That'll Teach You

The wonderful Mrs Mactivity (aka Heather and @mrsmactivity) tells her fascinating story on this week's episode. From class teacher to the senior team at Twinkl, all the way to setting up her own educational business that provides teachers and educators with so many invaluable resources, Heather gives us a look at opportunities in education that exist beyond the classroom.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, comedian, and Hugh's other podcast co-host Will Sebag-Montefiore (yes, that's his real name - he's @wsebag on Instagram) joins Jane and Hugh to wish you all a Happy Easter, and to discuss Jane's trip to Australia. We're off next week, but see you on 30th April for the final few months of Season 2!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate and review the show - it really helps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got a good work-life balance? We were faced with that question during our chat with Cormac (@mr.odonoghue), who joined the podcast to discuss how we can look after ourselves while continuing to deliver the teaching and learning that our students deserve. Recorded during the January snow, we reminisce about our snowball fights of yesteryear (again).Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Follow Cormac on Tiktok and Instagram @mr.odonoghueDon't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our international series as Katie (@twinklekidsireland) joins us to tell us about her experience in education in China, teaching English to all ages. Katie takes us into a culture that so many of us know so little about, and how the Chinese schools she taught in might differ from those in Ireland. We spend some time discussing behaviour management and lesson planning, and a good bit more discussing jigsaws, tummy time and charity shops.Make sure to check out Katie's amazing business at Twinkle Kids.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're Down Under this week as Hayley (@theteacherstudent) joins the podcast to tell us all about teaching in Sydney. We talk behaviour management and planning, discuss the pros and cons of subbing full-time, and learn that a water fountain is called a bubbla.Go back and listen to our episode with Jane O'Reilly on teaching in Melbourne, and keep an eye out for next week's episode about teaching in China!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But...what is the science of reading? We asked Dee (@playful_classroom) to return to the show to talk us through how the pedagogy around reading has evolved over the years, and how important it is to keep up to date with what's going on in the world of literacy. Dee insists that other podcasts exist too, but we're not buying it.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokDon't forget to rate and review!Vote for Hugh's other podcast, Legitimate Likes, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Seachtain na Gaeilge! Grá ar an Trá star Cian Ó Gríofa (@gaylgeoiri) joins Jane and Hugh to talk about his love for Gaeilge, his podcast First Things First (Season 2 coming soon) and Ireland's newest Irish-language dating show. We also discuss some of the problems with how Gaeilge is experienced in school, and what we should be trying to do to foster a love of the language in younger learners.Make sure to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok!Rate and review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellbeing expert Fiona Forman (@fionaformanwellbeing) joins the podcast this week to talk us through positive psychology - what it is, how it can help us in our own lives, and how we can bring it into our classrooms. From easy first steps to avoiding pitfalls, Fiona provides ready-to-use guidance for anyone working with children.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and InstagramRate and review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uniforms! Do we love them, do we hate them? Principal Trina Golden (@_fromtinyacorns_) rejoins the podcast this week to discuss the ever-debatable topic of what our children should wear in school. From scratchy jumpers to the pressures of keeping up with the latest fashion, we question what our end goal really is. Rate and review the podcast to help us grow even more!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Tiktok and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane attacks Hugh, Hugh rediscovers his love for the German language, and we place the future of That'll Teach You in the crunchy hands of some delicious fortune cookies. Happy mid-term!Rate and review us please! Don't forget to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire (@the.connectedclassroom) joins the show this week to chat about trauma-informed practice and how we can build a more inclusive classroom. Also, Jane makes a terrible mistake while trying to boast about her crocs.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate, review and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return for the second half of our epic chat with Becky Long from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsbooksirel), during which we draft books for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class. Along the way, we get diverted into many more conversations about why children's literature is, quite simply, the best. Make sure to go back and listen to Part 1 to hear more about Children's Books Ireland and the books we recommended for Junior Infants up to 2nd class.