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Making Thinking Visible: Visual Prompts That Support Learning (Not Performance)
Visual prompts help teachers make student thinking visible during learning—not after. Explore Finnish-inspired visual thinking strategies that support reflection, portfolios, and responsive lesson planning.
vanessa speigle
Jan 143 min read


Resetting Learning Without Starting Over
Lesson planning doesn’t stop when teaching begins. This post explores how planning, assessment, and reflection form a continuous learning cycle — and how small instructional shifts help teachers respond to real student thinking with greater clarity, calm, and impact.
vanessa speigle
Dec 29, 20253 min read


What Finnish Lesson Planning Prioritizes (That Most Systems Ignore)
Lesson planning doesn’t have to feel heavy or overwhelming. In this post, explore how Finnish-inspired lesson planning centers student thinking, reduces teacher workload, and uses reflection to guide meaningful next steps.
vanessa speigle
Dec 15, 20253 min read


🌿 From Siloed Subjects to Cross-Subject Learning: How to Plan Thematic and Phenomenon-Based Lessons
In the real world, knowledge doesn’t live in separate boxes — and neither should learning. Discover how phenomenon-based lesson design helps students connect ideas, think critically, and create meaning across subjects. 🌿
vanessa speigle
Oct 28, 20253 min read


🌱 The Power of Curiosity: How to Make Critical Thinking Visible
Curiosity slows learning down — in the best way. When we let students’ questions lead, we see thinking become visible. This week’s Rekla Reflection explores how curiosity builds calm confidence and fuels critical thinking across every subject.
vanessa speigle
Oct 23, 20252 min read
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