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CALM in the Classroom by Top Dog Teaching

Create a calmer, more joyful classroom without burning out. You don’t need to become a different teacher. You just need support that works in real classrooms.
Create a calmer, more joyful classroom without burning out. You don’t need to become a different teacher. You just need support that works in real classrooms.
  • Personalized daily support for real classroom challenges
  • Practical strategies, routines, and mindset shifts that actually work
  • Build calmer systems, stronger engagement, and sustainable teaching habits
Kayla Dornfeld
Created byKayla Dornfeld
Award-winning educator and keynote speaker, supporting 150,000+ teachers with practical strategies for calm, confident classrooms
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You’ve established solid classroom routines, but transitions are still causing stress. Try today’s 2-minute reset to bring calm before your next activity.

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2 min • Calm Transition Routine

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Transform chaos into calm, every day.

CALM in the Classroom gives elementary teachers personalized daily support to help them feel calmer, more confident, and more in control throughout the school day. Through practical routines, mindset shifts, engagement strategies, and real-life classroom support, teachers build calmer systems, stronger classroom connection, and more sustainable teaching habits one small step at a time.

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You crushed your goal of completing 10 daily resets this week.

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Create calmer classroom routines

Build simple systems, transitions, and engagement strategies that reduce chaos and help your classroom run more smoothly.

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Protect your energy and peace

Learn realistic mindset shifts, boundaries, and reset routines that help you feel less overwhelmed during the school day.

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Rediscover joy in teaching

Create a more connected, engaging classroom while building sustainable habits that help you enjoy teaching again.

The only app you need

Daily support for real classroom challenges.

CALM in the Classroom helps elementary teachers feel calmer, more confident, and more supported throughout the school day. Through personalized coaching, mindset shifts, classroom strategies, engagement tools, and daily resets, teachers receive practical support that works in real classrooms with real students.
The app adapts to each teacher’s unique challenges and goals, helping them build calmer routines, stronger classroom connection, sustainable habits, and renewed joy in teaching over time.

CALM in the Classroom by Top Dog TeachingCALM in the Classroom by Top Dog Teaching
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

CALM in the Classroom by Top Dog Teaching

Create a calmer, more joyful classroom without burning out. You don’t need to become a different teacher. You just need support that works in real classrooms.
Create a calmer, more joyful classroom without burning out. You don’t need to become a different teacher. You just need support that works in real classrooms.
  • Personalized daily support for real classroom challenges
  • Practical strategies, routines, and mindset shifts that actually work
  • Build calmer systems, stronger engagement, and sustainable teaching habits
Kayla Dornfeld
Created byKayla Dornfeld
Award-winning educator and keynote speaker, supporting 150,000+ teachers with practical strategies for calm, confident classrooms
Background
Hero image

Your coach

You’ve established solid classroom routines, but transitions are still causing stress. Try today’s 2-minute reset to bring calm before your next activity.

Today's Reset

2 min • Calm Transition Routine

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Transform chaos into calm, every day.

CALM in the Classroom gives elementary teachers personalized daily support to help them feel calmer, more confident, and more in control throughout the school day. Through practical routines, mindset shifts, engagement strategies, and real-life classroom support, teachers build calmer systems, stronger classroom connection, and more sustainable teaching habits one small step at a time.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 10 daily resets this week.

auto_awesome

Create calmer classroom routines

Build simple systems, transitions, and engagement strategies that reduce chaos and help your classroom run more smoothly.

self_improvement

Protect your energy and peace

Learn realistic mindset shifts, boundaries, and reset routines that help you feel less overwhelmed during the school day.

psychology_alt

Rediscover joy in teaching

Create a more connected, engaging classroom while building sustainable habits that help you enjoy teaching again.

The only app you need

Daily support for real classroom challenges.

CALM in the Classroom helps elementary teachers feel calmer, more confident, and more supported throughout the school day. Through personalized coaching, mindset shifts, classroom strategies, engagement tools, and daily resets, teachers receive practical support that works in real classrooms with real students.
The app adapts to each teacher’s unique challenges and goals, helping them build calmer routines, stronger classroom connection, sustainable habits, and renewed joy in teaching over time.

