Rainbow Skies for Teachers

Burnout in teaching is real and if you’ve ever felt constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is for you.
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Ashleigh sits down with burnout coach Filly to unpack what burnout actually looks like in teachers, why it happens so often in our profession, and the practical ways you can start protecting your energy today.
Together, they explore the physical, emotional, and mindset patterns that contribute to burnout and why simply “resting more” often isn’t enough to truly recover.
Filly shares powerful insights about adrenal fatigue, the hidden stress patterns many teachers carry, and the small daily habits that can make a big difference to your wellbeing.
Key Takeaways
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight.
Rest isn’t always recovery.
Your body isn’t working against you.
Small changes can create powerful shifts.
Teachers deserve support too.
If you’ve been feeling drained, stretched too thin, or stuck in survival mode at school, this episode will help you understand what your body is telling you, and how to start listening.
Because taking care of yourself as a teacher isn’t selfish. It’s essential.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode: 
FREE Ending Body Burnout book 
Free Ending Body Burnout Assessment 
Ending Body Burnout Method program 
Check out Filly’s Website - www.chrisandfilly.fm  
Connect with Filly and Chris on FaceBook, Instagram, or  LinkedIn  

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About Today’s Guest
Filipa Bellette  is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as the Today Show, nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.
Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 3,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 30+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues, with their ROOT-root-cause approach. They were awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards, as well as Winner for the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
Filipa’s own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health.
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Today, we are diving into how to teach kindness in the classroom all year round and why small, intentional moments can have a lasting impact on your students.
Teaching kindness is something we all have ‘on the list’. So, we wanted to share practical strategies and activities that help students understand, practise, and model kindness in authentic ways. From creative tasks to whole-class activities, these ideas support students to build confidence, connection, and a positive classroom culture.
And the best part? These activities are easy to implement and can fit seamlessly into your existing routines.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Why teaching and modelling kindness go hand in hand
A powerful 3D writing activity that helps students reflect on kindness and personal growth
How tearaway kindness flyers can spread positivity in your classroom and beyond
Using kindness Code Crackers to combine maths, critical thinking, and social skills
A compliment jar lesson that builds connection and teaches students how to give meaningful feedback
How the bucket filler concept supports emotional awareness in younger students
Simple ways to embed kindness into your classroom without adding extra workload
How small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect throughout your classroom community
If you are looking for simple, impactful ways to build a kind, connected classroom where students feel valued and supported, this episode is full of ideas you can start using straight away.
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources Mentioned in this episode: 
Unlock Kindness 3D writing and craft
FREE Kindness tear away flyers
Grade 1-2 Kindness math code cracker
Grade 3-6 Kindness math code cracker
Compliment Jar lesson
FREE Bucket filler activity
FREE Kindness quote display
FREE We all smile in the same language display

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In this special episode, we’re celebrating 10 years of Rainbow Sky Creations with a fun behind-the-scenes conversation about how it all began and how the business runs today. To mark the occasion, our incredible Online Business Manager, Jarka, turns the tables and interviews us about our journey, our partnership, and what the last decade has looked like behind the scenes.
Recorded together in beautiful Jervis Bay, this episode reflects on where it all started, from teaching in Dubai and the idea to create resources for teachers, to building a business that supports educators around the world.
We also chat about the realities of running a creative online business, including the tools we rely on, the products we love most in our store, and the team who helps everything run behind the scenes. Along the way, we reflect on the challenges, the growth, and the mindset shifts that have shaped the last decade.
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are new to Rainbow Sky Creations, we’re so grateful you’re here celebrating this milestone with us.
What We Cover in This Episode:
How Rainbow Sky Creations first began and the moment the idea was born
Why choosing the right business partner makes all the difference
The strengths we each bring to the business
The “North Star” that guides every decision we make
The incredible team who supports Rainbow Sky Creations behind the scenes
Our favourite resources in the store (including one of our most popular maths routines)
The digital tools and platforms that keep the business running smoothly
The challenges we’ve faced along the way and the conversations that helped us grow
How we’ve built a business that allows flexibility for family life
And most importantly, we reflect on the teachers who have supported us along the way. This journey wouldn’t exist without you.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources Mentioned in this episode: 
Free Number of the Day (2-digit and 3-digit versions)
Free Uno Games - Volume Conversions and Place Value
Find our Dots and Boxes games here
Check out our website here. 
Find our online shopify store here.
Listen to Jarka’s podcast: Soulful Nomad Life on Apple podcasts or Spotify. 
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We’ve got something special to share… and trust us, you’re going to want to hear this!
To celebrate 10 incredible years of Rainbow Sky Creations, we’re saying a HUGE thank you to our amazing teacher community with something a little extra exciting.
Yes, we’ve got a 20% off storewide sale running from May 10 to May 13—but that’s just the beginning.
The real magic? Rainbow Coins have officially landed!
In this episode, we’re giving you a quick and simple rundown of how Rainbow Coins work and how you can start earning rewards straight away. Think of it as a little “thank you” every time you engage with our resources.
Here’s the fun part:
You earn Rainbow Coins every time you make a purchase
You can turn those coins into real credit to use on future orders
And the best bit? Leaving a review earns you a generous boost of coins
That means sharing your thoughts doesn’t just help other teachers, it helps you too!
And because we love a good surprise, we’re also including a gift with purchase during the sale. Spend over $15 and you’ll receive a taster of our much-loved Math Code Crackers - perfect if you’ve been curious to try them out.
This episode is your go-to guide for making the most of the sale, understanding how Rainbow Coins work, and getting rewarded while you do what you already love.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources Mentioned in this episode: 
Shop and earn Rainbow Coins Here
Learn more about Rainbow Coins Here 
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What if leaving at 4 PM actually made you a better teacher?
In this empowering episode of Rainbow Skies for Teachers, we sit down with educator and curriculum creator Shelly Rees to talk about meaningful teaching, strong student relationships, and, most importantly, creating boundaries that protect your personal life.
Shelly shares the moment she realised something had to change. Teaching had become all-consuming, and her family life was feeling the strain. So she made a bold decision: arrive at 7:45 AM, leave at 4 PM. No exceptions. And guess what? Her teaching didn’t suffer. It improved.
Shelly also shares her 4 go-to routines to make her teacher life more smooth, efficient and practical.
Key Takeaways from this episode:
Boundaries make you a better teacher, not a worse one.
Relationships matter more than rigid rules.
Small daily routines prevent overwhelm.
Positive parent communication changes everything.
Teacher intuition is more powerful than trends.
Self-care is a professional responsibility.
If you’re craving balance, clarity and practical strategies that actually work, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. 
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Shelly’s Website: https://appletasticlearning.com/
Shelly’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/shelly-rees 
Connect with Shelly on Instagram
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About Today’s Guest
Shelly Rees has over 23 years of experience teaching students in the upper elementary grades. She has a love for learning and believes in providing instruction that is hands-on, fun, and engaging. Shelly is passionate about helping other teachers by creating and providing educational resources that will help reduce their stress-load and deliver great academic results. She is also a mom of 4 grown boys and now 4 bonus daughters, grammy to the cutest granddaughter ever, and lives in rural Wyoming with her husband, Aric. In her free time, she enjoys cookie baking, home projects, and riding in her side by side in the mountains.
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