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The Unteachables Podcast

Claire English

153 episodes

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In last week’s episode, we talked about what to do when student energy is flat, motivation is MIA, and you're pulling teeth just to get through a lesson. This week, we're flipping the script and tackling the other end of the spectrum, those wild, chatty, off-task end-of-year vibes that have you asking: 🫠 “Why is everyone shouting?” 🫠 “Why can’t we sit down for longer than 2 minutes?” 🫠 “Is it me? Am I the drama?” This high-energy chaos is totally normal (and very human), but it doesn’t mean y...

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In last week’s episode, we talked about what to do when student energy is flat, motivation is MIA, and you're pulling teeth just to get through a lesson. This week, we're flipping the script and tackling the other end of the spectrum, those wild, chatty, off-task end-of-year vibes that have you asking: 🫠 “Why is everyone shouting?” 🫠 “Why can’t we sit down for longer than 2 minutes?” 🫠 “Is it me? Am I the drama?” This high-energy chaos is totally normal (and very human), but it doesn’t mean y...

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The Unteachables Podcast

#152: So it's December, and your students won't stop talking... Now what?

In last week’s episode, we talked about what to do when student energy is flat, motivation is MIA, and you're pulling teeth just to get through a lesson. This week, we're flipping the script and tackling the other end of the spectrum, those wild, chatty, off-task end-of-year vibes that have you asking: 🫠 “Why is everyone shouting?” 🫠 “Why can’t we sit down for longer than 2 minutes?” 🫠 “Is it me? Am I the drama?” This high-energy chaos is totally normal (and very human), but it doesn’t mean y...

1 month ago

22 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#151: What to do when your class is bringing the 'checked out, apathetic, can't be bothered' vibes at the end of the year

We’ve officially entered the end-of-year zone... You know, the part where students are either bouncing off the walls or slumping over their desks like they’ve pulled three all-nighters in a row. And let’s be honest, we’re right there with them. In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking a common (and deeply exhausting) classroom vibe: student apathy. That “ugh, why are we even here?” energy that rolls in hard during December. Whether your students are dragging their feet into class, doing the bare...

1 month ago

23 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#150: Students pushing your buttons? These 6 one-liners will save you!

This episode is a big warm hug and a practical roadmap for every teacher who’s ever thought: “How the heck am I supposed to stay calm when they’re pushing ALL my buttons?!” I’m diving into a juicy listener Q&A all about what to do in those real-deal, fight-flight-freeze moments in the classroom. And spoiler alert: it’s not about becoming a Zen monk who never reacts. It’s about having scripts, self-awareness, and a bit of self-compassion ready to roll. In this episode, I walk you through: ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#149: 3 Thanksgiving activities to beat the November behaviour wobbles

Whether you're wrapping up the year in Australia (hi, me too!) or heading into Thanksgiving mode, this one's for the teachers out there who want to keep the vibe high, the connection strong, and the behaviour smooth as the term winds down. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to the actual gratitude-based activities I use with my own students when things start taking an energetic nosedive! We’re talking: 🧠 sneaky SEL 💬 beautiful conversations ✍️ creative, calming brain brea...

1 month ago

17 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#148: If I had a totally unmanageable class, I'd do these 4 things immediately.

This episode, I’m giving you a front seat to one of the most common questions I get from Behaviour Clubbers, and honestly, it’s one we’ve ALL asked at some point: “What do I do with a class that is just... chaotic?” We’re talking cultural chaos. The kind of class that leaves you emotionally wrung out, standing at the board yelling instructions to a sea of disengaged students while your nervous system quietly screams. In this episode, I’m not going to throw another vague strategy at you or t...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#147: Why your classroom transitions are chaotic (and how to fix them)

The messy middle of a lesson can make or break your classroom calm. You’ve nailed your entry routines. Your exits are solid. But those in-between moments, like shifting from group work to silent writing, that’s where chaos sneaks in. If transitions have ever left you saying: “I had them… and then I lost them.” This one’s for you. In this episode, I walk you through my three essential “Ps” for smooth transitions, plus five of my favourite practical tools to bring novelty, structure and just th...

2 months ago

20 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#146: Why classroom compliance isn’t the win you might think it is

Ever found yourself sitting at your desk mid-lesson, staring at the wall while chaos erupts around you… thinking “I cannot teach like this”? Same. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to one of the most eye-opening classroom experiences I had as a baby teacher—and how it accidentally dropped me straight into something called the pedagogy of poverty. You’ll hear the story of a student called “Nathan,” how I unintentionally leaned into compliance-based teaching just to survive, and the ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#145: The Halloween classroom management mistakes that turn your class into a horror movie (and what to do instead)

Ah yes, spooky season. The sugar. The chaos. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to exactly how to lean into the festive vibes of Halloween (and any holiday season) without your classroom descending into a full-blown free-for-all. This episode is packed with practical ways to keep your routines, keep your calm, all while adding just the right sprinkle of spooky magic to make it fun and functional. From Halloween-themed SEL check-ins to brain breaks that actually regulate, I’m sharing...

2 months ago

19 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#144: How to actually support students with additional needs... in a mainstream classroom... with zero support...

How do you actually manage special needs in a mainstream classroom (when you’re not getting the support you need)? Ever looked around your classroom mid-lesson and thought: “How the heck am I supposed to meet 30 different needs all at once?” Yeah. Me too. This week, I’m kicking off a new mini-series answering your most-asked questions, starting with one I get all the time: “How do I support students with special needs in my mainstream classroom? There has to be more help out there.” Spoiler ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#143: 5 powerful (and doable) ways to support ADHD students. October is ADHD Awareness Month!

