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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Introducing the “Basketball classroom" - Ash is a teacher of 11 years who focuses on not only academic success, but also importantly personal and social success!

Ash aka @mrcurmisclassroom on TikTok is passionate about embedding real-life experiences into his lessons, such as using the Olympics to teach decimals or incorporating Wordle into language activities. He discusses why this approach is effective and how he comes up with his innovative ideas.

With a significant presence on TikTok, Ash uses his platform to share his teaching experiences and offer opinions on various educational topics. He addresses common misconceptions that teachers may encounter on social media and why it’s important to get the message right.

We also chat about one of his passions, classroom management, and how it underpins all learning. Ash gives three pieces of advice when managing your classroom:

• Prevention is better than cure
• Be the speed camera
• Differentiate for your learners

If you want to know what he means by these things, you will have to listen to the episode!

Whether you’re a new teacher looking for inspiration or a seasoned educator interested in fresh ideas, this episode is packed with practical advice and relatable insights.

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

Rainbows ahead,

Ashleigh and Alisha

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About today’s sponsor: Mrs Edgar

Mrs Edgar’s is a teacher-founded business dedicated to making planning easier—and happier!

Their vibrant, high-quality planners are crafted just for Australian teachers, with term dates, public holidays, and thoughtful pages of practical tools like assessment trackers and classroom setups. Plus, with inspiring artwork and thoughtful touches, Mrs Edgar planners are designed to bring a little joy to every day.

Ready to empower your teaching and stay focused on your goals? Grab your 2025 teacher planner, stickers, lanyards are more from mrsedgar.com.au

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We’ve hit a huge milestone! This episode is extra special as we’re celebrating our one-year anniversary of podcasting! Over the past year, we’ve shared tips, inspiration, and conversations with passionate educators like you. But the journey doesn’t stop here—big changes are coming!

We’re excited to announce that our podcast is getting a new name—Rainbow Skies for Teachers—to reflect our mission of supporting all teachers who want to inspire their students and bring creativity, simplicity and joy into their classrooms.

In this episode, we chat about:

• The journey over the past year
• Why we’re changing the name and what it means for you
• Sneak peek at our upcoming membership—an inspiring community just for teachers
• How you can join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open!

We also have some special guests coming in to join us with the celebration.

Before we go, we want to take the time to thank YOU for being part of this amazing year! A shout out to our team and awesome podcast editor Rosie too. Let’s keep growing and learning together!

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Today’s episode was sponsored by ePlatform Digital Libraries. Visit www.eplatform.co to learn more about Decodable Readers and Digital Libraries for schools.

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