28. Report Writing Made Easier: 12 Hacks to Boost Productivity
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
27. How Seeking Help Paved the Way for Vanessa's Success
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 forw...
26. How Music Can Transform Your Classroom And Your Students’ Brains With Ricky
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bigg...
25. Engaging + Easy Activities for the First Day Back After Term Break
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
24. The Nitty Gritty of Classroom Procedures and Routines With Emily & Heidi
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
23. Discover 5 Ways To Boost Student Engagement
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
22. Harmony Day Made Easy: Simple and Fun Activity Ideas For All The Grades
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harmony Week (previously known as Harmony Day) is celebrated in Australia during March. It is about celebrating cultural diversity, tolerance and incl...
21. What is the Science of Reading with Sara Marye
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
20. Strategies for Balancing Your Busy Teacher Schedule
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
19. Navigating Challenging Behaviours: A Fresh Perspective with Dave Jereb
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the superpower of an Occupational Therapist or OT?Today, we enjoyed talking to Dave Jereb, a trailblazer as a paediatric occupatio...
18. How to Best Support Your Students With Maths Anxiety
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Math anxiety can be a significant barrier for many students, causing feelings of fear, stress, and avoidance when it comes to math-related tasks. Chi...
17. Easy Ways To Nurture Positive Communication With Parents
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
How Positivity Helped Brittany Soar Through Her First Year
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
16. First-Year Teaching Adventures with Maddi: Insights, Struggles, and Passion
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
15. Here's Our Top 5 Free Back to School Activities
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The back-to-school season brings teachers an endless list of considerations. If you are like us, you've got lists, ideas, and school things buzzi...
14. Let’s Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Curb
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
13. Dive into Our Top Classroom Setup Hacks
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
12. Worries to Wins: Overcome the 5 Top Worries of New Teachers
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching is an exciting ride, but it comes with its fair share of worries, especially for newcomers. From connecting with students to balancing work a...
11. Let's Farewell the First Week Jitters in the New Teacher Workshop
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know how overwhelming teaching can feel when you’re just getting started. That’s why we’re on a mission to help as many new teachers as possi...
10. Teacher, You Are Not Alone: Honest Confessions from the Classroom
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are not many jobs out there where someone who steps out of university is expected to do and achieve exactly the same thing as someone who has be...
9. The Dos and Don’ts of Setting Up Your Classroom
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The myriad of choices and factors to consider when thinking about setting up your classroom can be overwhelming. Every teacher shares the common goal...
8. Practical Ways to Foster Kindness in the Classroom This Christmas
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time of giving. Kindness is a wonderful way to give to others without costing a cent. Here are 7 helpful and simple ideas outlining how...
7. Here's How to Survive the End of the School Year
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's beginning to look a lot like chaos leading to the end of the school year. For us in Australia, the weather is warming up, and summer holiday...
6. End of the Year Classroom Management Ideas to Try
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are sharing the mic with four amazing Aussie teachers to hear some of their secret strategies to help manage their classes as the year comes...
5. Discover 7 Ways for Students to Feel Valued
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The research about how important it is to develop our students’ social and emotional learning is growing daily. How our students feel in the classro...
4. The Biggest Mistakes We Made as New Teachers
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We want to let you in on a little secret – simplicity is your key to success as a teacher. Keeping it simple will save you time, energy and heartach...
3. Three Things Teachers Need to Stop Doing
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you drowning in everything that is expected of you as a classroom teacher? We are definitely here to say that the struggle is real, but there are ...
2. 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teacher
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What habits make great teachers successful? We have thought long and hard and listed 7 habits that we believe highly effective teachers share and enga...
1. 5 Secrets for a Successful First Year
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce is to having the most successful first year as a teacher? Today, we are breaking it down with our 5 strat...
Welcome to Rainbow Skies for New Teachers
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Rainbow Skies for New Teachers – your go-to destination for transforming those rookie jitters into teaching magic! 🌈Whether you'r...