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Nov 2024
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58. 9 Creative End of Year Classroom Man...

Ashleigh and Alisha
About this episode

Today we are sharing the mic with some amazing Aussie teachers to hear some of their secret strategies to help manage their class as the year comes to an end.


By the time December rolls around, everyone is tired and often our tried and true classroom management strategies that we have been using all year long aren’t working as well.


Now is the time to mix it up! Today, we are sharing 9 different strategies you could try in your classroom, including:

  • VIP desks
  • Class wishlists
  • Brownie points
  • Kindness activities
  • Bucket fillers
  • Christmas mailroom
  • Class Christmas carols
  • The mystery elf
  • Fun themed days


Make sure you listen to the end - some classroom management strategies we share are not what you expect!!


Connect with our guests:

Tam from Mrs Learning Bee

Eden from Eden Lisa Designs

Julia from Mrs Chalmers Cherubs

James from Amplify Music Education


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You can access more teacher PD, classroom inspiration and a wealth of resources by visiting our website  www.rainbowskycreations.com.


Alisha and Ashleigh



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