115. Slow Down to Soar: Teaching, Tech & Trusting the Process

In this conversation, Ashleigh joins host Mat Green to reflect on the joys and challenges of teaching, resource creating, and creating space for wellbeing. From the importance of slowing down in the classroom to her evolving views on technology and her journey from teacher to education business owner.

You’ll hear candid moments about spelling struggles, teacher wellbeing, and how the most magical classrooms often leave the biggest imprint, not because of the content, but because of how students feel. Plus, Ash shares the story behind the most popular Rainbow Sky resource UNO card games!

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Ashleigh's views on technology have evolved
• Why she’s saying "no" to rushing and “yes” to herself in 2025
• The teacher who changed her life (and what happened when she met her again 20 years later!)
• How Rainbow Sky Creations began (spoiler: it started with iPad drawings and a pregnant coffee date!)
• The philosophy behind their wildly popular UNO card maths games
• Why differentiation in teacher PD matters just as much as in student learning
• The Rainbow Sky mantra every new teacher needs to hear

This episode is full of golden takeaways, encouraging reminders, and lots of laughter. A must-listen for every teacher who’s ever felt overwhelmed, rushed, or in need of a gentle reset.

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Books mentioned: Untamed by Glennon Doyle, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

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