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January in Kindergarten is not about starting over. It is about resetting with intention.
After winter break, students return excited, a little rusty with routines, and very ready for structure. In this episode of Managing the Madness, we talk about how slowing down at the start of January sets the tone for a calmer, more confident classroom.
Instead of jumping straight back into academics, this episode walks you through a simple reset using three key pillars that support behavior, routines, and community all year long.
Why the morning routine is the best place to start after winter break
How slowing down now saves time and frustration later
What it really means to renew classroom community after time away
How to refresh classroom goals so students feel grounded and focused
Why it is essential to review routines and procedures like it is the first week of school
💛 Remember: You do not need to start over in January. You just need to renew your classroom community, refresh your goals, and review routines and procedures with intention.
Looking for visuals to use as you review? Click HERE.
Read more about my January Jumpstart HERE
Looking for ongoing support? Join my Management Made Simple Club Click HEREIf you found this episode helpful, be sure to follow Managing the Madness and share it with a teacher friend who is heading back from winter break.
By Diana SchudaJanuary in Kindergarten is not about starting over. It is about resetting with intention.
After winter break, students return excited, a little rusty with routines, and very ready for structure. In this episode of Managing the Madness, we talk about how slowing down at the start of January sets the tone for a calmer, more confident classroom.
Instead of jumping straight back into academics, this episode walks you through a simple reset using three key pillars that support behavior, routines, and community all year long.
Why the morning routine is the best place to start after winter break
How slowing down now saves time and frustration later
What it really means to renew classroom community after time away
How to refresh classroom goals so students feel grounded and focused
Why it is essential to review routines and procedures like it is the first week of school
💛 Remember: You do not need to start over in January. You just need to renew your classroom community, refresh your goals, and review routines and procedures with intention.
Looking for visuals to use as you review? Click HERE.
Read more about my January Jumpstart HERE
Looking for ongoing support? Join my Management Made Simple Club Click HEREIf you found this episode helpful, be sure to follow Managing the Madness and share it with a teacher friend who is heading back from winter break.