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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
Sep 43 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


🎯 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


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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