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22/09/2026

What are you doing differently as an educator today?

Maybe you're showing up even when you're tired.

Maybe you're checking in on that child who needs a little extra attention.

Maybe you're learning a new way to reach your learners.

Or maybe, you're simply trying to get yourself together and make it through the day. 😂

Whatever it is, I see you.

You don't have to have everything figured out to be an intentional educator.

Keep learning. Keep trying. Keep showing up.

I'm continually rooting for you! 🤍

20/09/2026

One thing every teacher should remember:
You don't have to get everything right the first time.
Sometimes, you just need to try again differently.

15/09/2026

Happy birthday, The Intentional Educator!

God bless you!

Make more impact this year and touch more lives!

13/09/2026

🧠 SUNDAY BRAIN BOOST!

Can you guess the word?

We’ve got 4 sentences waiting for you. Read carefully, think quickly, and see if you can guess each word before the answer appears! ✏️

How many did you get right?
Drop your score in the comments! 👇🏽

12/09/2026

Story Time!!!!

08/09/2026

THE INTENTIONAL CLASSROOM

Not Every Learner Needs the Same Explanation
One thing teaching has taught me is that understanding doesn't always happen the first time you explain something.

And sometimes, the problem isn't that the child isn't paying attention.
Sometimes, the way we're explaining it simply isn't the way they understand it.
I remember having learners who would look completely lost when I explained something one way.

I'd explain it again.
Still lost.
I'd explain it even more slowly.
Still nothing. 😂
Then I'd change the approach.
I'd draw it.
I'd use an example from something they already knew.
I'd ask another learner to explain it.
I'd turn it into an activity.
And suddenly…
“Ohhh! I understand now!”

That moment taught me something important.
We shouldn't be too quick to conclude that a child “doesn't understand.”

Sometimes, they just need us to change the door through which the information enters.

Here are a few things I've found helpful:
1️⃣ Explain it differently.
If the first explanation doesn't work, don't be afraid to try another one.
2️⃣ Connect it to something familiar.
Children understand new concepts better when they can connect them to something they already know.
3️⃣ Let them see it.
Draw it. Demonstrate it. Use objects. Make it visual.
4️⃣ Let them do it.
Sometimes, the best way to understand something is to actually participate in it.
5️⃣ Give them time.
Not every learner processes information at the same speed.

And perhaps one of the biggest lessons I've learnt as an educator is this:
A child struggling to understand doesn't automatically mean a child incapable of learning.

Sometimes, we simply need to find another way to reach them.
That's what intentional teaching looks like to me.

Not teaching every child exactly the same way.
But being willing to ask:
“What else can I try?”

Teachers, what's one strategy you've used when a learner just wasn't getting it?

I'd love to hear from you. 👇🏽

06/09/2026

🧠 SUNDAY BRAIN BOOST!

Can you spot the mistakes?

We’ve got 4 sentences waiting for you. Read carefully, think quickly, and see if you can find what’s wrong before the answer appears! ✏️

How many did you get right?
Drop your score in the comments! 👇🏽

05/09/2026

Story Time 📖
Dear Educator, sometimes the child who seems difficult doesn't need more shouting. They may simply need a different approach.
Have you ever had a learner who taught you this lesson? 👇🏽

03/09/2026

Beyond the Classroom | Episode 3
Patience Is a Leadership Skill

"You will learn to listen when I'm talking!"
I shouted those words across my classroom one Friday morning.

By that point, I was exhausted.
I'd repeated the same instructions several times, yet many of my pupils were still doing something completely different from what I'd asked.

In that moment, frustration took over.
But then I caught myself.
I had spent so much time teaching children about patience and self-control that I realized I wasn't practising what I taught.
So I stopped.

I took a deep breath.
And instead of raising my voice again, I changed my approach.
I slowed down.
I explained the instructions differently.
I broke the task into simpler steps.
I asked questions to make sure they understood before expecting them to act.

That's when something clicked.
The problem wasn't that my pupils were unwilling to listen.
Some of them simply needed the instructions to be clearer.
I had assumed everyone would understand at the same pace.
They didn't.

And that's okay.
That day reminded me that patience isn't just a teaching skill.
It's a leadership skill.

Whether you're leading a classroom, a team at work, or even your family, people won't always learn, respond, or grow at the same pace.
Sometimes the answer isn't to speak louder.
Sometimes it's to explain better.
Sometimes it's to listen.
And sometimes it's simply to be patient.

I've learned that real leadership isn't measured by how quickly people follow your instructions.

It's measured by your willingness to guide them until they understand.
What's one situation where patience completely changed the outcome for you?

I'd love to hear your experience.

01/09/2026

TEACHING TIP TUESDAY
Simple Classroom Management Strategies

I'm someone who actually likes working in a noisy environment. 😂
So, before now, my classroom could be quite noisy.

I don't get easily distracted, and I honestly didn't mind the noise. So while I was marking, scoring or crosschecking classwork and homework, my classroom could be doing its own thing. 😂

But because that wasn't exactly in line with the school's standard, I had to figure out how to manage my classroom, regardless of what I was personally comfortable with.
You might think it was easy.

It wasn't.

But as educators, we're constantly learning, adjusting and finding better ways to do things.
Here are a few things that worked for me:

1️⃣ I kept them engaged.
Sometimes, I'd give them writing activities, recitation or pair teaching where they could practise their speech and vocabulary.
They stayed busy while I got my marking done, and I supervised them once I was finished.

2️⃣ I used the time to engage my visual learners.
I'd show them a short video, demonstration or act and allow them to watch, observe and share their ideas.
It kept them engaged and gave them something meaningful to focus on.

3️⃣ I let them create.
Sometimes, I'd give them simple materials and a task and say:
“Let's see what you can come up with.”
And trust me, children can be surprisingly creative when you give them the opportunity.

4️⃣ I let them take turns teaching the class.
I'd allow each learner to pick a topic or subject they were interested in and teach the rest of the class.
It gave them a sense of responsibility, built their confidence and kept the class engaged.

And the best part?
The noise was controlled, my students were having fun, and I was able to get other classroom activities done.

One thing I've learnt is that classroom management isn't always about having a completely silent classroom.
Sometimes, it's about making sure the activity has a purpose.

These are just a few strategies that worked for me.
What's your favourite go-to classroom management strategy?

I'd love to hear yours. 👇🏽

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