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate, review and share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becky from Children's Books Ireland (@kidsbooksirel) joins Jane and Hugh to dive into the wonderful world of children's books. We set out to pick a book for every age level, but only made it halfway through - make sure to come back for Part 2 next week. Becky also explains the amazing work done by Children's Books Ireland to help enable every child to have what they need to become a reader.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDI advocate and primary school teacher Baisat Alawiye (@minorityteachersireland) joins the show this week to talk about her experience as a member of an ethnic and religious minority in the Irish education system and teacher training college. Also, we recorded this on the night of the U.S. election, so no spoilers...Follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @thatllteachyoupodcastCheck out the back catalogue, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heartbreaking and inspiring, devastating and rewarding, this week's conversation is with Sophie Cole (@special_education_muinteoir), who tells us her story of suffering a career-ending assault in the classroom. Sophie's courage, good humour and downright loveliness are all on show as she explains the physical pain, emotional trauma, and administrative and bureaucratic nightmares that fill her life since that fateful day. This is a very special episode with a very special person.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Placement tutor and Teacher Fellow Rebecca Morrissey (@rebeccamorrisseyedu) joins the podcast this week to take us through the highs and lows of school placement. Whether you're a student teacher or simply enjoy listening to our horror stories from our own days in teacher training, you'll love hearing Rebecca's calm and measured advice for us all.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal Robbie O'Connell (@positiveprimaryprincipal) returns to the podcast to wrap up the Christmas term. Robbie talks about the highlights and challenges his school has faced this year, which leads us into a discussion about managing bereavement in the school community. We all need a good rest, so we will be back in two weeks. Happy Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of you have asked for this topic - it's time to talk multigrade. What's it like teaching two, three, four age groups in one classroom? Jane and Hugh don't know, so they're joined by Áine (@mrsdancingteacher) who gives her insight into the wonderful world of multigrade teaching. In other news, Hugh finally manages to convince someone that he's cool.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok. Don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam (mister_muinteoir_) joins That'll Teach You to chat about how we can "usualise" LGBTQ+ education and issues in our classrooms today. Adam talks about his own experience as a teacher who identifies as LGBTQ+, as well as the importance of recognising and respecting all of those in our society. Hugh confesses to some potential Instagram unfollowing, and Jane breaks the news that she sold her van!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok!Please recommend us to a friend, and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wellbeing coach and author Charlie Burley (@the.teachers.health.coach) joins Jane and Hugh to give some tips on avoiding teacher burnout. Charlie takes us into the struggles he faced as a teacher that led him to his current career, where he helps teachers to live healthier, happier lives. From the old favourites of sleep, exercise and diet, to Charlie's mental health menu, he gives us simple and useful advice to help us be the best teachers we can be.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokPlease rate, review and tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literacy expert Clara Fiorentini (@claramariafiorentini) joins us from Marino to discuss how we should be using informational texts in our classroom. Rather than a genre to spend a week or two on, Clara explains how informational texts can and should be an important element of our teaching throughout the year.Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Joanna Fortune (psychotherapist and author) returns for the second part of our discussion around bullying and how to deal with it in your classroom. What role do guilt and shame play for children involved in bullying behaviour? What are we asking from children when we talk about resilience? Jane and Hugh ask Joanna your questions.Make sure to go back and listen to Part 1 from last week!Follow Joanna @drjoannafortune on Instagram, and be sure to read her in the Irish Examiner and listen to her on Newstalk.Follow us @thallteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychotherapist and author Dr Joanna Fortune joins the podcast this week for the first of two episodes about bullying. What constitutes bullying and how can we deal with it when it rears its head in school? Why is collaboration between school and home important? Jane and Hugh ask your questions.Part 2 next week!Follow Joanna @drjoannafortune on Instagram, and be sure to read her in the Irish Examiner and listen to her on Newstalk.Follow us @thallteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Hallowe'en! We are on our mid-term break, so we just drop by to say hello and tease some of our upcoming episodes. Also, Jane apologises for terrorising children. We'll see you next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane & Hugh are joined this week by two wonderful Special Needs Assistants to discuss life as an SNA, in both primary and secondary schools. Linda (@lindaosull88) and Oneesa (@sna_support_and_inspire) discuss the highs and lows that the job may bring, and explain what it is that they do to support students, teachers and parents. Please take a moment to appreciate your SNA today!