With winter break just around the corner, we want to do everything we can as teachers to be prepared and enjoy our break from school. In last week’s episode, we walked you through how to plan your end of December and start of January lessons in advance. However, finding the time to actually plan is the tricky part. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing our best teacher prep for January tips and tricks.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-prep-for-january

Resources:

• December Teacher Survival Kit
• Christmas Festive Breaks
• Athena Razor
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 168, How Teachers Can Get a Jumpstart on a Stress-Free Winter Break
• Episode 107, Get Ahead For January Now With 4 Easy Steps
• Episode 40, 2 Easy Things All Teachers Should Do Before Winter Break
• Episode 36, How Teachers Can Plan Lessons The Week Before a Holiday Break

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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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

When December hits, it seems like a long road until you’re on winter break. So when break finally arrives all you want to do is relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy doing things you love! Then as break nears the end, you get stressed and overwhelmed with all the work you still need to do when school resumes in January. In order to resolve that feeling, in today’s episode, we’re sharing a system for teacher winter break prep that will leave you prepared and planned for the new year before going on break.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-winter-break-prep

Resources:

• December Teacher Survival Kit
• Procedure Review Slides
• Tell, Try, Tally, Talk Procedure Slides
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• Teacher Created Resources Germ Tracker
• e.l.f. Makeup Brush
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 107, Get Ahead For January Now With 4 Easy Steps
• Episode 104, From Chaos to Calm: 5 Techniques for Managing Classroom Behavior in December
• Episode 103, When to Use Rewards to Boost Your Behavior Management - And When Not To
• Episode 40, 2 Easy Things All Teachers Should Do Before Winter Break
• The Holiday Headstart, Episode 4, How to Craft Your Holiday Values For a More Meaningful Christmas Season

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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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart:...

On Sunday afternoon and evening, do you ever feel anxious about the upcoming week? This recurring feeling that you’re experiencing is actually called the Sunday scaries. Since many people have this feeling, it’s important to learn what’s happening to your mind and body and strategies to move past it. To give us a better understanding of it all, guest Kelsey Sorenson is sharing ways to overcome the teacher Sunday scaries.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-sunday-scaries

Resources:

• Listen to Kelsey’s Podcast, Educate & Rejuvenate
• Educate and Rejuvenate by Kelsey Sorenson
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 132, An Easy Mindset Hack for Teachers with Kelsey of Educate and Rejuvenate
• Episode 112, 5 Podcasts for Elementary Teachers That We Know You’ll Love!
• Episode 15, Own Your Teacher Wins with Kelsey Sorenson from Wife Teacher Mommy

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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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

In order for a classroom to run smoothly, sometimes it takes more than just the teacher to make it happen. Getting students involved provides them with responsibility and ownership of the classroom and building its community. One of the best ways to achieve this is by incorporating classroom jobs. But like with everything, class jobs have their own set of headaches. So in today’s episode, we’re sharing how to troubleshoot your classroom job system and ways to make them work for you.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-jobs

Resources:

• Classroom Procedures and Routines Planning Guide and Checklist
• Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
• Hampton Forge Knives
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 123, 2nd Anniversary: Our Best Teacher Approved Tips, Ideas, and Favorites
• Episode 75, Classroom Procedures and Expectations: How they Differ and How to Teach Them
• Episode 52, 10 Teacher Approved Tips for Elementary Teachers That We Think You’ll Love
• Episode 18, Procedures for Success!

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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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

We have an exciting treat for you today! We're introducing you to our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart. If you like the thought and care that we put into planning for back-to-school, you're going to love the way we plan for Christmas (and other holidays!). 🎄

Tune in to hear an episode of The Holiday Headstart where we deep dive into the importance of intentional holiday planning. Then, head to your favorite podcast listening app and follow or subscribe to The Holiday Headstart so you never miss future episodes!

Resources:

• The Holiday Headstart
• Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook
• Take the Holiday Profile quiz
• Follow on Instagram @theholidayheadstart
• Only Murders In The Building
• The Peek Nest App
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

There are several spots inside a teacher’s classroom that are special and impactful for students. However, none build a classroom’s culture or relationships more than the classroom carpet! This designated gathering space is the heart of the classroom, which is why having specific procedures and routines for it is vital. So in today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive into how to manage student behavior during your classroom carpet time.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-carpet-time

Resources:

• Classroom Procedures and Routines Planning Guide and Checklist
• Editable Classroom Seating Chart Tool
• Brain Breaks Bundle
• “Try This Trick to Make Carpet Time More Manageable” - Beacon School Support
• @trickghastly on Instagram
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
• Shop our teacher-approved resources.
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love these too:

• Episode 154, 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure Success
• Episode 150, Perfect Your Classroom Procedures with the Help of Our Guiding Questions
• Episode 50, 3 Guidelines to Make Classroom Transitions Work Smarter Not Harder
• Episode 49, Rapid Classroom Transitions: How to Save 45 Hours a Year
• Episode 48, How to Make Classroom Transitions Simple With Clear Beginnings and Endings [Classroom Transition Series]

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.

Whenever teachers plan their lessons and activities, besides making sure the content is right, their next priority is student engagement. We’ve talked many times before on the podcast about the idea of balancing the structure and novelty in your classroom. However, we’ve never fully explained what it is and how to effectively use it. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing six ways to boost student engagement using structure and novelty.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/boost-student-engagement

Resources:

• Classroom Seating Chart Tool
• Brain Breaks Bundle
• What is Quiet Time? by The Responsive Classroom
• Relax Kids: The Wishing Star by Marneta Viegas
• Kitchy Pizza Cutter
• Snow Patrol Album
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Mentioned in this episode:

Grab The Holiday Headstart Playbook at https://theholidayheadstart.com/playbook And don't miss our new podcast, The Holiday Headstart: https://pod.link/1739162255

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 hello@secondstorywindow.net and put "podcast question" in your subject line.