Hello friend.
Well done! You made it to the summer holidays. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Whether you're travelling abroad or staying local, I wish you a relaxing and peaceful time.
You deserve a break!
September might feel like a distant speck on the horizon, but—like a rambling Donald Trump tweet—you know it’s coming.
With all the marking, curriculum planning, and lesson prep you have to do, dealing with bad behaviour is the last thing you need.
My friend, this is where I can help you.
My Instagram channel has a treasure trove of short videos to help you become the classroom leader your students need.
They are:
• Engaging
• Super short (1 - 2 minutes long)
• Full of practical advice that can be actioned immediately.
In this newsletter, I'll categorise them so you can easily find and watch these videos at your pleasure.
So, in September, if you're stuck with that tricky class or a child sent from the Netherrealm to test your patience, come back to this edition and try a technique or two on for size. 😎
#1: How to Be an Effective Classroom Leader
- What can Mikel Arteta teach you about classroom leadership, Part 1
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck3PgAPII0Z/
2. What can Mikel Arteta teach you about classroom leadership, Part 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-ysYDoZvq/
3. What can Mikel Arteta teach you about classroom leadership, Part 3
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClGwpMGoDgF/
4. Positional authority vs Personal authority
https://www.instagram.com/p/DIwbsHEIm2e/
5. Two ways to turbocharge your authority
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKIT-4oP7y/
#2: Body Language and Tone Techniques
- What all teachers can learn from Denzel Washington
https://www.instagram.com/p/DIeY2lKoGr-/
2. The book that will help you master your voice in one day
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ4g2jqIZzd/
3. What a Mexican cartel leader taught me about physical presence
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKKjuOKI30Z/
4. Why shouting at 'bad kids' doesn't work
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnCehchj2hD/
#3: SEMH and Young People's Mental Health
- What is warmth?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPiQYHIEno/
2. What the Hulk taught me about emotional regulation
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIy2mgIu6R/
3. No child is born a monster
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuvaBkIouG/
4. 5 SEMH facts that you can't ignore
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLkypmyoh3h/
#4: Persuasion Techniques
- 10 brilliant communication tips you can learn in under 2 minutes
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJmi_awo9RR/
2. Have you ever been in a gang?
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJCj38VIuaF/
3. 3 techniques to stop you from beefing your young people
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL2vPUFoR7n/
4. Bridge to your students' interests
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8DyAGIxTG/
5. Learn how to sell
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLSrFcJoVbe/
6. Why stories matter
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqIuyuCI3eW/
Friend, before you leave, I have some massive news for you!
It's officially the first anniversary of TOTR!
24 issues are now in the bag! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I'm always looking for ways to improve the newsletter and deliver more value.
Mon ami, there's one tiny favour I have to ask you.
I have knocked up a quick questionnaire that should take no more than 2 minutes to complete.
As a thank-you, I'm giving away five signed copies of my first book, 'The Action Hero Teacher,' to people who complete the form.
To enter, fill out the questionnaire by Monday, 1st September 2025, and make sure to leave your email address at the end.
Winners will be contacted by Thursday, 7th September 2025.
Click the link below to fill out the form 😎👇🏾
https://forms.gle/vWWzYnm4v9nTBXcD8
That’s all for today.
TOTR will be taking a short break, but the next edition will come out on Thursday, 4th September 2025.
Have a wonderful summer and see you in the new academic year!
Karl