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 50! Lorraine (@all_things_primary) joins us once again to bring her expertise in play to all of our listeners. What does the new Primary Curriculum Framework mean for how we use play in our classrooms? How does it relate to Aistear? What should we be doing in the senior classes? Lorraine answers these questions and more with her usual wisdom and friendliness.For our 50th episode, please make a special effort to recommend the podcast to someone new, and don't forget to rate and review!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Budget 2025 has disappointed many in the education sector; in an election year, do politicians not see it as a central issue? Principal Trina Golden returns to the podcast to outline some of the areas that the Budget failed to address - we talk capitation, teacher shortages and, of course, €9 million worth of mobile phone pouches.Also, check out former guest @ciarareillylecturer in last week's Irish Examiner to read her thoughts on the impact of the Budget on parents of disabled children.Follow Trina @_fromtinyacorns_Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marino lecturer Ciara Reilly (@ciarareillylecturer) returns to That'll Teach You for a no-holds-barred discussion about how we can help our children stay safe online. We chat about the difficulty with phone bans in schools, helpful resources for teachers and parents, and taking a positive approach to children's digital citizenship in an increasingly digital world.You can find some of the resources Ciara mentioned on the show here:https://www.webwise.ie/https://www.cybersafekids.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CSK_Data-Trends-Report-2023-Web-Version-Final.pdfhttps://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenshiphttps://www.childnet.com/resources/teachers-and-professionalsFollow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NQT Peace Chukwurah (@muinteoirchukwurah) returns to the podcast along with Professional Support Team member Kyna (@classroom.adventures) to discuss the Droichead process. Is it similar to teaching practice? How can you maintain a work-life balance in your first (and indeed every) year of teaching? Peace asks the questions and Kyna gives the answers, while Hugh and Jane chip in with their own...wisdom?Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease Rate and Review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open the doors of your classroom and head into nature - Stephen Hannon, expert in Outdoor Education from the Atlantic Technological University joins Jane and Hugh this week to discuss how teachers can maximise the outdoors in their teaching. As always, it's all about taking baby steps and learning alongside the children.You can find more information on Outdoor Journeys at https://www.outdoorjourneys.co.uk/Learn more about the courses Stephen mentions at www.gmit.ieStephen's Journal in Outdoor Education can be found at https://lasmuigh.comFollow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Literacy lecturer Jen O'Sullivan (@readwritejen) returns to the podcast to tackle the problem of how to assess children's writing. We talk sentences, paragraphs and stories, and drop names like Hemingway and Joyce - ultimately, are the children learning what we're teaching them?Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastRate and review wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaeilge star Aislinn (ismuinteoirme) joins Jane and Hugh to help them start the year teaching Gaeilge with a bang. Whether it's coming up with creative names for exotic animals or simply making up their own words, promoting that positive attitude among our students is crucial to enjoying a year of spraoi leis an teanga.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastDon't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to school with Tina (@teacherofdotes), Infants teacher extraordinaire, who returns to the podcast with her own brand of infectious enthusiasm and practical wisdom. Jane takes a vow of silence (or at least slightly less loudness) for the year, while Hugh admits to imprisoning a child in a small space.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease rate and review - it really does help! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back! Rested and ready for a new school year, Jane and Hugh catch up on their summers and discuss what they're looking forward to in the new term. Jane has big plans for Gaeilge, and Hugh isn't good at keeping upcoming guests secret.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastDon't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on our holidays! Before taking a break for the summer, Hugh and Jane wrap up the school year. They also give some quick tips for anyone getting stuck into Interview and Standard Application Form season - you will be fine!We will see you for another wonderful year in August.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extra-special episode, we are joined by a host of Junior Infants teachers to discuss the final days of that most important year of school life, Junior Infants. From keeping routines to arranging Splash Day, from learning through colour to making sure they know you're their favourite ever teacher, we celebrate the end of the year for our schools' youngest members.Featuring: Tina (@teacherofdotes), Dee (@playful_classroom), Claire (@seedsofeducation), Lorraine (@all_things_primary), and Rachel Kenny (@ Hugh and Jane's school)Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6th class teachers Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) and Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) come back on the podcast to discuss the end of primary school. What can we do as teachers to make those final weeks and days special for our departing students, and how do we approach their graduation?Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative Mindfulness Practitioner Bernie Woods (@the_meaningful_muinteoir) joins the podcast to chat about different ways of bringing mindfulness into the classroom, both as an end of term practice and throughout the year.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Anne De Brún joins the podcast this week to explore how we can bring more literature into our Gaeilge lessons. Whether it's the older classes writing stories with the younger children, or finding out weird and wonderful rhymes in poetry, there are so many ways in which we can expand our literature horizons and still keep lessons fun!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease rate and review - it really helps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered if you could hatch chicks in your classroom? Wonder no more - Jean Whiteford takes us through the whole process, from buying incubators on Adverts.ie to becoming the most popular teacher in the school. City boy Hugh struggles to keep up as we discuss everything from fertilising eggs to the Ploughing Championships.Follow us @thatllteachyouppodcast - don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peace Chukwurah (@muinteoirchukwurah) joins That'll Teach You mere hours after completing her final ever teaching practice! We talk about placement, college, and diversity in Irish education.Please rate and review us, and don't forget to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) is back this week to focus on literacy, with an emphasis on how to get children writing with fluency and confidence. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Treasa Bowe (@betweenthecoversofagoodbook) joins Jane and Hugh in the first of her two-part appearance on That'll Teach You. Treasa takes us through her time teaching in Los Angeles, what she discovered there to inform her teaching, and how she managed through different types of lockdown. We also nerd out on her bookcases.Join us again next week when Treasa takes a deep dive into Literacy!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastRate and review, tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk maths! Alan Grace (@thefoureyedteacher) joins the podcast to educate Hugh and Jane about the wide world of maths resources. From lollipop sticks to Numicon, we look at ways to enthuse and engage our students in maths lessons.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Principal Trina Golden (@_fromtinyacorns_) is this week's guest to answer all our questions about Educate Together. In 2020, Trina set up a new school with 9 students, and enlightens Hugh and Jane about the challenges and privileges of managing a developing school.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastRate, review, and tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love our students, but how can we show them? Lorraine (@all_things_primary) joins Jane and Hugh to give her take on the controversial issue of love in the classroom. Should teachers hug their students? Could avoiding hugs cause more damage? Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Hugh catch their breath as the Easter holidays begin, reflecting on the year since Christmas, and looking ahead to what's to come in the summer term. They dish out their usual blend of congratulations and advice, whether you're an established teacher or a student heading into placement. Hugh also exposes Jane's lack of knowledge of how calendars work.We're taking next week off - see you on 10th April!Don't forget to rate and review please, and follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Hugh are joined by Katie-Jayne (kj_teaches) to explore how to bring play to the top half of the school. Does play have to be sandpits and role play areas, or is there so much more? Also, Hugh and Jane practise their snorts live on air.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, That'll Teach You takes a look at life as a teacher elsewhere. Jane O'Reilly joins Jane and Hugh to discuss her move to teaching in Australia, and all of the highs and lows that came with it. Paperwork, discipline and the many uses of sunscreen are all up for discussion as we look at what teaching is like Down Under. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastPleas Rate and Review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaeilge teacher and influencer Mollie (@irishwithmollie) returns to That'll Teach You to help us prepare for Seachtain na Gaeilge (only the Irish could invent a week that's 17 days long). Jane and Hugh are fresh off a serious snowball fight with about a hundred small children, but manage to settle down in time to discuss activities and approaches to use in the classroom to help promote Gaeilge during Seachtain na Gaeilge.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastPlease Rate and Review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) joins Jane and Hugh this week to talk about debating. From building the child's confidence to developing research skills, we discuss all sorts of ways to use public speaking and debating in the classroom. We also give advice on what to do if you see a tractor through your classroom window.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please remember to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.