CHERIE KING | EDUCATOR | WELLBEING & MATTERING IN EDUCATION
Mattering is the foundation for learning.
Helping teachers create spaces where every student feels they matter, and every educator feels valued and supported to make that happen
CHERIE KING | EDUCATOR | EARLY YEARS WELLBEING SPECIALIST | AUTHOR | SPEAKER
Supporting educators to create calm, connected learning spaces that nurture children’s wellbeing and foster lifelong resilience.
EDUCATOR & COACH
With over 30 years in education, I’ve seen that behaviour, wellbeing, and learning all come back to one thing; whether a child feels like they matter.
I support teachers to create calm, connected classrooms where this becomes a daily reality.
Through simple, practical systems and relational approaches, I help educators build the conditions where students feel significant and where teachers feel confident, supported, and able to do their best work.
BEST SELLING AUTHOR
Amazon #1 bestselling author of Beyond Bottles, Baths & Bed. I translate research on child development and emotional wellbeing into practical, everyday strategies.
My work supports adults to raise and teach children who feel seen, valued, and secure in who they are — because feeling like you matter shapes how you learn, connect, and grow.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
I speak to educators, leaders, and parents about the role of mattering in learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.
Blending research with real-world experience, I offer practical, grounded strategies that help schools move beyond theory — and into environments where both students and educators feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
FREE CLASSROOM MATTERING KIT
Created with teachers in mind, this toolkit supports you to create classrooms where students feel calm, connected and like they truly matter.
Because behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing all improve when students feel significant, seen, and supported.
These simple, practical shifts will help you move from reacting to behaviour, to creating the conditions where it changes.
2-minute connection rituals to start your day with intention
What to say in tricky moments to de-escalate and maintain connection
Simple environment resets that support calm and belonging
Teacher self-regulation strategies (so you don’t burn out)
End-of-day reflection tools that build confidence over criticism
THE CLASSROOM MATTERING KIT
By Cherie King
5 simple daily shifts to create a classroom where every student feels they matter (without burning out)
Why this matters
When students feel like they matter, they feel safe and real learning can begin.
And when teachers feel calm, confident, and supported, they can create those conditions every day.
These tools are simple, low-prep, and built for the realities of busy classrooms.
Classroom-ready
Simple, effective strategies you can use immediately to create classrooms where students feel they matter.
Protect your energy
Practical routines that support your regulation — so you can show up calm, consistent, and connected.
Connection-first
Relational approaches that go beyond behaviour, helping students feel seen, valued, and significant.
Connected Educator Hub
Monthly membership for teachers and educators; tools, workshops, live coaching and a supportive community.
Monthly Toolkit Drop
Weekly Prompts & Practices
Live Monthly Q&A with Cherie
Live Workshops (Quarterly)
Supportive Community
Monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.
Connected Educator Hub
Monthly membership for teachers and educators — tools, workshops, live coaching and a supportive community.
Monthly Toolkit Drop
Weekly Prompts & Practices
Live Monthly Q&A with Cherie
Live Workshops (Quarterly)
Supportive Community
Monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.
What changes when students feel they matter
— Sarah, Yr 2 Teacher
"I tried one of the phrases and the meltdown stopped almost instantly. But more than that I could see the shift. My student felt understood, and everything changed from there. This toolkit gave me so much confidence".
— Leah, Yr 5 Teacher
“Small changes, big difference.
My mornings are calmer, my energy lasts longer and my students are more settled because they feel safe and valued.”
— Amira, Early Years Teacher
“This feels like having a mentor in my pocket. It reminds me that support is always there and helps me create a space where my students feel seen, safe, and like they matter.”
Blog - My Latest Articles
When we say teachers matter
A reflective look at teacher mattering in Australian schools, exploring the gap between praise and real value, and what it means for teacher wellbeing, student outcomes and the future of education. ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
March 29, 2026•5 min read
Mattering vs Belonging: Why They’re Not the Same
What’s the difference between belonging and mattering in schools? This reflective post explores why feeling included isn’t always enough, and how a sense of significance may be the key to student enga... ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
March 23, 2026•6 min read
What Does It Mean for a Student to Feel They Matter at School?
What helps students feel they matter at school? Cherie King explores how everyday teacher actions build belonging, connection and engagement in classrooms. ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
March 16, 2026•4 min read
Why I’ve Started Thinking About “Mattering” in Education
What happens when students feel they truly matter at school? Cherie King explores the powerful link between mattering, belonging, behaviour and wellbeing. ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
March 12, 2026•5 min read
Staying Calm When Everything Feels Like It's Falling Apart: A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Management
Stop the spiral before it starts. Discover a teacher’s guide to mastering classroom management during high-stress moments. From de-escalation tactics to self-care mindsets, learn how to stay calm and ... ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
February 16, 2026•5 min read
When You’re Feeling “Not Good Enough” to Teach: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Confidence
Feeling overwhelmed and doubting your ability as a new teacher? You’re not alone. Discover 5 heart-led ways to move from self-doubt to self-trust and reclaim your confidence in the classroom today. ...more
Children’s Wellbeing
December 20, 2025•3 min read
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