117. How to Reset Your Class After the Winter Break

Your students return from winter break full of stories, energy… and having forgotten every routine you spent reinforcing! Sound familiar?

Don’t worry, this episode is here to help you press the reset button in a way that feels calm, supportive, and purposeful. We share simple, actionable strategies for rebuilding routines, re-establishing classroom expectations, and reconnecting with your students.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why after the winter break is the perfect opportunity to reset classroom routines
• How to reteach procedures like it's Week 1 of school (without overwhelm)
• Strategies to reframe behaviour expectations with your students
• Rebooting collaborative learning routines and regrouping based on mid-year data
• Simple connection-building activities to ease back into learning
• Goal-setting ideas for your students (and yourself!)
• How to give yourself grace and embrace a slower start

If your classroom feels a little wobbly post-break, this episode is your friendly roadmap back to confidence, calm, and connection. Let’s make the rest of the year your best yet!

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Classroom Detective Freebie

Brain Breaks Podcast Episode 80 

New Year Code Crackers For Grade 1-2 and Grade 3-6

Lighting Up the School Year (3D Display)

3D Easels (About Me + Goals)

The Year Ahead Goal-Setting Booklet

Spinning Stars Goal-Setting Display

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