3 Ways to Prepare Students For Winter Break 🌲


It's Not Too Late! 🏃

Have you put much thought into preparing your students for winter break, Reader? 🌲

Aside from summer vacation, this is often the longest break in the school year. And your students can feel it 🤯

🎉 Prepare: Look at the calendar together and highlight the days you'll be apart and the day you'll come back together.

🎉 Validate: Help students name how they are feeling and normalize having many different emotions during changes in routine.

🎉 Play: Spend quality time together with your students as a way to strengthen your bond by making joyful memories.

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xo Laura

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Laura │ Inclusion & Behavior Specialist

I'm an inclusive kindergarten teacher with an M.Ed. in special education and behavior. I help you improve student behavior and belonging with inclusion, behavior & SEL tips. Subscribe now ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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