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!
You can follow us on Instagram or TikTok @rainbowskycreations
To discover more helpful tips + tricks for teachers, head to http://www.rainbowskycreations.com
Rainbow Skies for Teachers
134. 10 Years of Rainbow Sky Creations: The Story Behind the Business
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In this special episode, we’re celebrating 10 years of Rainbow Sky Creations with a fun behind-the-scenes conversation about how it all began and how the business runs today. To mark the occasion, our incredible Online Business Manager, Jarka, turns the tables and interviews us about our journey, our partnership, and what the last decade has looked like behind the scenes.
Recorded together in beautiful Jervis Bay, this episode reflects on where it all started, from teaching in Dubai and the idea to create resources for teachers, to building a business that supports educators around the world.
We also chat about the realities of running a creative online business, including the tools we rely on, the products we love most in our store, and the team who helps everything run behind the scenes. Along the way, we reflect on the challenges, the growth, and the mindset shifts that have shaped the last decade.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to Rainbow Sky Creations, we’re so grateful you’re here celebrating this milestone with us.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- How Rainbow Sky Creations first began and the moment the idea was born
- Why choosing the right business partner makes all the difference
- The strengths we each bring to the business
- The “North Star” that guides every decision we make
- The incredible team who supports Rainbow Sky Creations behind the scenes
- Our favourite resources in the store (including one of our most popular maths routines)
- The digital tools and platforms that keep the business running smoothly
- The challenges we’ve faced along the way and the conversations that helped us grow
- How we’ve built a business that allows flexibility for family life
And most importantly, we reflect on the teachers who have supported us along the way. This journey wouldn’t exist without you.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Free Number of the Day (2-digit and 3-digit versions)
Free Uno Games - Volume Conversions and Place Value
Find our Dots and Boxes games here
Check out our website here.
Find our online shopify store here.
Listen to Jarka’s podcast: Soulful Nomad Life on Apple podcasts or Spotify.