By Claire English
Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leade
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When we think of classroom management, our minds often jump to techniques and strategies we implement with our students. However, the most effective management often occurs even before they enter the room. In today’s behaviour bite, I’ll discuss the crucial role of the physical classroom environment itself. It can serve as an invaluable teaching assistant or become a significant roadblock.
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By making these intentional adjustments, you can help your students feel anchored and ready to learn. These small changes will bolster your classroom management and foster a culture where all students work together to maintain a positive learning environment.
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You’ve finally set the stage for a productive lesson… and then the chaos begins!
This month on the podcast, we’re honing in on those critical first five minutes—the bedrock of an engaging and settled classroom environment.
I’ll be outlining key strategies to help you create a smooth start, including how to shift students’ energy with entry routines and effective starter activities.
But what happens if you don’t engage your students right away? Something else will!
In this episode, we’ll explore the importance of starter activities and how they can either make or break your lesson’s flow.
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Do you often find yourself reminding the same students about the same expectations? It’s draining, and it can start to feel personal, leading to unnecessary confrontations.
Here’s a simple shift that can transform this dynamic:
Make it about the visual. NOT about you!
Instead of verbally repeating instructions, point to a visual cue on the wall, like a poster of class expectations or a checklist. This shifts the focus from “you vs. me” to a shared goal that everyone can see.
In this episode, we look at simple visuals—like classroom norms posters, voice level charts, and “Steps for Success” checklists—that can transform your classroom dynamic. With just a quick gesture, you’re reinforcing standards without confrontation, helping students take more responsibility and saving your energy.
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You’ve FINALLY gotten your students settled and started at the start of the lesson… cue… the disruptive latecomer!
This month on the podcast, I'm focusing on the first five minutes of each lesson—the foundation of a calm, connected start. However, even with a solid roadmap that guides teachers in creating a smooth start with key strategies, like shifting students’ energy through entry routines, engaging starters, and seamless transitions... there's one big wrench that can throw off this plan: when students arrive late.
In this episode, we’ll dive into why students might be late and practical steps to get them on track without disrupting the flow.
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Late arrivals don’t always have to disrupt your lesson flow!! You just need the right tools to approach them consistently, and calmly.
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Today’s Behaviour Bite is all about a simple yet powerful practice: asking and pausing—for much longer than you (probably) already do.
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This week, challenge yourself to extend your pauses when asking questions or giving instructions. Tune in to how much time you currently provide and consciously increase it. Observe how this impacts your students' clarity and the depth of their responses during discussions.
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Purchase my book - ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
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Are you struggling with having a settled start to the lesson? Battling dysregulation and high energy?
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the importance of the First 5—those critical first five minutes of each lesson.
This time can make all the difference in shifting energy from the chaos of transitions to a calm, focused learning environment. We’ll dive into practical strategies for creating an “invisible barrier” that allows students to enter a space primed for learning, leaving the outside energy at the door.
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into how building a growth mindset culture can be transformative in our classrooms. We’ll look at how fixed mindsets hold students back, especially when past experiences or fears of failure keep them from fully engaging in learning.
Through this episode, Ill explore practical ways to build self-belief, helping students see challenges as chances to grow and celebrating their efforts along the way. These strategies are all about creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and willing to try.
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If you’re looking to go deeper, I’ve put together a Growth Mindset Bundle filled with resources to support you in building this culture daily. It’s all designed to help take the guesswork out of fostering a growth mindset in your classroom, with editable lesson plans, bulletin boards, and posters that reinforce these ideas. I’d love for you to have these tools on hand, ready to support your students’ growth (without spending 2 weeks putting it together like I did 😂😂
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TAKE THE QUIZ! What is your teacher type, and what does this reveal about your classroom management?
Join The Behaviour Club for no-fluff monthly training, a supportive community of like-minded educators, and done-for-you resources.
Browse my resources on TPT - All things SEL made with love.
The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp! - Strengthen your teaching presence and tackle low-level behaviours!
Purchase my book - ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
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Welcome to the second Behaviour Bite! Every Thursday (in addition to my main-course episode on Tuesday) I’ll be delivering one quick tip that you can put into action immediately to help you crush your classroom management!
TODAY'S BEHAVIOUR BITE:
Avoid locking horns... at all costs.
Listen in as I talk through this bite, and give you your actionable takeaway!
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Browse my resources on TPT - All things SEL made with love.
The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp! - Strengthen your teaching presence and tackle low-level behaviours!
Purchase my book - ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
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You’ve probably heard the phrase, "Behaviours are students meeting a need." In this episode, I’m diving into what that actually really means for your classroom and how understanding the needs behind student behaviour can transform your management approach.
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When students understand the needs driving their behaviour, it shifts everything—discussions, dynamics, accountability, and even how they view themselves. To help foster that awareness, start here:
If you want to go deeper than this, I’ve done the work for you! I’ve created a fully resourced, engaging, and editable SEL lesson designed to help students not only understand their needs but also reflect on their behaviours and make positive changes. Grab it here!
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Browse my resources on TPT - All things SEL made with love.
The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp! - Strengthen your teaching presence and tackle low-level behaviours!
Purchase my book - ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Behaviour Bites! Every Thursday (in addition to my main-course episode on Tuesday) I’ll be delivering one quick tip each week that you can put into action immediately to help you crush your classroom management!
TODAY'S BEHAVIOUR BITE:
Students will always follow our example, before they follow our instruction.
Listen in as I talk through this bite, and give you your actionable takeaway!
Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!
TAKE THE QUIZ! What is your teacher type, and what does this reveal about your classroom management?
Join The Behaviour Club for no-fluff monthly training, a supportive community of like-minded educators, and done-for-you resources.
Browse my resources on TPT - All things SEL made with love.
The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp! - Strengthen your teaching presence and tackle low-level behaviours!
Purchase my book - ‘It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
Freebies and support:
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