Behaviour Besties

Welcome back Besties! We missed you! In this season we are getting GRANULAR about classrooms. Let us be clear, we are talking about TGMC Classroom by Design not Classroom Decor. And this will impact behaviour, well-being and engagement ALL YEAR LONG. We are demystifying what you actually need and spotlighting that research.

In this episode we share why the Classroom conversation is a much needed one and unpick what we mean by Classroom by Design.

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Lots of love,

Jen and the Besties xx

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Hi Besties! We missed you! In this episode we are so honoured to interview the wonderful Marie Gentles OBE. Marie is a renowned behavior expert and former headteacher with nearly two decades of experience in education.

She led an outstanding primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) provision, where her innovative approaches to behaviour management garnered national recognition.

Marie gained wider public attention through the BBC Two documentary series "Don't Exclude Me," where she collaborated with Milton Hall Primary School to address challenging student behaviors and reduce exclusions.

In June 2023, she published the book "Gentle Guidance: How to Understand, Inspire and Empower Your Kids," offering practical advice for parents and caregivers on managing children's behavior.

Throughout her career, Marie has been a strong advocate for viewing behavior as a form of communication, promoting strategies that prioritize emotional safety and well-being for children and young people.

In PART 1 we dig into:

1. You have been an inspirational champion for children. Fighting against a culture of exclusion. What is the impact of exclusion on our young people and why should this be avoided at all costs?
2. A child swears, throws a table, shouts, climbs on a wall…Big behaviours are present in our classrooms and you have been head on live and direct. What do you think all adults need to know about big behaviours?
3. TES news recently shared that 1 in 4 educators have restrained a child. I’d love to hear your perspective on this. What is your opinion on what we are missing in behaviour training to avoid this?
4. I love your mantra: No blame no shame. Can you shed some light on why blaming and shaming strategies are so damaging in schools?
5. You share many amazing strategies, but I wanted to hone in on emotional connection. Why is that so vital for big behaviours?

We are so proud to have two incredible sponsors:

Now, Press, Play

Now>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.

Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!

Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Little Coach House

The Little Coach House is a family-run business based in East Yorkshire, England, specializing in handcrafted, Montessori-inspired educational resources for early years learning.

Their product line includes name tracing boards, alphabet tracing boards, number tracing boards, and various flashcards, all designed to support early writing, numeracy, and fine motor skills development. These resources are particularly beneficial for children in nursery and reception stages, as well as in Key Stage 1. We LOVE their breathing boards as they make a core regulation strategy TANGIBLE. And that is so impactful for our babes. You can get a discount by using the code TGMC15 . Get your breathing boards here: ⁠https://littlecoachhouse.co.uk/collections/mindfulness⁠

⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠

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https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
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Now, Press, Play

Now>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.

Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!

Come with us behind the scenes to our TGMC event where our TGMC'ers try on the headphones and immerse themselves in the Now Press Play universe. You have to see it to believe it!

Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome back Besties! We missed you!

Today we are so fricking honoured to interview Dr Emma Hepburn. Dr. Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She is also an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, where she lectures on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Known on social media as "The Psychology Mum," Dr. Hepburn has gained recognition for her engaging illustrations that simplify complex psychological concepts, aiming to make mental health information accessible to a broader audience.

Dr. Hepburn has authored several books focused on mental health and wellbeing, including: "A Toolkit for Your Emotions"

Dr Emma was generous enough to give up her time for Jen to interview her for Behaviour: The Lost Modules for the chapter 'Behaviour and Emotions.'

In Part 2 we dig into:

1. You talk about life being an emotional rollercoaster. Accurate. But you talk specifically about creating pit stops. Can you explain why this is essential in order for us to function well? What happens if we just keep ploughing on?
2. You share 4 key pit stops: calm, connected, contained and compassionate. Can you shed a little light on why each of those are so important for our wellbeing?
3. What would you say to school leaders who say they don’t have time to teach or make room for emotions in school?
4. What mantra would you like to leave our behaviour besties with?

We are so proud to have two incredible sponsors for Behaviour Besties season 4: Now,Press, Play and The Little Coach House.

Now, Press, Play

Now>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.

Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!

Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Little Coach House

The Little Coach House is a family-run business based in East Yorkshire, England, specializing in handcrafted, Montessori-inspired educational resources for early years learning.

