Ever feel like December in the secondary classroom is pure chaos—prep periods disappearing, students bouncing between sleepy and wild, and your to-do list never getting any shorter?

You’re not alone! In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact quick resets I use during class time (not your precious winter break) to keep my multiple-prep classroom running smoothly.

You’ll get actionable, time-saving strategies for classroom organization, routines, and reflection—so you start January with clarity and calm, not overwhelm. Let’s ditch the guilt, protect your break, and set up easy wins for your future teacher self—because you deserve it!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

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Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

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