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Two Talkative Teachers

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Two passionate teachers talking teaching life in New Zealand and putting a spotlight on the amazing things teachers are doing in our own backyard and around the world.
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Ep 13: Starting school at five

Two Talkative TeachersAug 09, 2022

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Ep 13: Starting school at five

Ep 13: Starting school at five

In this episode, Kelly asks Franska what she recommends children need support with before starting school as a five year old.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

Aug 09, 202213:27
Ep 12: Digital tools we love

Ep 12: Digital tools we love

Franska and Kelly share their favourite digital tools such as Kahoot, Learners of Aotearoa, Boddle, Solvemoji and more.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

Jun 21, 202217:27
Ep 11: ECE to Primary

Ep 11: ECE to Primary

Franska and Kelly interview Ruby on changing from ECE to Primary.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

May 09, 202217:44
Ep 10: Maternity Leave

Ep 10: Maternity Leave

Franska and Kelly discuss maternity leave.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

May 02, 202215:09
Ep 9: Self care

Ep 9: Self care

Franska and Kelly discuss self care during the term and in the breaks. 

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

Apr 27, 202227:36
Ep 8: School Camp

Ep 8: School Camp

Franska and Kelly reflect on their own childhood camp experiences and how camp went for Kelly.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

Apr 11, 202215:56
Ep 7: Reflection on term one so far

Ep 7: Reflection on term one so far

Franska and Kelly reflect on a eventful term one so far. 

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com We can't wait to connect with you.

Mar 28, 202219:54
Ep 6: Reflecting on the first week back at school

Ep 6: Reflecting on the first week back at school

Franska and Kelly reflect on their first week back for the year and the successes they have had so far. 

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram.

If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com

We can't wait to connect with you.

Feb 14, 202218:40
Ep 5: What we will be setting up in our classrooms this year

Ep 5: What we will be setting up in our classrooms this year

Franska and Kelly share how they will set up SODA (Start of the Day Activity), personal picture dictionary's and One Thing a Day.

To see more of what we are talking about in this episode, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. 

If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com

Jan 25, 202208:06
Ep 4: Setting up our classroom space and taking down a classroom

Ep 4: Setting up our classroom space and taking down a classroom

Franska and Kelly discuss how they have set up their classroom spaces for the year and how they pack down a classroom.

To see photos and videos of our classroom spaces, go to @twotalkativeteachers on Instagram. You can see more about Kelly's Year 5&6 classroom at @MissMattock and Franska's Year 1-2 classroom at @teachingfromdownunder on Instagram. Check out Kelly's blog - Miss Mattock in the Making -  for more information about how her classroom furniture is set out and the reasons behind it.

If you have any stories you would like to share about what we discussed in this episode, you can DM us or email to two.talkative.teachers.nz@gmail.com

Jan 19, 202219:54
Ep 3: Teacher tools we love

Ep 3: Teacher tools we love

Franska and Kelly review tools they love to use in their classrooms.
Aug 17, 202115:09
Ep 2: University, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

Ep 2: University, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia

Franska and Kelly discuss their University experiences. Franska shares her journey as a learner with dyslexia and dyscalculia.

Aug 10, 202121:57
Ep 1: Meet Franska & Kelly

Ep 1: Meet Franska & Kelly

Get to know Kelly and Franska, the Two Talkative Teachers.

Jul 16, 202107:01
Two Talkative Teachers Intro

Two Talkative Teachers Intro

Introduction to the Two Talkative Teachers podcast where Franska & Kelly talk all things teacher life. 
Jul 16, 202101:16