The company's product line includes name tracing boards, alphabet tracing boards, number tracing boards, and various flashcards, all designed to support early writing, numeracy, and fine motor skills development. These resources are particularly beneficial for children in nursery and reception stages, as well as in Key Stage 1. We LOVE their breathing boards as they make a core regulation strategy TANGIBLE. And that is so impactful for our babes. You can get a discount by using the code TGMC15 . Get your breathing boards here: ⁠https://littlecoachhouse.co.uk/collections/mindfulness⁠

⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome back Besties! We missed you!

Today we are so fricking honoured to interview Dr Emma Hepburn. Dr. Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She is also an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, where she lectures on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Known on social media as "The Psychology Mum," Dr. Hepburn has gained recognition for her engaging illustrations that simplify complex psychological concepts, aiming to make mental health information accessible to a broader audience.

Dr. Hepburn has authored several books focused on mental health and wellbeing, including: "A Toolkit for Your Emotions"

Dr Emma was generous enough to give up her time for Jen to interview her for Behaviour: The Lost Modules for the chapter 'Behaviour and Emotions.'

In Part 1 we dig into:

1. 1. You have a beautiful ability to illustrate very complex concepts. Neuroscience is tricky, let’s be honest. But you visualise big concepts into memorable ones. One, I think we need to be talking about more in schools is the body budget. Can you explain the concept of the body budget?
   2. What kind of ‘deposits’ can we make to our own body budget and can we make deposits for our children?
   3. You share that social isolation is a withdrawal, can you explain what you mean by that?
   4. You also highlight suppressing emotions as a withdrawal. How might we expect a child’s behaviour to change if they have no opportunities to identify or talk about how they are feeling?
   5. From a neuroscience perspective, what are some of the implications of children being isolated as a way to ‘teach them a lesson’? 

We are so proud to have two incredible sponsors for Behaviour Besties season 4: Now,Press, Play and The Little Coach House.

Now, Press, Play

Now>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.

Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!

Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Little Coach House

The Little Coach House is a family-run business based in East Yorkshire, England, specializing in handcrafted, Montessori-inspired educational resources for early years learning.

The company's product line includes name tracing boards, alphabet tracing boards, number tracing boards, and various flashcards, all designed to support early writing, numeracy, and fine motor skills development. These resources are particularly beneficial for children in nursery and reception stages, as well as in Key Stage 1. We LOVE their breathing boards as they make a core regulation strategy TANGIBLE. And that is so impactful for our babes. You can get a discount by using the code TGMC15 . Get your breathing boards here: https://littlecoachhouse.co.uk/collections/mindfulness

⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome to your mini training series all about ROUTINES. In this season we are getting GRANULAR on what we were never actually taught but has a significant impact to the start of the year and classroom management ALL YEAR LONG. 

In this episode, we delve into effective strategies for managing morning and end-of-day routines in a classroom. Our discussion covers how well-designed morning routines can set a productive tone, improve time management, and enhance well-being. The Good Morning Framework includes greeting children, organising resources, and conducting well-being check-ins. For the end of the day, the Great End of the Day Framework suggests tidying up, reading a story, reflective highlights, and gradual release. The episode rounds out with tips on how to ensure routines are effective and the benefits of creating a positive classroom environment. 

00:00 Morning Routine Chaos

02:36 End of Day Routine Challenges

03:18 Introduction to Episode Four

04:01 Importance of Morning Routines

06:28 Greeting and Organizing the Classroom

11:49 Wellbeing Check-ins

13:02 End of Day Framework

20:52 Final Thoughts and Tips

24:00 Closing Mantra

In the TGMC Back To School Kit you can access:

1. TGMC training programme
2. 13 Lessons for the first week back
3. 8 routine lessons 
4. 8 afternoon activities
5. 10 Transition buffers
6. 20 check-in journal pages
7. ALL the resources you need for better routines

Click here to access

Not a TGMC’er? We would love to have you part of the movement. Click below AND use GET1FREE for a cheeky discount:

www.tgmc.uk/subscribe 

We are super proud to be sponsored by NOW PRESS PLAY. The remarkable immersive storytelling classroom resource you and your children will love. 

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome to your mini training series all about ROUTINES. In this season we are getting GRANULAR on what we were never actually taught but has a significant impact to the start of the year and classroom management ALL YEAR LONG. 

In this episode of Behaviour Besties, we dive into the importance of tidy-up routines in the classroom. The Besties share their personal experiences with classroom chaos and the stress of managing tidying up. We discuss practical strategies to implement effective tidy up systems, including class captains, job spinners, and visual aids. Emphasis is placed on the importance of simplicity, consistency, and planning to make these routines work smoothly throughout the school year. This episode will give you actionable tips and tested strategies to ensure a clutter-free and organised classroom environment, benefiting both your students and you boo.

