172. The 2nd First Day of School: How to Take Advantage of the Week After Winter Break
Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies · Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer
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Show Notes
Along with January being the start of a new calendar year, it also allows teachers a new beginning to the school year. Both bring the opportunity for fresh starts and a new perspective on how to handle the upcoming year. But in order to achieve that, it’s best to plan ahead and treat the first day back from winter break like the second first day of school. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing how to maximize the week after winter break and set yourself up for success!
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- Guided Discovery
- Free Goal Setting Sheets
- Spiral Review Morning Work
- Spiral Review Homework
- Snowed In by Catherine Walsh
- Luminette Light Therapy Glasses
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Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 169, Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for January
- Episode 154, 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure Success
- Episode 146, Never Pick up Another Stray Crayon: Why We Love Guided Discovery
- Episode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back to School
- Episode 19, Your Back to School Goals
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