Nov. 1, 2025

76. The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom

76. The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom

The Calm Effect: How Teacher Energy Shapes the Classroom


Can a teacher’s calm change the entire classroom? Absolutely. In this thoughtful episode, Jeremy from Why Edify shares his blog post The Calm Effect—a reflection on how your tone, presence, and energy can quietly but powerfully shift your students' behavior and emotional state.


When classrooms get noisy or chaotic, it’s not just about control—it’s about connection. Jeremy explores how calm isn’t just a feeling; it’s a teachable skill and a leadership strategy. You’ll learn 5 practical ways to bring more calm into your day, create emotional safety, and lead with presence—not pressure.


Read the article: https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/the-calm-effect-how-teacher-energy-shapes-the-classroom/


🧘‍♀️ You’ll learn:

- Why calm is more powerful than reward systems

- How to reset your classroom energy with intention

- Simple techniques to model emotional regulation

- How your calm becomes your students’ courage


Whether you're facing daily classroom challenges or want to deepen your emotional leadership, this episode will leave you feeling grounded and inspired.


Chapters

00:00 The Calm Effect in Education

02:48 Practical Tips for Cultivating Calmness

04:41 The Ripple Effect of Teacher Energy


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