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Transforming Lesson Planning: A Shift to Competencies
Most lesson plans start with content: chapters, topics, or lists of facts. But this often leaves both teachers and students feeling rushed and disconnected. What if planning began with competencies instead? Discover how to shift from content coverage to competency-centered planning — with practical strategies and a teacher-ready toolkit.
vanessa speigle
Sep 253 min read


🌱 From Chaos to Calm: How Warm-Ups Reset the Classroom
🌱 From Chaos to Calm: But what happens when no one walks in ready to learn? Warm-ups are reset buttons that bring back focus and flow in minutes. Learn 3 strategies you can use tomorrow — and explore our Rekla Warm-Ups Toolkit for 10 teacher-ready activities adaptable to any classroom system worldwide.
vanessa speigle
Sep 233 min read


🌱 From Exhaustion to Energy: What Finnish Pedagogy Teaches Us About Lesson Planning
Teachers often carry the weight of planning, grading, and managing every detail, leaving little energy for themselves. Finnish-inspired RECLA methods flip that balance—students do the active learning while teachers conserve energy and guide with purpose.
vanessa speigle
Sep 213 min read
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