One of the toughest jobs as educators is working with a class of people who are still learning how to self-regulate. You’re doing your best to get them all onboard with the lesson you want to teach them.

In this episode, we chat with Dr Jessica Werner who is extremely passionate and motivated to help schools support and retain amazing teachers! As a global educator and professor of education, she understands how tough it is for educators today.

We talk about:

• Common disruptions teachers face
• Effective classroom management techniques
• Quick social-emotional strategies
• Ways to deal with diverse students' needs.

Jessica is truly a lifelong learner. She loves learning about why our brains do what they do, and how that knowledge can be used to empower educators and really support the learners and teachers in schools. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can access more teacher strategies, classroom inspiration and a wealth of resources by visiting our website www.rainbowskycreations.com.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Dr Jessica Werner here

Learn more about Northshore Learning here

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Today’s episode has 2 parts, the first is 5 essential tips for preservice teachers embarking on a prac and want to make the best impression from the get-go. The second is for mentor teachers and our advice to help you give your preservice teacher the most valuable learning experience.

5 Essential Tips for Preservice Teachers:

• Manners aren’t just for kids
• First impressions are a thing
• Get involved in the classroom and school life
• Build relationships respectfully and professionally
• Phones need to go away while you are on the job

Hosting a Prac Student 101:

• Communicate your expectations clearly
• Establish a mentorship relationship
• Plan and involve your prac student in lesson preparation
• Observe and provide constructive feedback (think 3 stars and a wish)
• Encourage reflection and self-assessment
• Setup times for regular meetings
• Model effective teaching practices and provide opportunities for the prac student to try them
• Celebrate successes and provide encouragement

We need great teachers in the classroom, so both preservice teachers and mentor teachers alike have a responsibility to get the most out of a prac for the future students that will be sitting in our classrooms.

If you know a preservice teacher OR a mentor teacher, share the love and this episode with them.

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

Resources mentioned in this episode

Freebie for Preservice Teachers

Free lesson plan templates

Mentor Teacher Guide

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Today our guest is Caley Rose, a pop singer and songwriter who is on a mission to change the narrative of self-confidence with her Music with a Message Program.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How music is a powerful tool that we’re probably underutilising in the classroom.
• What teachers will notice when they start using music as a teaching tool.
• How transformational music can be to our soul + well-being.

Caley is all about empowering children and young adults. Her music is filled with self-affirming dialogue that is transforming classrooms and providing the space for meaningful discussions. If you know a teacher friend who is just as passionate about building self-confidence in the next generation and believes in the power of music, be sure to share this episode with them.

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

Resourses mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Caley Rose on Instragram or TikTok
• Listen to her music here
• Learn more at www.CaleyRose.com/musicwithamessage

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