The Rainbow Classroom

TRS #3: Q&A - Dealing with homophobic parents and more. The Ramble Series

In this episode of Ramble Series I answer your questions and give advice on how to deal with homophobic families, talking to kids about the LGBTQI community and also delve into the origins of voguing. --> Follow me on social media for more gay content: @paulasrainbow on Instagram/Twitter

#7 Body image in the classroom

In this episode I discuss the why and hows of dealing with body image in the classroom to change your students' mindset and prevent eating disorders. If you are a teenager, you will find support in improving your body image and changing self-destroying habits, as well as my personal experience with binge eating. Please, do not forget to share your thoughts and even your own story, you can always reach someone who needs to hear it! --> The video I mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZZu7oLPQOQ&list=LLlE59FEZ5qvm83jo8axcZeg&index=4 --> Another interesting video to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kS0pLZaQ3A&index=3&list=LLlE59FEZ5qvm83jo8axcZeg&t=0s --> Check out my social media: @paulasrainbow on Instagram and Twitter

The Ramble Series: 2.Queerbaiting

In this episode of The Ramble Series I go on about queerbaiting, strategies used and how to avoid it. I also assert the missconceptions and the difference between queerbaiting and actual support for the community. Let us know your own experiences! Have you ever fallen for queerbait? --> Find me online - Instagram / Twitter: @paulasrainbow

#6 Highly Sensitive People - embrace it and detect it in the classroom

In this episode I discuss the meaning of being a Highly Sensitive Person and how it can affect your day to day routine. Moreover, I also give some tips on how to embrace it and use it to cause a positive effect, as well as tips for minimizing its downsides. Finally, you will also find some guides to detect HSP students and how to help them grow in a safe environment.

The Rambles Series: 1. Representation matters - my experience as a teacher

Welcome to this new section! In The Rambles Series I'm just going to be talking without a script and with minimal editing and getting my thoughts out there. For the first episode, I reflect on how this academic year has gone, what improvements I have made and all the new discoveries I've made throughout the year, namely that representation is the key to a safe space in a classroom. How to do that? Stay tuned! --> Follow me on my instagram and twitter: @paulasrainbow