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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
2 days ago3 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


🍑 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


🔓 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


👂 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


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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