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It is really tough when students are argumentative or disagreeable and it can be very hard to get them to see things your way. In this episode, we look at some negotiating techniques that will help you to have conversations with students and help you to win them over. For more information about how Calmer…

As a teacher it is important that your students listen to you. In this episode, we talk about a few skills to become an effective listener and how you can do that well so that your students can model the same behaviour. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school,…

Everybody wants to feel important, valued and want to feel good about themselves. In this episode, we look at 4 tips that can make your students feel important to you, build their confidence and help you to protect the classroom environment. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/…

As teachers it is important to understand that communication also helps building relationships with your students. In this episode, we look at some tips that can help you build your relationships through communication in your classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…

Controlling a noisy or disruptive classroom can get very difficult. In this episode, we talk about some tips that can help you gain control over a noisy classroom and establish a calmer routine. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/ Behaviour Management Essentials: https://calmer-classrooms.thinkific.com/courses/BME…

For a new teacher Behaviour Management is the essential key. In this episode, we look at 5 keys that are essential for effective behaviour management in the classroom, this is an excerpt from our “Behaviour Management Blueprint – eBook and Video Course”. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school,…

As a teacher sometimes we can develop or practice poor habits which can have a negative impact on our students. In this episode, we are going to talk about 6 mistakes that teachers make while managing classroom behaviour and how you can respond differently to achieve a positive outcome. For more information about how Calmer…

When you teach, you teach to make an impact and build a legacy. In this episode, I want to talk to you about making an impact, investing in the future when you teach and how to build a legacy that lasts. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/…

Sometimes we have classrooms that feels overwhelming and stressful. In this episode, we look at 4 keys on how to change the atmosphere in your classroom and how you can set the mood and the tone so that it is not stressful for you. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or…

Greeting is a powerful way to build relationship in the classroom. In this episode, we see few ways to build relationship with your students effectively with the help of greeting without spending a lot of time. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…

Teamwork can sometimes turn into chaos or riot in the classroom. In this episode, we look at 4 tips on how to manage teamwork and achieve it successfully in the classroom rather than turning into chaos. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit https://calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…

Teaching is a stressful profession, there are good days, bad days and days that can make you feel like you are no good at teaching. In this episode, we look at a few ways to discover your ‘Why’ and how to find your purpose as a teacher amongst the broad range of children who come…

The way boys think and do things are very different from girls. In this episode, we look at how to understand the difference between boys and girls neurologically and sociologically. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/ Behaviour Management and Educating Boys…

Getting boys attention in the classroom can be very challenging and difficult to sustain. In this episode, we look at some tips on how to effectively engage boys in the classroom and build rapport with them. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video…

Boys are very difficult to respond to as they can be dominant in the classroom. In this episode, we discuss how to respond to boys and build relationship with them to gain control over them in the classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook…

Confronting misbehaviour can sometimes turn into an argument and destroy the relationship with your student. In this episode, we look at 5 fundamentals on how to address behaviour without an argument and help foster relationship with your students. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook…

We all know that children can be challenging or difficult to manage sometimes. In this episode, we look at 3 tips on how to deal with difficult children, build rapport and create positive relationships. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…

Reminders and Cues are important to keep the students on task and to help them stay focused. In this episode, we look at benefits and importance that reminders and cues can have in your classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course:…

It is important for a teacher to enforce the rules for all students equally and to be consistent in the way you deal with everybody. In this episode, we look at some tips on how to be consistent in behaviour management. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit…

As a teacher you need to be actively aware and alert of what is going on in your classroom all the time. In this episode, we are going to discuss the importance and techniques of active supervision when managing a classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit…

Do seating plans really work? In this episode we are going to discuss the benefits a seating plan can have in your classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/ Behaviour Management and Educating Boys Online Courses: https://calmerclassrooms.today/online/ Don’t forget to…

We all know it can be hard to get to know a new class. In this episode, we are talking about how you can build rapport quickly with a brand new class. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/ Behaviour Management…

Sometimes, it can be hard to create an engaging environment in your classroom. In this episode, we are talking about four tips on how you can create a more engaged community in your classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…

In the classroom, remembering to forgive your students is just as important as correcting them. In this episode, we talk about why it is so important to forgive, and how you can use forgiveness to change the class dynamic. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE…

Sometimes it can be hard to know when to reprimand a student, and when to be understanding of the situation. In this video, we are going to talk about the balance between justice and compassion, and how you can use that balance in your classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you…

Do your students always seem to leave their work to the last minute, no matter how much time you give them? An old principle called Parkinson’s Law may help to explain why. In this episode, we are breaking down Parkinson’s Law, why it affects people, and how you can use it to level up your…

Procrastination is something that everyone struggles with. Staying focused and organized can be a real effort sometimes. In this episode, we are going to talk about the function of procrastination, and give you some tips to stop procrastinating today. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE…

Sports teachers and coaches can sometimes seem to break through to their students in ways that you didn’t think was possible. In this episode, we are going over some of the differences between what it means to teach and coach, and how you can apply those strategies into your classroom. For more information about how…

When a situation isn’t handled fast, a student can escalate very quickly, and it can sometimes feel like it’s getting out of hand. In this episode, we going to look at 5 ways you can manage an escalating student. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE…

Assessment time can be one of the most stressful periods for any student, and not managing that stress can have unwanted effects in and out of the classroom. In this episode, we are going to talk about how you can help your students manage their anxiety and stress around assessment time. For more information about…

Not all of your students are going to learn in the same way that you are used to, and it can get a bit frustrating at times. In this episode, we are going over 4 tips for how you can differentiate your teaching, and implement strategies that help you get across to more students. For…

In this episode, we go over some strategies for how you can have win-win conversations when you have to reprimand a student that’s been misbehaving. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/ Behaviour Management and Educating Boys Online Courses: https://calmerclassrooms.today/online/ Don’t…

If you are having to use zoom to teach during lockdown periods, keeping students engaged can be a struggle. In this episode, we are going to give you 3 tips on how you can be more effective at engaging your class while teaching online. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or…

Teaching can be exhausting in every sense of the word, but learning to manage it is something that can greatly improve your experiences in the class. In this video, we go over 3 tips that you can use to help you manage your fatigue and not get burnt out. For more information about how Calmer…

You might have everyone in your class under control, but even getting them to register what you are teaching can be a challenge. In this episode, we give you tips that can help you engage and excite students for learning in the classroom. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your…

If your students have made a mess after an activity, there’s chaos in the classroom, and you just want them to tidy up at the end fo the day, then here are 4 tips that will help you get your clean up routine running smoothly. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you…

Do you have children that don’t go as fast as you would like them to? Do your students dawdle in the classroom? Here are some tips for how you can effectively respond to dawdlers. For more information about how Calmer Classrooms can help you or your school, visit calmerclassrooms.today/ FREE eBook and Video Course: https://calmerclassrooms.today/blueprint/…