Surviving December - You Can Do It!

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