01:42 The Lunchtime Chaos

00:45 Introduction to Behaviour Besties

02:27 The Importance of Tidy Up Routines

04:04 Creating Effective Tidy Up Systems

04:41 Class Captains and Job Spinners

07:48 Using Timers and Visual Aids

09:59 Adapting Tidy Up for Different Ages

12:26 Overcoming Common Challenges

17:29 Simplifying and Sustaining Routines

18:01 Episode Mantra

In the TGMC Back To School Kit you can access:

1. TGMC training programme
2. 13 Lessons for the first week back
3. 8 routine lessons 
4. 8 afternoon activities
5. 10 Transition buffers
6. 20 check-in journal pages
7. ALL the resources you need for better routines

Click here to access

Not a TGMC’er? We would love to have you part of the movement. Click below AND use GET1FREE for a cheeky discount:

www.tgmc.uk/subscribe 

We are super proud to be sponsored by NOW PRESS PLAY. The remarkable immersive storytelling classroom resource you and your children will love. 

You can find more about Now Press Play here. They offer a free trial AND you can get 10% off for your school just by saying you are a bestie.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome to your mini training series all about ROUTINES. In this season we are getting GRANULAR on what we were never actually taught but has a significant impact to the start of the year and classroom management ALL YEAR LONG. 

In this episode, the Besties practical strategies for managing EFFECTIVE classroom transitions. We discuss the common challenges teachers face during transitions and introduce tested methods like the '1-2-3' technique, gradual start and stop, using timers, and incorporating role-play to maintain smooth transitions. We also emphasise the importance of minimal verbal instructions and adaptability to meet the needs of all students. The session concludes with a roundup of discussed strategies and a reminder to approach transitions with patience and care.

00:00 A Story to Start: A Teacher's Confession

03:22 Introduction to Season Three: Routines and Transitions

03:33 Understanding Transitions in the Classroom

05:21 Strategies for Effective Transitions

09:10 The Importance of Timers and Organization

12:40 Avoiding Common Mistakes in Transitions

19:51 Final Thoughts and Recap

20:51 Episode Mantra 

In the TGMC Back To School Kit you can access:

1. TGMC training programme
2. 13 Lessons for the first week back
3. 8 routine lessons 
4. 8 afternoon activities
5. 10 Transition buffers
6. 20 check-in journal pages
7. ALL the resources you need for better routines

Click here to access

Not a TGMC’er? We would love to have you part of the movement. Click below AND use GET1FREE for a cheeky discount:

www.tgmc.uk/subscribe 

We are super proud to be sponsored by NOW PRESS PLAY. The remarkable immersive storytelling classroom resource you and your children will love. 

You can find more about Now Press Play here. They offer a free trial AND you can get 10% off for your school just by saying you are a bestie.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome to your mini training series all about ROUTINES. In this season we are getting GRANULAR on what we were never actually taught but has a significant impact to the start of the year and classroom management ALL YEAR LONG.

 In this episode, the Besties discuss the importance of establishing effective classroom routines to create a structured and anxiety-free environment for students. We reflect on our own first-day classroom experiences, emphasise the significance of predictability for children, and cite research from experts like Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Becky. We also introduce a framework for teaching routines, known as the four/five Ps: Plan, Precision, Practice, Perfect, and Probe. The episode concludes with tips on iterating and adapting routines, ensuring inclusivity, and using interactive methods to engage students.

01:42 First Day in the Classroom Memories

02:57 The Importance of Routines

03:27 Common Routine Disruptions

04:41 Research on Routines and Safety

08:04 Implementing Effective Routines

10:16 Interactive Routine Blueprint

11:04 Attention Getters: Practical Tips

16:14 Reflecting and Adapting Routines

18:31 Episode Mantra 

In the TGMC Back To School Kit you can access:

1. TGMC training programme
2. 13 Lessons for the first week back
3. 8 routine lessons 
4. 8 afternoon activities
5. 10 Transition buffers
6. 20 check-in journal pages
7. ALL the resources you need for better routines

Click here to access

Not a TGMC’er? We would love to have you part of the movement. Click below AND use GET1FREE for a cheeky discount:

www.tgmc.uk/subscribe 

We are super proud to be sponsored by NOW PRESS PLAY. The remarkable immersive storytelling classroom resource you and your children will love. 

You can find more about Now Press Play here. They offer a free trial AND you can get 10% off for your school just by saying you are a bestie.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffee
License code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4