237. Do These 3 Things Before Winter Break to Make January Easier

Looking for a smoother January? In this episode, we share our three favorite strategies for a classroom reset before winter break so you can return feeling calm, prepared, and confident. We walk you through simple ways to spark excitement for the new year, set up future you for success, and plan a gentle, soft start that makes the transition back feel easier for you and your students.

Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-reset-before-winter-break/

Resources:

• December Teacher Survival Kit
• Adventures with Friends
• @Engineerdoeseducation on Instagram
• Join the Teacher Approved Club!
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
• Leave a comment or rating on Spotify.

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 27, Your One Word Theme for the Year
• Episode 40, 2 Easy Things All Teachers Should Do Before Winter Break
• Episode 209, The Most Important Back-to-School Prep No One Talks About
• Episode 217, 3 Things to Do Before Students Arrive and After They Leave on the First Day
• Episode 233, The Smooth December Framework Every Teacher Needs (And It Starts in November)

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Join the Teacher Approved Club, where members get seasonal morning work pages for grades K–5 this month to add fall and holiday fun without throwing off their routines: https://secondstorywindow.net/club