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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


🌱 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


✨ 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
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