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🌱 5 Circle Time Routines to Build Calm & Connection in Your Classroom
Want calmer mornings, smoother transitions, and stronger connections with your students? Circle time can transform your classroom from day one. In this post, I’ll share 5 simple circle routines you can start tomorrow — plus a free bundle of printables to guide you step by step.
vanessa speigle
2 days ago3 min read


🌱 From Framework to Class: Your First 10 Steps
So you’ve discovered the Rekla Framework . You’ve seen how it can transform classrooms with Finnish-inspired pedagogy. But maybe you’re...
vanessa speigle
5 days ago1 min read


🌳 Not Just PE: Outdoor Pedagogy for Every Subject
Celebrate National Eat Outside Day 🌳 with outdoor pedagogy. Discover research, global examples, and practical ways to teach math, English, and science outdoors—plus a ready-to-use lesson plan.
vanessa speigle
7 days ago3 min read


🔃How Do You Get Students to Lead in a Flipped Classroom?
Turn science into student leadership! ⥮ This 5-day lesson bundle on Habitats & Leadership (Grades 3–5) uses a flipped classroom strategy to give students ownership of their learning while building collaboration, reflection, and real CBC competencies.
vanessa speigle
Aug 285 min read


How Do I Teach Confidently When Each Year I Feel Like I'm Starting Over? 🌿 The Rekla Framework
Each school year feels like starting over. 🌿 The Rekla Framework helps teachers teach confidently in any grade level, with five pillars that bring clarity and belonging.
vanessa speigle
Aug 264 min read


✨ When Teachers Lead: Combating Burnout and Behavior Crises Through Rekla’s Framework
Teachers face burnout, shortages, and CBC challenges. Rekla aligns with Finnish pedagogy to offer practical, classroom-ready solutions.
vanessa speigle
Aug 245 min read


🍑 Special Edition Blog | National Eat a Peach Day: What a Giant Peach Can Teach Us About Leadership
In honor of National Eat a Peach Day, Rekla brings you a special one-day literacy lesson inspired by James and the Giant Peach. This flexible plan for Grades 1–9 explores leadership, belonging, and storytelling through inquiry, hands-on stations, and reflection—perfectly paired with our new Behavior & Belonging Collection.”
vanessa speigle
Aug 222 min read


3 Quick Wins 🎯 for Senior Teachers (and a Big Announcement 🎙)
Senior CBC classrooms can feel overwhelming—but small shifts create big change. This week, discover three quick wins 🎯 that build leadership and belonging from day one, plus a big announcement: the launch of the Rekla™ Podcast!
vanessa speigle
Aug 213 min read


💪 Empowering Senior Teachers with Finnish Tools to Support CBC
Senior CBC teachers face the challenge of guiding large classes while fostering independence. With Finnish-inspired strategies, our new Teacher Training Course and Senior Toolkit equip educators to lead through agency, reflection, and belonging.
vanessa speigle
Aug 192 min read


🔓 Unlocking Leadership in Senior Classrooms: From Passive Learners to Active Leaders
Leadership in senior classrooms isn’t about control—it’s about belonging. Explore 3 practical strategies to help students step up and thrive, inspired by Finnish pedagogy.
vanessa speigle
Aug 172 min read


Special Edition Blog: 🌿 Introducing Rekla Rewards: Start Growing Your Roots!
Discover Rekla Rewards — a new way for teachers and school leaders to earn points, unlock discounts, and grow their impact. Join today to start harvesting your Roots and enjoy savings on bundles, courses, and resources.
vanessa speigle
Aug 161 min read


❤️ What If Your Students Took the Lead....and Loved It?
When students take the lead in senior-level classrooms, engagement and confidence soar. This post shares why student leadership matters, three proven strategies to encourage it, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so your students leave ready to lead in life, not just follow instructions.
vanessa speigle
Aug 143 min read


🧩 The Hidden Gaps in Upper Secondary CBC...Through a Finnish Lens
Many upper secondary students arrive with “hidden gaps” — skills and habits that were never fully developed. See how Finnish methods help CBC teachers close them.
vanessa speigle
Aug 122 min read


👂 What If They Just Don’t Listen?
When students don’t listen, it can derail your lesson and drain your energy. This post shares Finnish-inspired, CBC-aligned strategies to build respect, increase engagement, and keep learning student-centered—without relying on rewards or punishments. Includes practical tips teachers can try tomorrow to transform classroom dynamics.
vanessa speigle
Aug 113 min read


🎯 Rethinking Assessment: What If Reflection Is the Data?
Most behavior systems are designed to manage students — not understand them. But what if behavior could be assessed the same way we assess learning: through observation, reflection, and student voice? In this blog, we explore how classroom moments like conflict, calm-downs, and co-created routines can offer meaningful, formative insight into student growth. Plus, get your free Rekla Behavior & Belonging bundle — packed with real tools to make this shift possible.
vanessa speigle
Aug 72 min read


🎒 Ditch the Sticker Chart: A Finnish-Inspired Approach to Behavior That Starts on Day 1
Discover why building trust—not enforcing rules—is the foundation of effective classroom management. This Finnish-inspired approach transforms student behavior, fosters autonomy, and sets the stage for a connected learning culture from day one.
vanessa speigle
Aug 33 min read


Start Fresh: The Back-to-School Reset Every Teacher Deserves
✨ Introduction: More Than Just New Bulletin Boards Every August, the air hums with anticipation. Teachers rearrange classrooms, print...
vanessa speigle
Jul 312 min read


🔍 The Gift of Looking Closer: Reflection at the Heart of Rekla
iscover how Rekla’s first month set a powerful foundation through Finnish-inspired reflection practices, teacher tools, and a bold vision for global education. A heartfelt look at growth, impact, and what’s next.
vanessa speigle
Jul 272 min read


📝Rekla in Action: Your Finnish-Inspired Classroom Starts Here
Discover Rekla’s newest tools for Finnish-inspired teaching, including a self-paced online course, a free low-resource lesson bundle, and a preview of the Rekla Framework—your guide to transforming classrooms through trust, creativity, and collaboration.
vanessa speigle
Jul 242 min read


🌿 Curious About Finnish Education?
Curious about Finnish education but not sure where to start? The Finnish Education Starter Toolkit is your free, printable guide to joyful, student-centered teaching. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or school leader, this resource will help you explore key Finnish principles and start applying them in any learning environment.
vanessa speigle
Jul 222 min read
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