Rainbow Skies for New Teachers

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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

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30. 10 Ways to Boost Staff Morale and Wellbeing

May 12 2024 25 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 staf

29. What is the Best Way to Teach Reading with Malia Hollowell

May 05 2024 41 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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. Dur

28. Report Writing Made Easier: 12 Hacks to Boost Productivity

Apr 28 2024 30 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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

27. How Seeking Help Paved the Way for Vanessa's Success

Apr 21 2024 26 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 cl

26. How Music Can Transform Your Classroom And Your Students’ Brains With Ricky

Apr 14 2024 45 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 ca

25. Engaging + Easy Activities for the First Day Back After Term Break

Apr 07 2024 21 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 reconne

24. The Nitty Gritty of Classroom Procedures and Routines With Emily & Heidi

Mar 31 2024 31 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 te

23. Discover 5 Ways To Boost Student Engagement

Mar 24 2024 31 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 choiceInviting a little friendly competitionConnecting to the real world (life outside the classroom)Utilising technologyUsing open

22. Harmony Day Made Easy: Simple and Fun Activity Ideas For All The Grades

Mar 17 2024 24 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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

21. What is the Science of Reading with Sara Marye

Mar 10 2024 43 mins

Let's hear from you! Text us!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 discu