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
150. Do This When Your Class Needs A Reset
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Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your students (and yourself) is press the reset button!
In this episode, we share their favourite classroom and teacher reset strategies to help you bring calm, focus and fun back into the school day. Whether your class is feeling restless or you're running on empty, these simple ideas will help everyone recharge and return ready to learn.
We'll explore why taking a reset isn't wasted time, it's actually one of the best ways to improve focus, wellbeing and productivity. From quick classroom activities to simple self-care ideas for teachers, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can use straight away.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why classroom and teacher resets are so important.
- Quick activities to help students refocus and re-engage.
- Creative reset ideas including drawing, origami and games.
- Fun ways to lift the mood when your class needs a fresh start.
- Simple self-care strategies teachers can use after a busy day.
Have a favourite classroom reset or self-care strategy? We'd love to hear it! Come and share your go-to ideas with our teaching community and help inspire other educators.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Art for Kids Hub
- Origami resources
- Listen to previous episodes on brain breaks - Episode 147 and Episode 80
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About Rainbow Sky Creations
Ashleigh Smith and Alisha Hughes are experienced primary educators and the co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With more than 30 years of combined classroom experience teaching in Australia and internationally, they create practical, engaging resources that help primary teachers save time and make learning meaningful and fun. Together, they also host the Rainbow Skies for Teachers podcast, sharing classroom ideas, teacher tips and real-world strategies with educators around the world. Connect with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.