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Gentler helps you teach with confidence, care, and creativity through thoughtful ELA resources, practical routines, and a whole lot of heart.

Teaching should feel good.

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You shouldn’t have to choose between good instruction and a good night’s sleep.
Here, we believe in doing what works—for your students and your sanity.

Make Room for a Classroom and a Life You Love

Lesson plans stressing you out? Need a new self-care ritual that isn’t a face mask? You’re in the right place.

The Gentler blog serves up practical tips for your classroom, honest takes on teacher wellness, and systems that help you work smarter—not later. Think of it as your after-school scroll spot with just the right mix of heart and help.

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Listen to Gentler Podcast where you can hear actionable advice for self care & habit building, as well as inside info on my personal self care journey!

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I'm Maya, your self care strategist

I'm a recovering perfectionist and over achiever who decided I'd rather life feel like a good time. So, I developed a habit building framework allows me to create my dream life in ways that feel natural and fun, not grueling, and I can't wait to share it with you :)

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