67. Creative Teaching and Sustainable Impact with Rianna from Creations in Education

Are you looking for ways to bring more creativity and joy into your teaching? In this episode, we sit down with Rianna, the educator behind the popular Instagram account, @creationsineducation. Rianna shares her unique approach to blending curriculum goals with fun, hands-on activities that ignite excitement in her students and foster a love for learning. Rianna kicks off the conversation by sharing her approach to balancing the demands of the curriculum with her desire to make lessons fun and engaging. She encourages teachers to think outside the box—bringing lessons outside, incorporating collaborative projects, and using interactive activities to keep students motivated and on track.When it comes to keeping students engaged, Rianna’s secret lies in tapping into their interests and showing her own enthusiasm. She believes that when a teacher enjoys the lesson, it’s contagious, and students are far more likely to be excited about learning.In addition to her teaching work, Rianna is a published author of two books, Tale of the Trolls and Return of the Trolls, which focus on environmental awareness and the impact of our actions. She discusses her motivation behind writing these books and how she incorporates their themes into her classroom to inspire environmental consciousness among her students.Main Talking Points:Balancing curriculum with creativityKeeping students engaged by connecting to their interestsClassroom management as a casual teacherBecoming a published author with a focus on environmental themesInvesting in versatile teaching resources for sustainable teachingTune in to discover her tips on teaching creatively, engaging students, and sustainable teaching practices.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review - we will be forever grateful. Rainbows ahead,Alisha and AshleighResources mentioned in today’s episodeRianna’s books: ‘The Tale of the Trolls' and 'The Return of the Rubbish Trolls’Join the waitlist for our exciting new membership HERE. Find our UNO resources HERE.Connect with Rianna @creationsineducationAPPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFYLet's hear from you! Text us!