The Teacher Cast

Hayley + Gemma

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. We would love for you to listen and check out our episodes as well as giving us a follow to not miss any episodes. A little 5 star would also work a treat too! You can find us on instagram @theteachercast, @theteacherstudent and @muinteoirgems

  1. 12/07/2023

    #52: Yard Duty

    In this weeks episode Hayley and Gemma discuss their tips and tricks for yard duty, such as their rules for yard duty and games that can be played on yard! They also discuss their ‘Resources of the Week’ and how they used them in the classroom this week. Please be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Gem: Instagram (@muinteoirgems): ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/?hl=en ⁠ Links mentioned: Symmetry generator: http://weavesilk.com/ Toy Theatre: https://toytheater.com/ Scoil.net: https://www.scoilnet.ie/

    38 min

  2. 11/29/2023

    #51: Let the festivities begin

    In this weeks episode, Hayley and Gemma share their thoughts on the run up to the Festive season 🎄🎅🏽 We also discuss our resources of the week and why we’d recommend them and how we find them useful in the classroom! Please sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Gem: Instagram (@muinteoirgems): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/?hl=en  Links mentioned: Spreag an Ghaeilge le Spraoi: https://www.cogg.ie/wp-content/uploads/Spreag-an-Ghaeilge-le-Spraoi-2019-1.pdf Advent Calendar: https://mash.ie/advent-calendar

    38 min

  3. 11/23/2023

    #51: Welcome Gemma!

    Hey Teachers! Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Cast! We start by catching up with Gemma on her last couple of months with Rang a 3 and 4, as she discusses her very first inspection and Hayley talks about the fun week that Fourth class have been having! (Including eating smarties!) 🍫 This episode, Gemma and Hayley discuss, overcoming the dark winter night and answer listener questions! We also reveal our Resources of the Week! Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Gem: Instagram (@muinteoirgems): https://www.instagram.com/muinteoirgems/?hl=en Links Mentioned: Data Investigation: https://mash.ie/mm-bar-chart-freebie-maths-data.html Walk Tall programme: https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/Walk%20Tall%20-%20Book%206%20-%20Irish.pdf Cogg, SESE resources in Gaeilge: https://tairseachcogg.ie/Home/ResourceDetails?_HYtIf125x=nn46I8H6KfOhtQ%2BUklSx8FvupeJczgO4APCgYA9lX3HVVb91eiNznansojzdha7B Foras na Gaeilge (more SESE resources in Gaeilge): https://www.forasnagaeilge.ie/angum/book-category/aiseanna-bunscoile/feach-thart-rang-4/

    37 min

  4. 10/24/2023

    #50: Hayley in the Hotseat

    Hey Teachers! Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Cast! We start by catching up on our weeks, as Adam discusses his Masters graduation and Hayley surprised her mother for her birthday! This episode, Hayley is in the hotseat as Adam gets to know Hayley even more! We chat about Hayley’s schooling, her life in Canada, overcoming adversity and her hopes for teaching going forward! Stay tuned to the end for an important announcement 👀 Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Adam: Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en Links mentioned: Oíche Shamhna poems: https://mash.ie/theteacherstudent/oiche-shamhna-danta Class Dojo: https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/?redirect=true

    38 min

  5. 10/17/2023

    #49: A World of Maths!

    Hey Teachers! Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Cast! We start by catching up on our weeks, as Adam went to Waterford and Hayley went to the National Art Gallery! This episode we discuss how we approach teaching Maths, especially during Maths Week! We chat about how we try to make Maths fun and interactive with looks of suggestions of games and activities! We also reveal our Resources of the Week! Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Adam: Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en Links mentioned: Symmetry Generator: http://weavesilk.com/ Daily 10: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 Hit the Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button Sesame Street Number of the Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E45ZZKPXX80 Shape Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEbRDtCAFdU Oíche Shamhna vocab cards: https://mash.ie/oiche-shamhna-vocab-cards-and-questions How Big is a Foot by Rolf Myller: https://youtu.be/p5vJrB68K_o?feature=shared A Pair of Socks by Stuart J. Murphy: https://youtu.be/ye1PgKhZIow?feature=shared Interactive Maths Clock: https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/math-clock/

    37 min

  6. 10/10/2023

    #48: What's for Homework?

