That'll Teach You

Making friends, taking turns, resolving conflict - all of these can be challenging for children in the early days of school. Cara Zelas and her inseparable companion Little Dude are our guests this week as we look at the tricky area of social skills. We chat about practical approaches educators can take to provide children with the support they need to feel confident, connect and comfortable in the classroom and beyond.Like the podcast? Take a minute to rate and review us!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and TiktokMake sure to follow Cara too @worldoflittledude on Instagram

Is anxiety the biggest problem facing our schoolchildren today? What can educators and parents do to support those children who are too distressed to come to school? Dr Mary O'Kane joins us this week to answer these questions and more.Dr Mary O'Kane is a lecturer in psychology, parenting and early childhood education. Her books "Anxious Children in an Anxious World" and "Perfectly Imperfect Parenting" and her regular appearances on Ireland AM can help parents, teachers and all those who care about our children to understand the problems of anxiety and distress.Follow Mary @drmaryokane on Instagram.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast on Instagram and Tiktok.Enjoyed the episode? We'd love to hear from you - please rate and review us.

Irish With Mollie is back! Mollie Guidera rejoins Jane and Hugh to help teachers and parents start the year strong with Irish.Mollie (@irishwithmollie) is an Irish teacher, author, and the most positive person you can meet when it comes to Gaeilge.We brought Mollie back on to help us break down what teachers can do to get off on the right foot with Gaeilge. We all know that there can be fear and pressure felt around the Irish language, and Mollie is full of practical advice - we discuss the games that can be played in Irish, the opportunities for exploring Irish history and folklore, and relating the language to the students' lives. Irish doesn't have to be hard, so let's support the children in our care to learn this beautiful language in a fun and inspirational way.Follow Mollie @irishwithmollie on Instagram, and check out her book The Gaeilge Guide.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastLike the show? We'd love to hear from you - please rate us and write a short review.

This week, Jane and Hugh are joined by Angela Cummins, who has been teaching in autism classes for 27 years. Angela has a Masters in Education specialising in Autism, and is currently working on her Doctorate of Education.At the start of a new school year, there is so much to discuss. We look at how teachers in both mainstream and autism classes can set up their classrooms for their incoming students, and how they can best set expectations and routines. We also look at how teachers from all classes can support each other, and develop a better understanding of what goes on in each other's rooms. Angela gives practical tips on supporting a sense of community between all students and staff in the school, as well as how all subjects can be integrated into fun and playful activities.Make sure to follow Angela @angelaccummins on Instagram.Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastLike the show? We'd love to hear from you - please rate us and write a short review.

It's time for the summer holidays, and we aren't going to take up too much of your time. It is time to exhale and be proud of all you've done this year. We chat about a few of our highlights as well as our summer plans. We will be taking the next little while off, so you should too! Thank you for listening to That'll Teach You, and we will see you again in August for Season 4!

Summer should be a time when teachers can relax, but we know that some of our colleagues are heading straight into interview season. That'll Teach You is here to help, so we are re-releasing our very popular episode with Maria (@teacherinterviewireland) to guide you through the whole process. Whether you're applying for your first job, or moving towards a leadership role, Maria has so many useful tips to help keep you grounded and calm. Best of luck - we believe in you!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and please rate and review!

What to do in June? We're at that time of year where it feels as if everyone is ready to move on, but we're not done yet. How can we continue to support our students to grow and develop in the final few weeks of school? Gillian Corbally is back on the podcast to help us answer this question and more.Make sure to follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and remember to rate and reviewFollow Gillian @the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher and listen to her podcast The Playful Lens!

Award-winning author Lisa Fipps joins us for the final episode in our Meet the Author series. We chat about verse novels, in particular Starfish, Lisa's debut novel, and what led Lisa to that particular format. Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcastFollow Lisa @authorlisafipps