EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 11 MIN
26. 11 Things Elementary Teachers Should Do Before Leaving For Winter Break
11 Things Elementary Teachers Should Do Before Leaving For Winter BreakIn this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab shares 11 simple and time saving things to do before leaving school for winter break. Instead of walking back into chaos and clutter in January, you’ll discover easy ways to set yourself up for a smooth and stress-free return to the classroom.You’ll learn: ✔️ How to organize and refresh your classroom before break ✔️ Smart tips for prepping January lesson plans and materials in advance ✔️ Easy ways to reset your classroom management and centers for the new year ✔️ What to do before you shut down your classroom for two weeks ✔️ How to start January calm, confident, and classroom-readyBy the end of this episode, you’ll have a checklist of practical tips that help you walk out the door relaxed and walk back in ready for a great start to the new year.Resources MentionedJanuary Math & Literacy Centers – https://firstieland.com/januarycentersFirstieland Calendar – https://firstieland.com/calendarLet's Stay ConnectedVisit our website: www.firstieland.comNeed resources? Visit our TPT store here: https://firstieland.com/TPT-storeNeed more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstielandTo check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the show notes – https://firstieland.com/podcastEnjoying The Podcast?Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an episode.How To Rate And ReviewIf you’re enjoying this podcast and it’s helpful to you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review.🍎 APPLE PODCAST – https://firstieland.com/apple🎧 SPOTIFY – https://firstieland.com/spotifyHave a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play… see you next week! 💜 MollyFull disclosure: Amazon links in my descriptions are affiliate links, which means if you purchase through that link, I receive a very small percentage of the sale.
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