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

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!For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/week-after-winter-breakResources:Procedures and Routines Editable Review SlidesProcedures and Routines Editable Teaching SlidesGuided DiscoveryFree Goal Setting SheetsSpiral Review Morning WorkSpiral Review HomeworkSnowed In by Catherine WalshLuminette Light Therapy GlassesConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!Related Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 169, Our Best Teacher Tips for Finding Pockets of Prep Time to Get Ahead for JanuaryEpisode 154, 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure SuccessEpisode 146, Never Pick up Another Stray Crayon: Why We Love Guided DiscoveryEpisode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back to SchoolEpisode 19, Your Back to School GoalsMentioned in this episode:Do you have a question or concern that could use a teacher-approved solution? We'd love to answer your question on the podcast! Submit your question to [email protected] and put "podcast question" in your subject line.