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Morning Mindset Shift

Classroom Systems Check

Today's Reset

2 min • Calm Transition Routine

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Quick Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Practical classroom strategies  to reduce chaos and increase confidence

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Use realistic routines, scripts, and systems that work in real elementary classrooms.

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Daily resets & emotional support to help you feel grounded

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Short, supportive resets that help you start the day feeling calmer, clearer, and emotionally prepared.

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Personalized support paths for your biggest classroom struggles

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Receive guidance tailored to your stressors, goals, emotional needs, and classroom environment.

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Teacher mindset support to protect your energy and prevent burnout

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Develop healthier habits, emotional regulation tools, and sustainable teaching routines that support long-term well-being.

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Engagement tools and classroom connection to bring joy back to learning

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Increase participation, connection, movement, and excitement with meaningful engagement strategies and games.

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Calm classroom systems to create smoother, more manageable days

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Build stronger routines, transitions, and structures that help your classroom run with less overwhelm.

Created by Kayla Dornfeld

"After years of feeling overwhelmed, I built the daily support system I always needed as a teacher"

Kayla Dornfeld

Kayla Dornfeld

Award-winning educator and keynote speaker, supporting 150,000+ teachers with practical strategies for calm, confident classrooms

I’ve spent over a decade in the classroom, and I know firsthand how exhausting teaching can feel when you’re constantly overstimulated, emotionally drained, and trying to hold everything together for everyone else.
For years, I searched for ways to make teaching feel more sustainable without losing the joy that brought me into education in the first place. What finally changed things wasn’t perfection. It was small, realistic shifts: calmer systems, better routines, healthier boundaries, mindset resets, and support that worked in real classrooms.
As a current teacher, keynote speaker, and educator who has supported thousands of teachers across the country, I created CALM in the Classroom to be the daily support system I wish I’d had all along.
This app is designed to help teachers feel calmer, more confident, more supported, and more in control one small step at a time.

Reclaim calm, confidence, and joy in your classroom.

Access signature workshops like Engagement & Joy, Classroom Games, and The Power of Play - anytime you need them.
Try plug-and-play engagement games to boost student participation and energy
Track your progress as you complete workshops and revisit your favorites
Capture and celebrate joyful teaching moments with easy daily or weekly reflections
Get personalized support for your biggest classroom challenges, from behavior to burnout
Set boundaries and protect your energy for long-term sustainability
Move at your own pace, revisiting any area or workshop whenever you need a boost
Move at your own pace with support that adapts to your current needs and challenges
AI-POWERED COACHING

No two teachers need the exact same support.

Every teacher’s classroom, energy, and challenges are different. That’s why CALM in the Classroom adapts to your real-life needs, whether you’re navigating behavior challenges, emotional exhaustion, overstimulation, engagement struggles, or simply trying to make teaching feel sustainable again.
Your daily support, strategies, resets, and encouragement evolve based on your reflections, goals, emotional check-ins, and classroom experiences so the app always feels relevant, supportive, and actionable.

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2-Minute Calm Reset for Overwhelmed Teachers

Personalized Reset • 8 min

Step out of overwhelm and into calm with a quick, guided reset tailored to your current classroom challenges. This session helps you regulate your energy, refocus, and regain control—right when you need it most.

What to do
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Grounding Breath
1 min
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Quick Mindset Shift
2 min
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assignment
Classroom Strategy Check-In
2 min
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edit
Personal Reflection
1 min
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How it works

Create a calmer classroom in 4 simple steps.

Personalized daily support designed for real classroom life.

Onboarding Quiz

What do you most want support with right now?

Managing classroom chaos and transitions
Protecting my energy and avoiding burnout
Reducing overwhelm and simplifying my day
Building a sustainable, positive mindset
1

Complete your personalized teacher reset quiz

Share what’s feeling overwhelming, what support you need most, and what kind of classroom you want to create.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Calm

Establishing Daily Reset
Simple Classroom Routines
Quick Mindset Shifts
Reflective Journaling
Week 2Upcoming

Sustaining Calm & Control

2

Receive your personalized calm classroom plan

Get a support path tailored to your classroom challenges, emotional needs, goals, and teaching style.

Today, June 22

6
V

Morning Mindset Shift

Activity • 3 min

Classroom Systems Check

Review • 4 min

Calm Transition Routine

Activity • 2 min

Quick Reflection

Prompt • 2 min

3

Follow daily resets, strategies, and encouragement

Each day, receive practical classroom support, mindset shifts, engagement tools, and calming routines designed for real elementary classrooms.