October is officially Hectic Month™️ (Black History Month, Mental Health Day, Halloween... all of it), but nestled in the mix is something super important: ADHD Awareness Month. And look, if you’re thinking, “Well, I don’t have any diagnosed ADHD students,” think again. Not only is it likely that you do (diagnosed or not), but what helps ADHD students thrive is actually just good teaching for everyone. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to 5 simple, powerful shifts you can make toda...

3 months ago

21 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#142: My English teacher saved my life (and she will never know it). The episode you need to hear if you've ever doubted your impact.

This episode is personal. Raw. Vulnerable. And honestly… one of the most important stories I’ve ever shared. So if you’re a teacher who’s ever doubted the impact you’re having, especially with those students who seem like they couldn’t care less? This one’s for you. Today, I’m taking you back to my own high school days. Not the shiny, well-behaved student success story, but the version of me who was skipping class, stinking like cigarettes, and seriously thinking about dropping out altogether...

3 months ago

25 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#141: Tired of blank stares and the same 5 hands up? Here's how to get whole-class engagement (WITHOUT relying on cold-calling)

This tiny tweak could change your whole classroom vibe. If you’ve ever found yourself gripping onto those five students who always put their hands up while the rest of the class stares blankly out the window—or worse, starts low-key mutinies—you are NOT alone. In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to a game-changing shift I made in how I asked students to engage. It's a small upgrade that completely changed the energy in my classroom. And no, it's not a paddle pop stick in sight. I’ll ...

3 months ago

23 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#140: If you've ever been told (or felt) you need to "be stricter" for classroom management success - listen to this.

We’re busting a big ol’ classroom management myth in this episode: that being kind, compassionate, and empathetic means you’re “too soft” to manage behaviour effectively. Because I’m seeing it everywhere right now - especially from all the beautiful new teachers joining me inside The Behaviour Club - this feeling of, “Am I doing it wrong?” “Am I too nice?” “Do I need to start being strict to be taken seriously?” Short answer? No. Longer answer? Let’s talk about it. This episode is a riffed, u...

4 months ago

21 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#139: The exit routine your class [and you] desperately needs

Let’s talk about the part of the lesson where the wheels often fall off — the final five minutes. You know the one. The bell's about to go, some students are packing up early, others are zoning out, and you’re standing at the door doing your best nightclub bouncer impression. 🚪🕺 In this final episode of the Kickstart series, we're talking exit routines — specifically, how to manage early finishers so the end of the lesson feels calm, purposeful, and controlled (instead of sweaty chaos)....

4 months ago

16 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#138: Brain breaks that secretly boost behaviour (and help us reclaim a bit of teaching joy in the classroom)

Ever feel like your class is one brain snap away from absolute chaos… or just asleep at the wheel? In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to one of the most powerful — and wildly underused — classroom management tools in your toolbox: brain breaks. But not just for the sake of fun. We’re talking strategic, rapport-building, energy-resetting magic that actually boosts learning, not wastes time. This is Day 4 of the Kickstart (catch up on previous days if you missed them!) and today is al...

4 months ago

23 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

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

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 ...

4 months ago

20 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#136: The entry routine that is magic for low-level disruption! The power of learning maps

Join the Kickstart: https://www.the-unteachables.com/kickstart If your lessons feel like a sprint uphill from the very first bell... kids trickling in, backpacks still on, everyone chatting while you’re already repeating yourself, then friend, you don’t have an entry routine problem. You have an entry routine opportunity. This is part two of the Behaviour Club Kickstart, and today we’re talking entry routines! Specifically, the simple but mighty tool: Learning Maps. Think of Learning Maps lik...

4 months ago

19 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#135: Is your teaching presence undermining your classroom management?

Why Your Presence Might Be Undermining Your Classroom Management (And How to Fix It) Ever felt like you're being too nice... or not taken seriously enough in your classroom? Like you're walking a tightrope between being warm and relatable and being respected as the leader of the room? Whew—yeah. Been there. That’s exactly what today’s episode is all about. We're kicking off the Behaviour Club Kickstart with Day 1: PRESENCE—because how we show up in our classrooms (literally, physically) impac...

5 months ago

22 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#134: Bullying in the classroom?! 😖 How to talk to your students about it in a way that gets them listening, empathising, and creating change!

Ever had a student yell "I'M BEING BULLIED!" when their friend won’t let them borrow a pencil? Meanwhile, real, insidious bullying is flying under the radar? HEAD TO THE BLOG HERE FOR ACTIVITIES + MORE 😁 In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to the three-part framework I use to help students identify what actually counts as bullying, how to respond safely, and how to foster real empathy in your classroom. These are simple but powerful tools that work beautifully during Bullying. No Way...

5 months ago

18 minutes

The Unteachables Podcast

#133: Flipping your lid! The concept that changed everything about the way I responded to students in the middle of a meltdown.

What’s actually happening when your student flips their lid? And more importantly… what should you be doing when it happens? HEAD TO THE BLOG HERE FOR VISUALS + MORE 😁 In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to one of the most game-changing concepts I've learned about behaviour and brain science: flipping your lid. You’ll hear me break down Dr. Dan Siegel’s hand model of the brain in all its gloriously awkward podcast-visual-form, but also how this little model changed everything about ...

5 months ago

17 minutes