That'll Teach You

Infants teacher and playful pedagogy guru Tina (@teacherofdotes) rejoins Jane and Hugh to chat about Christmas in the classroom. We talk about how best to approach the season with sensitivity towards all children, and discuss activities that you can try to help promote the best side of this time of year. Jane also takes Tina through a traumatic event in Hugh's week. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcas...

Principal Stephen Earley (@primaryschoolonline.ie) joins That'll Teach You to share his experiences of leading a school at a young age. Stephen talks about always having an ambition for leadership, what he looks for when recruiting teachers, and acknowledges a need to brush up on his counting in Irish. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teacher and musician Madeline Files joins Jane and Hugh to chat about how we can (and why we should) bring music into the classroom. Hugh accuses Madeline's fiancé of theft, Jane explains her operatic approach to classroom managements, and Paul McCartney makes a surprise appearance. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dee (@playful_classroom) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss how best to approach Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We may view it primarily as a way of getting some precious days off during the year, but it can be so much more! We learn about the best tin whistle courses, try to prevent Dee from plugging rival podcasts, and admit to some CPD misdeeds in our pasts. Follow us @thatllteachyoupod...

Jane and Hugh are joined by Shannon Ahern (@craic_matamaitic) to discuss how we can encourage a positive attitude towards maths in the classroom. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infants expert Rachel Kenny rejoins the show to help Jane and Hugh discuss parent-teacher meetings at all class levels. Whether it's time management or chocolate management, we take you through preparation, questions, and all the unusual events that can occur during parent-teacher meetings. Rachel also updates us on life in Junior Infants, two months in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Happy mid-term break! (In Ireland, anyway.) Jane and Hugh reflect on their highlights from the first half term of the school year, and look ahead to the run-up to Christmas. Hugh brings tiramisu into the classroom (in a way), while Jane acknowledges that her students know her very well, even in their misspellings. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Is yard duty all about skinned knees and children arguing, or is it a vital part of the teaching day? Jane and Hugh discuss the highs and lows of supervising the children in the playground, from catastrophic injuries to listening to the kids snitching on each other. Don't forget your coat, because Hugh won't let you go inside to get it. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodast Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

We continue our series on Play with Aimee Flynn (@aistearinaction), infants expert and creator of amazing classroom experiences! Aimee takes us through how we can set up our classrooms for play in a way that will promote positive behaviour and maximise the learning experience for our students. Jane also clarifies some questions about her guest list for her wedding. Don't forget to check out all of...

Jane and Hugh are joined by infants expert Tina (@teacherofdotes) to tackle the world of play. Tina educates us on the intersection of play and Aistear, how we can incorporate play into all areas of all class levels, and the difference between a sheep and a ram. Jane surprises no one by admitting to occasionally turning into a blubbering mess. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Jane and Hugh are joined by Lora (@misslorakate) to discuss the highs, the lows and the middles of your NQT year (Newly Qualified Teacher). Whether it's Hugh making children learn hundred of digits of pi, or just not stressing out about plans, we do our best to make everyone's life a little easier. Don't forget to follow us wherever you get your podcasts, and also on Instagram @thatllteachyoupodca...

Ciara Reilly (@ciarareillylecturer) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss digital learning and ICT in today's primary schools. We talk research skills, classroom apps, phone safety and much more. Ciara also advocates the silent stare of discipline and recommends some tearjerker podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hugh's birthday! Or at least, it was. Jane is far more excited than Hugh, but together they recount what his 6th class students did to make his birthday special. They go on to talk about how birthdays are usually a big deal for children, but also note some of the issues that can arise around celebrating your birthday in school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaeilge teacher Mollie (@irishwithmollie) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss how we can help foster a positive attitude towards Irish in the classroom. Whether it's grammar games, conversation starters, or challenging Hugh to a seanfhocal (proverb) competition, Mollie is full of suggestions for engaging and enthusing children and finding the fun in Gaeilge. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh sibh a lán taitn...

Literacy Lecturer Jen O'Sullivan (@readwritejen) joins Jane and Hugh to discuss read-alouds in the classroom. Should we read to the children, or have the children read to us? How do you choose a book to start with your class? Also, Hugh confesses to grand theft from the Dublin library system, and Jane returns to her student self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Hugh talk wellbeing and self-care with Holly (@wellbeing_educator). From looking after yourself at home to finding ways to connect with students, a new school year brings a lot of challenges. Hugh also tells listeners about a recent baking accident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The truly inspirational Shóna Kelly (@mskellys on Instagram) brings her creativity and wisdom to the podcast, and talks us through how Art can be used in every lesson we teach. Hugh tries to get over his "I'm bad at Art" mindset, and Jane fights off the tears as she reminisces about a special Art lesson. Don't forget to check out the rest of our Back to School episodes! Follow us @thatllteachyoupo...

Junior Infants teacher Rachel Kenny joins Jane and Hugh to explain the wonderful world of infant/KG teaching. It's the first day of school...ever! Whether making bracelets or drawing questionable portraits of Jane, Junior Infants never fail to make us smile (and Rachel blush). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Hugh put on their uniforms, pack their lunchboxes, and take you through the first day of the school year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is Classroom Management? Luckily, one of our podcast hosts knows. Jane talks the listeners (and Hugh) through routines, timetables, group work, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The countdown is on! As the first day of school approaches, Jane and Hugh discuss what you can do to set up your classroom for a new year of teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of That'll Teach You, primary school teachers Jane Costigan and Hugh O'Connor chat about the end of their summer holidays and introduce their new podcast, a light-hearted look at life in the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.