A beanbag and a poster do not make a calm corner.

If your calm space is feeling more like a soft time-out than a supportive sanctuary, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. I unpack why calm corners often miss the markand what to shift so they actually support emotional regulation.

You’ll hear:

💫 Why many calm corners become time-out in disguise

💫 The role of co-regulation and adult presence in calm corners

💫 What calm corners truly need to be effective (hint: it's more than breathing posters)

💫 How to build a calm corner with children, not just for them

💫 What to do when a child resists the space, and how to preserve autonomy

This one’s for educators and carers who are ready to rethink calm down strategies and build spaces that truly support emotional growth.

Helpful Links

Check out my behaviour bites guide Building Emotional Competence

Connect with me on Instagram @littlebloom.consultancy

Visit my website www.littlebloomconsultancy.com.au

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Aaaaah, behaviour charts. Love them or hate them (I'm the latter), it feels like they're here to stay. I'm often met with exasperation - but HOW do we support behaviour without them? It feels impossible, but it isn't. I did it for most of my teaching career (bar one year).

You'll hear:

• Why behaviour charts don’t actually teach behaviour and what they do instead.
• How children internalise their placement on behaviour charts, shaping their self-worth and peer relationships.
• The connection between behaviour charts and social bias, including their disproportionate impact on neurodivergent children and children of colour.
• Four alternative strategies to support behaviour - clear expectations, teaching missing skills, connection and problem-solving, and having a plan for tricky behaviours.
• How to shift from compliance to skill-building, fostering self-regulation, responsibility, and a positive classroom culture.

There are ways to support behaviour while fostering connection, fostering skill building and helping children feel good about themselves - without the need for behaviour charts. Promise.

Helpful links

💫 Read When the Clips are Down

💫 Download my free guide: Navigating Rewards When You're Expected to Use Reward Systems

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Self-doubt creeps in when we least expect it. Whether it’s comparing yourself to other teachers, feeling like you’re not good enough, or questioning whether you really belong in this field - these thoughts can be exhausting. The thing is - you’re not alone. I'm convinced every teacher experiences self-doubt at some point. I cover:

• How social media, unrealistic expectations, and 'shoulds' impact teachers falling into the comparison trap.
• Looking at imposter syndrome and questioning where it might come from.
• How to challenge the thoughts that make you feel “not good enough” by reframing your limiting beliefs.
• How to recognise when you're overgeneralising, catastrophising, and speaking in absolutes.
• Embracing authenticity, leaning into strengths, and stepping into your true teacher self.

If you've ever felt less-than in your work, this episode is for you.

Helpful links

💫 Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers

💫 Peep my post on Marigold Teachers

💫 If you'd like some 1:1 support, take a look at my mentoring packages

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Building strong relationships with families at the start of the year is the foundation of a successful classroom. But let’s be real - it’s not always easy to navigate the nuances of communication, cultural differences, or setting boundaries. In this episode, I’m sharing the 'Ins' and 'Outs' of building meaningful connections with families.

I’ll explore 8 things that are IN in order to foster trust, collaboration, and open dialogue, as well as 6 things that are OUT that can unintentionally act as roadblocks for your relationships. I cover:

• The importance of starting the year with strong family relationships.
• Ways to help families feel welcome and included from day one.
• Building trust through clear communication and proactive engagement.
• Why families should have a voice in their child’s classroom journey.
• Being intentional with information shared with families.

Working with families isn't as scary as it seems, promise. 

Helpful links

💫 Download a *free* copy of my transitions checklist: Supporting Effective Transitions

💫 Purchase my comprehensive transitions roadmap: Beyond the Welcome Email

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today’s episode, I explore classroom design. However, this isn’t just another guide to setting up your classroom - it's an exploration of an amazing research article I came across: 'Children’s voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children.' I cover:

• The importance of inclusive environments.
• Amplifying children's sense of belonging.
• Children as placemakers.
• Why children should have a voice in shaping their learning spaces.
• The role of authenticity in learning spaces.

If you've never considered the learning environment through children's eyes before, this episode is going to leave you with a lot to reflect on - in the best possible way.

Helpful links

💫 Purchase the Clarity & Culture Back to School Workshops

💫 Read through  Children’s voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today's episode, I explore classroom design. However, this isn't just another guide to setting up your classroom - it's an exploration of an amazing research article I came across: 'Children's voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children.' I cover:

• The importance of inclusive environments.
• Amplifying children's sense of belonging.
• Children as placemakers.
• Why children should have a voice in shaping their learning spaces.
• The role of authenticity in learning spaces.

If you've never considered the learning environment through children's eyes before, this episode is going to leave you with a lot to reflect on - in the best possible way.

💫 Purchase the Clarity & Culture Back to School Workshops

💫 Read through  Children's voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today’s episode, I unpack classroom agreements and how we can co-construct these with the children in our class. I cover:

• Why classroom agreements are much more than a list of rules.
• The importance of balancing expectations to be firm, fair, flexible, and developmentally appropriate for children.
• Debunking myths about classroom agreements.
• A rant about the idea that we shouldn't co-construct expectations with children 'because they get too silly.'
• Some ideas for exploring rights and responsibilities and creating classroom agreements.

If you've never created a co-constructed classroom agreement before, let me tell you - these are powerful! You won't look at rules the same.

Helpful links

💫 Purchase the Clarity & Culture Back to School Workshops

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today’s episode, we consider the elements needed for a calm and successful first day back. I cover:

• Planning for logistics and setup: How to organise booklist items.
• Delegating roles.
• Navigating tears when children separate from their caregivers.
• Structuring your first-day schedule.
• Ideas for simple relationship-building and name-learning activities.
• The importance of day one reflections.

If day one feels mega daunting (so normal, btw), this episode will give you some solid pointers to turn that overwhelm into intention. 

Helpful links

💫 6 books about starting school

💫 Purchase my comprehensive transitions roadmap for a smooth day one: Beyond the Welcome Email

💫 Purchase the Clarity & Culture Back to School Workshops

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today’s episode, I walk you through how to establish routines that will transform your classroom into a calm, predictable, and thriving environment. I cover:

• What routines are and why they’re essential for classroom success.
• How routines build a sense of safety and belonging for children.
• Five key reasons routines are the foundation of every effective classroom.
• A 5-step framework for teaching routines.
• Why investing time in routines early in the year saves you a heap of time, energy and frustration in the long run.

If routines have ever felt like an afterthought, this episode will show you why they’re the cornerstone of a smooth, successful school year. 

Helpful links

💫 Purchase the Clarity & Culture Back to School Workshops

💫 5 mistakes I made with routines when I started teaching

💫 A 5-step framework to setting routines

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

In today’s episode, I walk you through how to make transitions meaningful and effective with a well thought out plan for welcoming children and families into the classroom. I cover:

• What effective transitions are.
• Why transitions set the tone for a successful school year.
• Essential information to share with families to build trust and reduce anxiety.
• How to prepare children and families for day one.
• The importance of children's participation in the transition process.

Helpful links

💫 Download a *free* copy of my transitions checklist: Supporting Effective Transitions

💫 Purchase my comprehensive transitions roadmap: Beyond the Welcome Email

💫 Send me an email: [email protected] 

💫 Find me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy

💫 Check out the Courageous Kids app (affiliate link)

Let's Connect!

Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour Reset

Want to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scripts

Join me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy