CCP: Episode 46 // Christmas Survival Tips for the Classroom
It’s that crazy time of year!
Holiday crazed kids, trying to keep your students focused, and a million things to do inside AND outside the classroom — all while maintaining your sanity (if that’s even possible!)
Good News! I am here to help you feel less stressed and more prepared for the hectic weeks ahead. Although your to-do list is likely a mile long, you don’t have to feel like your spinning 10 plates in the air. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some helpful tips and tricks to not just help you SURVIVE the holidays in the classroom, but rather THRIVE during this crazy time, (and maybe even sneak in some time for yourself?)
And guess what? You don’t even have to take notes. All the links and resources I mention are listed below in the show notes. I consider that a holiday win!
You’ll Learn
(Timestamps Shown)
How to keep your sanity during the holidays (it IS possible!) (1:03)
Simple ways to be less stressed and and more prepared (1:56)
Where to grab FREE holiday resources available to you to save you oodles of time! (12 freebies to be exact!) (2:47)
Easy hacks to keep students learning and engaged (4:14)
How to take normal teaching tools and give them holiday flare (6:23)
Easy decorations for your classroom…with help from your students (7:54)
How to keep students motivated (10:12)
Inexpensive student gift ideas for the holidays (11:23)
An activity to use when you return after the long break (14:19)
LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISOD
Online Resources for Christmas Around the World:
Christmas Around the World LINKtivity
Video Tutorial: DIY Pennant Banners for Any Occasion
“Christmas Around the World” Flip book
Holiday Theme Pennant Banners
Reindeer Rewards
& more!
Take-home Math and Science Kits (Perfect for student holiday gifts!)
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