#137: Feel like you need to split into 30 trying to support the whole room? This tool changes everything.

The Unteachables Podcast

The task strategy that will change your classroom (even if you’re running on fumes)

Ever feel like the second you set your students off on a task, it’s like you’ve got to split into ten different versions of yourself?

In this episode, I’m walking you through one of my favourite practical strategies of all time — the humble task card — and showing you exactly how this simple tool can reduce overwhelm, cut through the chaos, and stop the constant chorus of “Miss, what are we doing again?”

This episode is giving you a front-row seat to:

• The most overstimulating part of teaching (and how to fix it)
• Why instructions alone aren’t enough (and what to do instead)
• How a tiny piece of paper can help your students self-regulate, stay on task, and stop relying on you for every single step
• The exact elements to include on a task card that actually works (no Pinterest fluff here)

So if you're tired of repeating yourself on loop and want to feel like the calm, credible leader of your room again, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• The real reason students disengage once a task starts (and why it’s not always behaviour)
• Why clear instructions are not enough
• How task cards increase engagement, autonomy, and differentiation without extra work
• 6 things to include on every task card to make your lesson run smoother
• How this tiny shift can give you your energy (and sanity) back

Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!

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RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:

• Shop all resources
• Join The Behaviour Club
• My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
• The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
• Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'

Connect with me:

• Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
• Check out my website

Chapters

1. Welcome to The Unteachables Podcast (00:00:00)

2. The Kickstart Series Introduction (00:02:44)

3. Teaching Overwhelm and Task Challenges (00:05:41)

4. The Power of Task Cards (00:08:19)

5. What to Include on Task Cards (00:10:04)

6. Final Thoughts and Next Episode Preview (00:18:52)