top of page


🪑 Small Routines, Big Impact: Structures that Calm the Chaos
Small routines like circle agreements, talking pieces, and student-led tasks transform classroom chaos into calm. Discover Finnish-inspired, CBC-aligned strategies that reduce stress, build trust, and support teacher well-being globally.
vanessa speigle
Sep 114 min read


🌱 Calm Classrooms, Calm Teachers but Calm ≠ Silence!
If you had the choice between two classrooms, which would you choose? One where students sit in rows, quiet but passive — or one where they collaborate, reflect, and manage themselves with respect and calm? In Rekla’s Finnish-inspired approach, calm is not silence. Calm is active, student-driven, and the foundation for deeper learning.
vanessa speigle
Sep 72 min read


🌱 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
Sep 43 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


🔓 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


❤️ 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


5 Ways to Deepen Your Teaching Practice with Finnish Pedagogy This Summer
This summer, take time to grow your teaching practice with five Finnish-inspired strategies you might already be using. From student voice to classroom design, discover how to deepen your practice and explore new tools at Rekla to support your journey.
vanessa speigle
Jul 62 min read
bottom of page
