Ever feel like your calm-down corner is more like a timeout chair—or maybe it’s just gathering dust? In this episode, I'll share creative, teacher-tested ways to transform your calm-down corner into a powerful tool that helps students self-regulate and re-engage in learning. You’ll learn how to set it up with the right stuff, teach kids to use it, and build it into your classroom culture—without adding more stress to your day.

If you’re tired of dealing with constant classroom disruptions, or you’re not sure how to handle those BIG emotions that pop up, this episode is your answer for how to successfully implement a student-centered spot to chill out!

~Elizabeth

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Let's flip the script on that never-ending to-do list and introduce something that’ll actually fill you up—a DID List! We’re talking all about how to reflect on what you’ve accomplished, big and small, so you can finish the school year feeling proud instead of overwhelmed.

I’m sharing why making a DID List is a powerful mindset shift (especially during the crazy end-of-year rush), how it can help you set more meaningful goals, and why it’s the best way to start next year strong.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• A simple way to reclaim your sense of accomplishment as a teacher

• How to reflect on what worked (and what didn’t) so you can plan for a more inspiring year ahead

• A teacher-friendly tool you can use anytime you need a boost

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re never caught up—and always behind—this episode is for you.

~Elizabeth

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Are you tired of carrying the emotional weight that teaching brings? In this episode of Enjoy Teaching Again, I share why having a trusted venting buddy isn't just helpful—it's essential. You’ll hear real talk about what healthy venting looks like, who makes the best venting partner, and how to avoid the common traps that can turn necessary release into foot-in-your-mouth moments.

Whether you’ve accidentally let it all out in the hallway (oops!) or you’re bottling it up to the point of snapping over a pencil sharpener, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and you can stay grounded without going it alone.

This isn’t about gossip. It’s about connection, care, and staying sane in the work you love.

Teacher burnout is real—and venting the right way might be the missing piece to feeling human again. If you’ve ever ended your school day emotionally drained and mentally fried, this episode is for you.

~Elizabeth

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When you are an INSIDER, you get real solutions to calm classroom behaviors, create a caring classroom and bring joy back to teaching!

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👉 Join my free class, so that I can help you foster a classroom of Calm, Connection & Creativity! theinspiredclassroom.com/class

👉 Learn more about SEAL, the only method that empowers caring teachers to calm classroom behavior issues and ease teacher burnout by embedding creative and artistic social-emotional strategies into their current content without requiring them to implement an entire program that takes up precious class time.

Go to teachSEAL.com

👉Join my Inspiring Teachers Facebook Community: theinspiredclassroom.com/community

👉Website: theinspiredclassroom.com

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