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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


❤️ 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


👂 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
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