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🌱 From Teacher-Led to Student-Led: How to Build Agency in the Classroom
Discover how Finnish-inspired classrooms turn quiet compliance into confident leadership. This Rekla guide helps teachers shift from teacher-led to student-led learning through trust, reflection, and collaboration — with practical, low-resource steps you can try this week.
vanessa speigle
Oct 76 min read


🪑 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


🌿 Joy belongs in the Classroom: Not an Extra, but Essential
🌿 Joy isn’t an extra in teaching.......it’s essential. Discover why joy matters for well-being and engagement, and explore 5 Rekla Sparks that bring laughter, movement, creativity, kindness, and celebration into your classroom.
vanessa speigle
Sep 92 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


✨ 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


❤️ 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


🔍 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


🌿 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


📚 What Makes a Great Low-Resource Lesson?
Discover what makes a great low-resource lesson and explore Finnish-inspired examples now available in the Rekla Library. Includes free downloads, themed bundles, and a custom request form for teachers seeking support.
vanessa speigle
Jul 202 min read


🌿 One Stop for All Your Finnish-Inspired Teaching Needs: Inside the Rekla Library
Discover how the Rekla Library is becoming a one-stop hub for Finnish-inspired, low-resource teaching tools. From free lesson samples to growing themed bundles, this post walks you through how to use the Library in your classroom, summer club, or after school program.
vanessa speigle
Jul 182 min read


Introducing the Rekla Community Library
Discover Rekla’s new Community Library—where educators around the world can share, explore, and download Finnish-inspired lesson plans and resources. Join for free, access creative tools, and contribute your own classroom-ready content.
vanessa speigle
Jul 142 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
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