Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Hey there, amazing teachers—this podcast is for YOU! Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator seeking inspiration, Rainbow Skies for Teachers is here to help you thrive in and out of the classroom.
We’re Ashleigh and Alisha, your enthusiastic hosts and co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With 20+ years of combined experience in primary education, we’re dedicated to sharing practical advice, supercharged tips, and game-changing strategies to help you succeed as a teacher.
Whether it’s crafting engaging lessons or perfecting your classroom management, we’ve got your back. We're on a mission to lead an education revolution; one inspired teacher at a time….
There are rainbows ahead, and together, we're unstoppable!
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Rainbow Skies for Teachers
98. Teaching Diverse Classrooms: Simple Tweaks for Big Impact
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In this rich and encouraging chat, we explore how teachers can meet the needs of every student, without feeling like they need to do everything. Dr Maggie offers real-life, research-backed strategies for creating inclusive, emotionally safe, and engaging classrooms with just a few thoughtful tweaks.
In this episode, we explore:
- What diverse student populations really look like in primary classrooms today
- Everyday, achievable ways to embed social-emotional learning (SEL) into your routines
- Practical strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs)
- The tiny shifts that make a big difference—no overhauls required!
- What trauma-informed teaching looks like in a realistic school setting
- Why celebrating small wins can reignite your confidence and momentum
Dr Maggie also shares powerful insights on teacher wellbeing, emotional labour, and how creating a classroom culture of care benefits both students and educators.
Whether you're teaching a classroom filled with different languages, needs, and learning styles - or simply striving to support every student more intentionally - this episode will leave you feeling inspired and better equipped.
Rainbows Ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Reach out to Dr Maggie Broderick on LinkIn or via email at mbroderick@nu.edu
- National University
- Frameworks for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Trauma-Informed Educational Settings By Jennifer Lauren Aniano
- More about Kimberlé Crenshaw and her research
- Casel Framework: Advanced Social and Emotional Learning
- Harmony Academy