#111: What moving countries with a toddler reinforced about classroom management and behaviour.

The Unteachables Podcast

In this episode, I reflect on my recent move from New Zealand to Australia and the unexpected lessons it reinforced about classroom management. Moving is always challenging, but relocating with a toddler highlighted the profound impact of predictability and structure on behaviour.

This experience reaffirmed a key classroom management principle: predictability is the brain’s best friend. I explore how structured routines, such as entry and exit procedures, transition cues, and scaffolding techniques, can help regulate behaviour and create a sense of safety in the classroom. Tune in for insights on how to proactively support students and foster a more predictable learning environment.

Listen in as I discuss:

• The Impact of Predictability on Behaviour. How my toddler’s reaction to moving reinforced the need for structure in managing emotions and behaviour.
• Classroom Routines as a Proactive Behaviour Strategy. Entry and exit routines, transition cues, and structured scaffolds that help mitigate dysregulation.
• Practical Classroom Applications. How small changes, like consistency in expectations, can positively influence student behaviour and engagement.

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Chapters

1. #111: What moving countries with a toddler reinforced about classroom management and behaviour. (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the Need for Effective Classroom Management (00:16:09)

3. The Art of Predictability in Teaching (00:50:20)

4. Taking Action: Auditing Your Classroom Routines (14:06:04)