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Yes, You Do Need A Break

12/11/2017

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We all feel the need for this break! As it turns out, this break is essential for teachers to recharge and be fully prepared for the next semester. Need some ideas on what to do? Want to read about the research? Check out these resources and find your best recharge practice.

  • 6 Strategies for Teachers to Teachers to Recharge Over Winter Break
  • 7 Tips to Recharge Over Winter Break
  • Christmas Break Vital to Teachers' Psychological Well-Being, Study Says
  • It's Official, Teachers Must Relax Over Christmas to Avoid Burnout
  • Tips for Teachers: How to Recharge During Winter Break​
During this break, take time to rest, relax, and recharge. Spend time with family and friends. Reflect. Practice self-care.
I hope that your winter break is all that you need it to be! 
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Surviving December - You Can Do It!

12/4/2017

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These last weeks of the semester before winter break move so fast! There seems to be so much to do: managing grades, final exams and keeping students engaged. In addition to an extra cup of coffee or two, we can all use a few tips as we move forward toward the end of the semester.
Let’s look at some tips and suggestions gathered from the sources listed below.

Keeping students engaged:
  • Maintain normal classroom procedures and expectations
  • Vary end of semester projects
  • Use tools like Flipgrid, Padlet, Book Creator, Google Sites or Google Forms to allow students to reflect and use their voice
  • Include peer and self-assessments
  • Share products through presentation, a blog, Google Site, Padlet or Flipgrid

Maintaining your own sanity:
  • Maintain a supply of Kleenex – there’s a lot of illness going around
  • Be mindful of your time on social media
  • Reach out when you need help
  • Take breaks
  • Be intentional with your sleep
  • Get prepared for second semester before you leave

Teacher Fun:
  • 7 Winter Break Teacher Memes That Nailed It
  • 18 Hilarious and Inspiring Winter Break Memes for Teachers
  • How To Survive December in The Classroom

Resources:
  • 5 Ways to Keep Students Engaged During the Holiday Season
  • 6 Tips for Keeping Students Engaged in Class
  • 7 Strategies to Thrive at The End of The Semester
  • 7 Teacher Tips for Surviving The Week before Holiday Break
  • Keep 'em Engaged Through The Holiday Craze
  • Teacher Tips: Four Tips for Surviving December
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    I am a Digital Learning Coach by title, but lifelong learner by practice. An Apple Teacher, Google Certified Educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator, my goal is to assist educators in investigating, exploring, and  investigating resources to embed in their instruction. I also hope to be a part of their journey toward an innovative and transformative practice that empowers learners and strengthens their own craftsmanship. I spends my free time with my family, my dogs and a good cup of coffee.

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