172. The 2nd First Day of School: How to Take Advantage of the Week After Winter Break

Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies

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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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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