234. How to Plan Teaching in December So January Feels Easy

December in the classroom brings joy and chaos in equal measure, and in this episode we share a smarter way to navigate it with your sanity intact. We walk you through choosing your “stop new content” date, mapping out your December must-do’s, and using unpredictable pockets of time for meaningful review and reflection so December lesson planning becomes less about surviving and more about creating steady structure!

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• December Teacher Survival Kit
• Podcast Playlist: Teaching in December
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Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 105, Festive Fun in December: Engaging Holiday Activities to Do With Your Class
• Episode 106, The December Survival Kit: 3 Essential Tips to Help Teachers Thrive
• Episode 230, How To Keep Students Engaged Through Every Season Of The School Year
• Episode 233, The Smooth December Framework Every Teacher Needs (And It Starts in November)

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