Rainbow Skies for Teachers
Hey there, amazing teachers—this podcast is for YOU! Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator seeking inspiration, Rainbow Skies for Teachers is here to help you thrive in and out of the classroom.
We’re Ashleigh and Alisha, your enthusiastic hosts and co-founders of Rainbow Sky Creations. With 20+ years of combined experience in primary education, we’re dedicated to sharing practical advice, supercharged tips, and game-changing strategies to help you succeed as a teacher.
Whether it’s crafting engaging lessons or perfecting your classroom management, we’ve got your back. We're on a mission to lead an education revolution; one inspired teacher at a time….
There are rainbows ahead, and together, we're unstoppable!
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Rainbow Skies for Teachers
117. How to Reset Your Class After the Winter Break
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Your students return from winter break full of stories, energy… and having forgotten every routine you spent reinforcing! Sound familiar?
Don’t worry, this episode is here to help you press the reset button in a way that feels calm, supportive, and purposeful. We share simple, actionable strategies for rebuilding routines, re-establishing classroom expectations, and reconnecting with your students.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why after the winter break is the perfect opportunity to reset classroom routines
- How to reteach procedures like it's Week 1 of school (without overwhelm)
- Strategies to reframe behaviour expectations with your students
- Rebooting collaborative learning routines and regrouping based on mid-year data
- Simple connection-building activities to ease back into learning
- Goal-setting ideas for your students (and yourself!)
- How to give yourself grace and embrace a slower start
If your classroom feels a little wobbly post-break, this episode is your friendly roadmap back to confidence, calm, and connection. Let’s make the rest of the year your best yet!
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brain Breaks Podcast Episode 80
New Year Code Crackers For Grade 1-2 and Grade 3-6
Lighting Up the School Year (3D Display)
3D Easels (About Me + Goals)
The Year Ahead Goal-Setting Booklet
Spinning Stars Goal-Setting Display