Your Progress

Calm & Confidence Score

82%

as of Jun 21

MarchJune

Teacher Energy Level

32.7 count

as of Jun 21

MarchJune
4

Reflect on your growth and celebrate small wins

Track progress, build sustainable habits, and notice meaningful shifts in your confidence, classroom calm, and overall well-being over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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"Kayla Dornfeld is extraordinary... She is currently in the trenches working in a classroom herself, practicing the strategies she encourages school districts to implement. Our teachers will be motivated and inspired, and in turn, our students will be impacted in positive ways."
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East Moline School District #37
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"Our staff thoroughly enjoyed everything you had to share! You not only speak about doing what's best for kids, but actually put it into practice. You are changing the lives of students and educators daily.
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Wahpeton Public Schools 
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"I have used so many ideas you shared with my team and many others. This old teacher (34 years in the classroom) learned a lot!"
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Franklin Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher
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"The perfect keynote speaker... Learned some interesting new techniques and was encouraged to continue the path that I've decided to take in my teaching."
 
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 Long Island TechEd Conference
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"Kayla took the time to introduce herself... She inspired some educators to the point of tears. Her passion shone through her relationship with her students."
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South Dakota Education Summer Conference
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What kind of support will I receive?
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Is this app helpful for new teachers and experienced teachers?
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How much time does the app take each day?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What makes this app different from traditional teacher PD?
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Support for teachers who are tired of surviving the school day.

CALM in the Classroom was designed to help elementary teachers feel calmer, more supported, and more confident through the real challenges of teaching. Through personalized daily support, practical classroom strategies, mindset shifts, and sustainable routines, you’ll build a classroom and teaching life that feel more manageable, joyful, and grounded one small step at a time.

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Everything inside your personalized calm classroom plan.

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Practical classroom strategies  to reduce chaos and increase confidence

keyboard_arrow_down

Use realistic routines, scripts, and systems that work in real elementary classrooms.

auto_awesome

Daily resets & emotional support to help you feel grounded

keyboard_arrow_down

Short, supportive resets that help you start the day feeling calmer, clearer, and emotionally prepared.

track_changes

Personalized support paths for your biggest classroom struggles

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive guidance tailored to your stressors, goals, emotional needs, and classroom environment.

repeat

Teacher mindset support to protect your energy and prevent burnout

keyboard_arrow_down

Develop healthier habits, emotional regulation tools, and sustainable teaching routines that support long-term well-being.

chat_bubble

Engagement tools and classroom connection to bring joy back to learning

keyboard_arrow_down

Increase participation, connection, movement, and excitement with meaningful engagement strategies and games.

favorite

Calm classroom systems to create smoother, more manageable days

keyboard_arrow_down

Build stronger routines, transitions, and structures that help your classroom run with less overwhelm.

Created by Kayla Dornfeld

"After years of feeling overwhelmed, I built the daily support system I always needed as a teacher"

Kayla Dornfeld

Kayla Dornfeld

Award-winning educator and keynote speaker, supporting 150,000+ teachers with practical strategies for calm, confident classrooms

I’ve spent over a decade in the classroom, and I know firsthand how exhausting teaching can feel when you’re constantly overstimulated, emotionally drained, and trying to hold everything together for everyone else.
For years, I searched for ways to make teaching feel more sustainable without losing the joy that brought me into education in the first place. What finally changed things wasn’t perfection. It was small, realistic shifts: calmer systems, better routines, healthier boundaries, mindset resets, and support that worked in real classrooms.
As a current teacher, keynote speaker, and educator who has supported thousands of teachers across the country, I created CALM in the Classroom to be the daily support system I wish I’d had all along.
This app is designed to help teachers feel calmer, more confident, more supported, and more in control one small step at a time.

Reclaim calm, confidence, and joy in your classroom.

Access signature workshops like Engagement & Joy, Classroom Games, and The Power of Play - anytime you need them.
Try plug-and-play engagement games to boost student participation and energy
Track your progress as you complete workshops and revisit your favorites
Capture and celebrate joyful teaching moments with easy daily or weekly reflections
Get personalized support for your biggest classroom challenges, from behavior to burnout
Set boundaries and protect your energy for long-term sustainability
Move at your own pace, revisiting any area or workshop whenever you need a boost
Move at your own pace with support that adapts to your current needs and challenges
AI-POWERED COACHING

No two teachers need the exact same support.

Every teacher’s classroom, energy, and challenges are different. That’s why CALM in the Classroom adapts to your real-life needs, whether you’re navigating behavior challenges, emotional exhaustion, overstimulation, engagement struggles, or simply trying to make teaching feel sustainable again.
Your daily support, strategies, resets, and encouragement evolve based on your reflections, goals, emotional check-ins, and classroom experiences so the app always feels relevant, supportive, and actionable.

spa

2-Minute Calm Reset for Overwhelmed Teachers

Personalized Reset • 8 min

Step out of overwhelm and into calm with a quick, guided reset tailored to your current classroom challenges. This session helps you regulate your energy, refocus, and regain control—right when you need it most.

What to do
wb_sunny
Grounding Breath
1 min
chevron_right
psychology
Quick Mindset Shift
2 min
chevron_right
assignment
Classroom Strategy Check-In
2 min
chevron_right
edit
Personal Reflection
1 min
chevron_right
How it works

Create a calmer classroom in 4 simple steps.

Personalized daily support designed for real classroom life.

Onboarding Quiz

What do you most want support with right now?

Managing classroom chaos and transitions
Protecting my energy and avoiding burnout
Reducing overwhelm and simplifying my day
Building a sustainable, positive mindset
1

Complete your personalized teacher reset quiz

Share what’s feeling overwhelming, what support you need most, and what kind of classroom you want to create.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Calm

Establishing Daily Reset
Simple Classroom Routines
Quick Mindset Shifts
Reflective Journaling
Week 2Upcoming

Sustaining Calm & Control

2

Receive your personalized calm classroom plan

Get a support path tailored to your classroom challenges, emotional needs, goals, and teaching style.

Today, June 22

6
V

Morning Mindset Shift

Activity • 3 min

Classroom Systems Check

Review • 4 min

Calm Transition Routine

Activity • 2 min

Quick Reflection

Prompt • 2 min

3

Follow daily resets, strategies, and encouragement

Each day, receive practical classroom support, mindset shifts, engagement tools, and calming routines designed for real elementary classrooms.

Your Progress

Calm & Confidence Score

82%

as of Jun 21

MarchJune

Teacher Energy Level

32.7 count

as of Jun 21

MarchJune
4

Reflect on your growth and celebrate small wins

Track progress, build sustainable habits, and notice meaningful shifts in your confidence, classroom calm, and overall well-being over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See how Kayla Dornfeld has changed lives around the world

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

Quote
"Kayla Dornfeld is extraordinary... She is currently in the trenches working in a classroom herself, practicing the strategies she encourages school districts to implement. Our teachers will be motivated and inspired, and in turn, our students will be impacted in positive ways."
E
starstarstarstarstar
East Moline School District #37
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"Our staff thoroughly enjoyed everything you had to share! You not only speak about doing what's best for kids, but actually put it into practice. You are changing the lives of students and educators daily.
W
starstarstarstarstar
Wahpeton Public Schools 
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"I have used so many ideas you shared with my team and many others. This old teacher (34 years in the classroom) learned a lot!"
F
starstarstarstarstar
Franklin Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"The perfect keynote speaker... Learned some interesting new techniques and was encouraged to continue the path that I've decided to take in my teaching."
 
starstarstarstarstar
 Long Island TechEd Conference
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"Kayla took the time to introduce herself... She inspired some educators to the point of tears. Her passion shone through her relationship with her students."
S
starstarstarstarstar
South Dakota Education Summer Conference
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What kind of support will I receive?
expand_more
Is this app helpful for new teachers and experienced teachers?
expand_more
How much time does the app take each day?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What makes this app different from traditional teacher PD?
expand_more
Today's the day

Support for teachers who are tired of surviving the school day.

CALM in the Classroom was designed to help elementary teachers feel calmer, more supported, and more confident through the real challenges of teaching. Through personalized daily support, practical classroom strategies, mindset shifts, and sustainable routines, you’ll build a classroom and teaching life that feel more manageable, joyful, and grounded one small step at a time.