Jamie O'Dowd – författare

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Calmer Classrooms is a practical guide to creating calm, focused and emotionally balanced learning environments – even on the toughest school days.Inside, you’ll discover:- 100 effective, classroom ready strategies to reduce stress and improve focus- step-by-step ideas that slot easily into everyday teaching such as Regulation Ladders, which teaches students that emotions shift gradually rather than instantly- proven approaches including mindfulness, restorative conversations and creative de-escalation- practical routines that build confidence, strengthen relationships and boost engagement.Grounded in positive psychology and restorative practice, it delivers simple strategies that you can use immediately, helping educators to move beyond reactive behaviour management and create classrooms where students feel safe, connected and ready to learn.Perfect for secondary teachers at any stage in their career, this book offers practical support that makes an immediate difference – bring calm back to your classroom and joy back to your teaching.The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.