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Where elementary educators like you exceed program standards by designing naturally inspired, play based learning spaces without breaking the bank or creating more overwhelm.
When you join the Natural Classroom Specialist Program, you’ll begin to see changes in your teaching experience and your students’ engagement—transformations that feel almost magical, but are backed by proven, nature-inspired methods. Here’s what you can expect to see:
A Calmer, More Focused Learning Environment
With the strategies you’ll implement, your classroom will no longer feel chaotic and overwhelming. Instead, your students will learn in an organized, peaceful space where natural elements like plants and calming colors create an atmosphere of focus and relaxation. As a result, students who once struggled to settle down or focus are now calm, attentive, and engaged.
Reduced Behavioral Issues and Self-Regulated Students
The natural setup and hands-on learning experiences teach children to respect their environment and regulate their own behavior. Without behavior charts and more child-centered activities, you’ll see fewer disruptions, less restlessness, and a dramatic decrease in behavioral incidents. Students who once needed constant redirection will be immersed in their learning, taking pride in their roles within the classroom.
Effortless Standards Alignment through Play and Exploration
Gone are the days of forcing worksheets and repetitive drills just to meet standards. The program’s LEAF Method™ shows you how to cover curriculum standards naturally through play, exploration, and child-led projects. Imagine teaching science through outdoor observation or math through sorting natural objects—each lesson seamlessly meets academic goals while keeping students engaged and eager to learn.
A Stronger Connection with Families and Community
The program offers tools to involve parents and local resources in your teaching. From a parent engagement playbook to community gardening projects, families become active partners in their child’s learning journey. You’ll find that involving parents in meaningful ways strengthens classroom support and adds a sense of community that brings everyone together.
Feeling Reenergized and Reconnected to Your Passion
Finally, with the support and practical resources of the Natural Classroom Specialist Program, you’ll feel less drained and more inspired each day. The teaching strategies you’ll learn are not only effective but also bring a sense of joy and purpose back into your routine. You’ll regain the energy and enthusiasm that first brought you to teaching—knowing that your classroom is thriving, your students are succeeding, and your stress is finally under control.
I help primary teachers {like YOU} create calm and inviting spaces, with hands on learning activities. Exceeding your standards all on a budget…lets create your calm today!
The learning space plays a crucial role in a child’s development. And when we use the classroom set-up to navigate behaviors and offer growth opportunities we are creating relationships that last a lifetime!
After joining the Natural Classroom Specialist Program™, you won’t just feel like a teacher—you’ll feel like an inspired, empowered educator making a real impact. Students will look forward to each day in your class, parents will feel grateful for your dedication, and you’ll experience a new level of satisfaction as you watch your classroom truly come to life.
If you’re ready to go from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to leading a peaceful, productive classroom, then the Teach The TK Way Challenge is your next step. You don’t need to spend years searching for a solution that works—I’ve already done that for you. With the Challenge, you’ll get the tools, guidance, and support to transform your teaching experience and start loving your classroom again.
Start your journey to a classroom that brings out the best in you and your students.
It’s time to plan your year with the play-based planning challenge. Completely editable and comes with an entire learning module to help get clear on your objectives! Incorporate play and standards to create a comprehensive curriculum and tame the chaos of play-based environments today!
