Engaging Early Learners

Rachel Glassman

Hosted by Rachel, an early childhood teacher and creator behind Engaging Early Learners. This podcast dives into everything from classroom management and student engagement to lesson ideas, routines, small-group instruction, and teacher life behind the scenes. Each episode is designed to be realistic, relatable, and rooted in what truly works with young learners. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned one, you’ll leave each episode with something small (or big!) you can take back to your classroom and make your own, because even if one tiny piece helps your students thrive, that’s a win.

Episodes

  1. MAR 11

    Engaging Early Learners with Rachel Glassman

    Hi, I’m Rachel, and welcome to Engaging Early Learners, the podcast for teachers who want practical, no-nonsense strategies to help their students actually learn and remember. Every week, I share tips, ideas, and classroom tested strategies you can use right away to make teaching easier and learning stick. Find me on my social media platforms: Instagram: @EngagingEarlyLearners Facebook: Engaging Early Learners Facebook Group: Engaging Early Learners Community Website: EngagingEarlyLearners.com Pinterest: Engaging Early Learners Email: Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com

    3 min

  2. MAR 18

    E1. Classroom Systems that Reduce Behavior Struggles

    In the very first episode of Engaging Early Learners, Rachel is starting with a shift that can change your entire day. Instead of focusing on consequences or trying to manage behavior in the moment, she walks through how stronger classroom systems can prevent many of those struggles from happening in the first place. If the same behaviors keep showing up, it’s usually not about the child. It’s a sign that something in the system needs to be adjusted. Small, intentional changes can naturally reduce a large portion of behavior challenges without adding more to your plate. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Why repeated behaviors are often a systems issue, not a student issueHow transitions, directions, and waiting time impact behaviorSimple shifts that can reduce a large percentage of daily struggles This episode is a reminder that we have more control than it sometimes feels like. When systems are strong and predictable, students feel safer, more confident, and better able to meet expectations. Get access to the Free Resource Library Shop Engaging Early Learners on Teachers Pay Teachers Find me on my social media platforms: Instagram: @EngagingEarlyLearners Facebook: Engaging Early Learners Facebook Group: Engaging Early Learners Community Website: EngagingEarlyLearners.com Pinterest: Engaging Early Learners Email: Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com

    16 min

  3. MAR 25

    E2. Systems Deep Dive

    If your classroom feels chaotic, it’s not about being louder or adding more consequences. It’s about your systems. In this episode, Rachel walks through a systems deep dive and shows you what it actually looks like to build a classroom that runs smoothly without constant reminders and corrections. She breaks down five high-impact systems that take the pressure off you and create more consistency for your students. You’ll hear how to use visual anchors to support independence, simple response and hand signal systems that give students clear ways to communicate, and a call-and-response reset that helps you quickly bring the room back together. She also walks through additional systems that support transitions and keep your day moving without the usual friction. The key here is not doing everything at once. Pick one system, implement it well, and let it do the heavy lifting. Better systems really do lead to better teaching, and this episode shows you exactly where to start. TPT Store Mentioned: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/miss-ms-reading-resources Visual Cards: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-Direction-Cards-Classroom-Management-for-Visual-Directions-Instructions-8256988 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Visual-Direction-Cards-Classroom-Management-for-Visual-Directions-Instructions-8256988 Get access to the Free Resource Library and grab the resources mentioned! Shop Engaging Early Learners on Teachers Pay Teachers Find me on my social media platforms: Instagram: @EngagingEarlyLearners Facebook: Engaging Early Learners Facebook Group: Engaging Early Learners Community Website: EngagingEarlyLearners.com Pinterest: Engaging Early Learners Email: Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com

    16 min

  4. 6D AGO

    E3. The Power of the Reset

    Even with strong systems and well planned schedules, challenging behaviors and difficult moments are still part of the day. A hard morning can quickly turn into a heavy, overwhelming day if there is no intentional way to shift out of it. In this episode Rachel walks listeners through what it looks like to pause, reset, and move forward instead of pushing through dysregulation. The goal is not perfection. It is knowing how to turn things around when the day starts to go off track. She shares four simple, effective reset strategies that can be used in real time. When teachers take the time to reset, they are not only supporting themselves, they are modeling an essential life skill for their students. This episode offers practical ways to handle real classroom moments while maintaining a steady, supportive environment for both teachers and students. Get access to the Free Resource Library and grab the resources mentioned! Shop Engaging Early Learners on Teachers Pay Teachers Find me on my social media platforms: Instagram: @EngagingEarlyLearners Facebook: Engaging Early Learners Facebook Group: Engaging Early Learners Community Website: EngagingEarlyLearners.com Pinterest: Engaging Early Learners Email: Rachel@engagingearlylearners.com

    13 min

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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Hosted by Rachel, an early childhood teacher and creator behind Engaging Early Learners. This podcast dives into everything from classroom management and student engagement to lesson ideas, routines, small-group instruction, and teacher life behind the scenes. Each episode is designed to be realistic, relatable, and rooted in what truly works with young learners. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned one, you’ll leave each episode with something small (or big!) you can take back to your classroom and make your own, because even if one tiny piece helps your students thrive, that’s a win.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel Glassman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Rachel Glassman
  • Show Website
    Engaging Early Learners

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