    We start by catching up on our weeks, discussing Adam’s Very Pink Run success and Hayley’s spontaneous weekend girls trip in Kilkenny! This episode we discuss how we approach homework in Juniors & 4th - the main topics we highlight, the time we assign to each area and what we focus on regarding homework organisation, distribution, collection and correction! 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 Find Adam: Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en Links mentioned: Storyline Online: https://storylineonline.net Tessellation Skulls worksheet: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Math-skull-tessellation-activity-3996686

    39 min

  7. 10/03/2023

    #47: Life after 3pm with Molly Erin

    Hey Teachers! Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Cast! We start by catching up on our weeks, discussing Adam’s trip to the ITL Adventure Retreat and Hayley’s fun social outing over the weekend! This episode we are joined by the ever so lovely Molly Erin! Molly discusses her passion for mental health and her want to be vulnerable and honest about her teaching journey. All 3 of us discuss our lives outside school and how we try to maintain a good work-life balance! We also reveal our Resources of the Week and answer your questions about planning and teaching Gaeilge themes. Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! Find Molly: Instagram (@molllyerin): https://www.instagram.com/molllyerin/?hl=en TikTok (@molllyerin): https://www.tiktok.com/@molllyerin?_t=8gBMbEKgYXg&_r=1 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 Find Adam: Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en Links mentioned: Flower Trays: https://www.thelearningstore.ie/flower-sorting-trays-special-price-available-online-only-72211?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI59TMvvLXgQMVDgwGAB28RgjeEAQYBSABEgLN7vD_BwE Punctuation display: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Punctuation-Full-Page-Posters-Classroom-Punctuation-Mark-Poster-Set-3457512 Retreat with Robyn: https://instagram.com/itsthelifeofrobyn?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Quiz Izz: https://quizizz.com/?lng=en

    49 min

  8. 09/26/2023

    #46: Autumnal Art ideas

    Hey Teachers! Welcome back to another episode of the Teacher Cast! We start by catching up on our weeks, discussing the rugby and Adam’s wet trip to Spike Island! This episode focuses on autumn art ideas for all ages and different ways to engage your class in fun art lessons for this upcoming month! We also reveal our Resources of the Week and answer your questions on NQT pressures. Be sure to like, rate and follow the podcast on all platforms! 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 Find Adam: Instagram (@mister_muinteoir_): https://www.instagram.com/mister_muinteoir_/?hl=en Links mentioned: Three Little Pigs Houses: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTUzNzI2Njk5OTMwNDUy?story_media_id=2958370072838648387&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Finger Painting Tress: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTc2NDc2NjkzMzQyNjI2?story_media_id=3196904935366325762&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Autumn Animals Sponge Art: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxnxvV-sdPd/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Autumn Leaves with colour mixing (warm and cool tones): https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxd66A9s3c8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Autumn Wreath inspo: https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/351912455443574/ Fox guided drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BZ36BHS4e5I Mé Féin board game: https://mash.ie/me-fein-cluiche-chlair Warm and cool autumn trees: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjBHwygMvRS/?img_index=1 Grid paper for autumn trees: https://www.twinkl.ie/resource/block-diagram-template-activity-t-n-7754 Talking Object: https://www.mrprice.ie/product/daizy-dog-plush-cuddle-cushion/

    39 min
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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. We would love for you to listen and check out our episodes as well as giving us a follow to not miss any episodes. A little 5 star would also work a treat too! You can find us on instagram @theteachercast, @theteacherstudent and @muinteoirgems

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  • Creator
    Hayley + Gemma
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hayley + Gemma
  • Show Website
    The Teacher Cast