Teacher stress is at an all time high. In this video I […]
How To Improve Teacher Wellbeing and Student Wellbeing At The Same Time
In this video, I share 6 strategies you can use in your classroom every day to increase your own wellbeing and improve the wellbeing of your students at the same time. These strategies take no extra teacher time and will help build a positive culture to promotes wellbeing in your classroom by developing supportive relationships between teacher and students and student to student."
New Teachers – Learn How To ‘Turn Around’ Comparing Yourself To Other Teachers
In this video I am going to share with you research about how and why we compare ourselves to others and some simple strategies you can use so that it is not damaging to your wellbeing. Learn how to use comparison in a healthy way to improve your practice and to take care of yourself at the same time!
Fun Ways For Teachers to Beat Stress
In this video I am going to share with you some of […]
How To Help Your Students Be Independent Learners
Just as a young child learns to master their environment when they have appropriate levels of support and freedom, so our students learn to be independent, self-motivated learners when the environment is appropriately predictable and challenging. Here are 8 ways to help your students be independent learners
Why Positive Classroom Management Is Good For Teacher Wellbeing
In this video we discuss a topic that can be controversial - the classroom management positive reinforcement strategy! While some people may think of lollies and other tangible rewards, positive reinforcement is so much more than simply handing out sweet treats.
Classroom Gratitude Practices for Teacher and Student Wellbeing
In this video I am going to share with you simple evidence-based gratitude practices you can use to increase YOUR wellbeing and the wellbeing of your students. Gratitude practices are easy to incorporate into your class and the benefits include reduced stress and depression, less anxiety, increased levels of enjoyment and longevity. Gotta love that!
6 Strategies That Will Help Reduce Teacher Stress
There are simple things you can do to look after yourself especially at times when the demands of teaching can feel overwhelming. Learn how to give yourself permission to care for you so that you teach with enthusiasm and inspire your students!"
Time Management for Teachers
In this video I will share with you some effective ways you can improve time management by managing your energy rather than focusing on your time. 'Compassion fatigue’ is characterised by symptoms such as depression, inability to focus, decreased effectiveness, burnout and breakdown. Watch to learn more :)
How To Reduce Negative Self Talk & Reduce Imposter Syndrome
In this video I share with you 7 ways to support your wellbeing by being aware of your own self-talk and help to keep something called Imposter Syndrome at bay.
My COVID 19 Teacher Wellbeing Strategies
How To Maintain Teacher Wellbeing in Challenging Times
When Teachers Don’t Deal With Challenging Student Behaviour
In schools where teachers don’t feel safe themselves, they are more likely to ignore poor student behaviour because they don’t feel supported or valued. Here are 7 ways that schools can work to change the culture of ignoring bad behaviour.
A Surprising Strategy To Improve Student Behaviour
How positive reinforcement can help students behave You can improve student behaviour 80% of the time if you use positive rather than negative feedback. Don’t believe me?
The Power of Rituals in Developing Teacher Wellbeing
The way we are working isn’t working for teachers. ‘74% of employees are experiencing an energy crisis.’ Tony Schwarz ‘I have so much time to do all the things I need to do’ Said no teacher ever!! Time for all the marking and the lesson plans and the meetings, and creating resources and the parent meetings and time for that student who is falling behind, and the student who is miles ahead.
How To Help Your Child Be Successful At School
For teachers and schools to be able to do the best job possible with students, partnering with parents and caregivers is ideal. You are the parents, the first educators of their children. As such, you often hold the key to many issues that may arise for your child at school. In addition, when you and your child’s school are singing from the same hymn book, your child will achieve greater results socially, emotionally and academically. Here are 5 ways you can help your child be more successful at school:
Effective Teachers Are Self Reflective Teachers
The end of the year is fast approaching and if you are like any other teacher ever, you will be checking up on how much content you have taught this year, how much you didn’t get done and frantically trying to assess students for their learning so that you can write an accurate report for the end of the year.
10 Common Misconceptions About Students Who Don’t Care
When students don’t listen or follow directions, or they roll their eyes when you speak, or they talk while you are talking, it can seem as though they don’t care what you think of them. This is a misconception. Young people do care what adults e.g. parents and teachers think of them. They care very deeply even when they don’t show it. The more it seems they don’t care, the more they do care.
6 Things About Stress Every Teacher Should Know
Stress is a part of life, right? We all have to learn to deal with it. Teachers, however, report high levels of stress and the attrition rate of new teachers is between 30-40% in the first five years. While your employer has some responsibility for the health and safety, it is up to you to be accountable for your own wellbeing.
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Teaching
Every time I meet a teacher in their first few years of teaching, my heart goes out to them! Nothing can prepare you for that first year when you feel like you will never remember all the things you are supposed to do... If I could go back and speak to my young, eager, new-teacher self, here is what I would say: