Insights for Calm, Connected & Creative Classrooms
Understanding behaviour, learning, and nervous systems
These articles explore how stress and calm show up in everyday classroom moments — from writing refusal and perfectionism to movement, transitions, and big emotions.
They’re written for educators and parents who want to move beyond surface behaviour, understand what’s happening beneath it and support children in ways that are practical, compassionate, and grounded in how nervous systems actually learn.
Why Some Children Can’t Sit Still — and Why That Matters for Learning
An exploration of why movement is often a regulation strategy rather than misbehaviour — and how supporting children’s nervous systems helps them engage with learning. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•2 min read
Why Some Children Rush Their Work — and What That’s Really About
An exploration of why rushing is often a stress response rather than carelessness — and how supporting nervous systems helps children slow down and engage more deeply with learning. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•3 min read
Why Some Children Shut Down When Learning Feels Hard
An exploration of shutdown as a stress response — and how calm, supportive conditions help children re-enter learning when it feels overwhelming. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•2 min read
Why Some Children Constantly Seek Reassurance
An exploration of reassurance-seeking as a stress response — and how supporting nervous systems helps children build confidence and independence over time. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•3 min read
Why Starting Is Often the Hardest Part of Learning
An exploration of why beginning a task can feel overwhelming for many children — and how supporting nervous systems creates safer entry points into learning. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•2 min read
Why Some Children Struggle With Perfectionism
An exploration of perfectionism as a stress response — and how supporting nervous systems helps children tolerate mistakes and stay engaged in learning. ...more
Calm, Connected Classrooms
January 13, 2026•2 min read
