The first few weeks of school are your golden window for setting the tone—so let’s make them count. In this episode, we talk about how to prioritize social-emotional learning from Day 1, why regulation and connection come before curriculum, and how to build a classroom where students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. I’m sharing three big ideas you can use right away to build calm and connection, plus easy wins to implement in your first week back.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why the first two weeks should be all about emotional safety and relationship building

• How to set up your physical space and classroom norms to promote regulation

• The importance of greeting students, modeling your own regulation, and co-creating routines

• How to engage families and use community language from the start

• Quick wins like emotion check-ins, daily greetings, and family outreach

Let’s Connect:🔗 Website: www.bewelltolearn.com📱 Instagram: @bewelltolearn

In this very first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share who I am, why I created Regulated Classrooms, and how this podcast will support you throughout the school year.

From my roots in theater to my work in inclusive classrooms and coaching teachers on SEL practices, this is a look at the heart behind it all.

I’ll share what I believe about the emotional demands of teaching, how regulated teachers create regulated kids, and what kinds of episodes you can expect every Friday.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• My background in education and how I transitioned into SEL coaching

• What I noticed about teachers that inspired me to launch Be Well to Learn

• Why teacher regulation, boundaries, and emotional well-being matter just as much as student behavior

• What this podcast will cover: boundaries, classroom climate, regulation strategies, calm corners, positive language, and more

• My core beliefs about what makes teaching sustainable and JOYFUL

Let’s Connect:

🔗 Website: www.bewelltolearn.com

📱 Instagram: @bewelltolearn