December 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Ready to make January feel like a gentle start instead of a cold plunge? In this episode, we’re sharing our January launch plan, designed so you can get prepped for the new term from the comfort of your couch. Whether you’re catching up on Hallmark movies or just sneaking in a bit of planning before the break, these tips will help you go back with confidence and calm!
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❤️ Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 39, Our Top 20 Christmas Books For Your Classroom
- Episode 146, Never Pick Up Another Stray Crayon: Why We Love Guided Discovery
- Episode 172, The 2nd First Day of School: How to Take Advantage of The Week After Winter Break
- Episode 201, 20 Easy Back-to-School Teacher Tasks You Can Totally Do From The Couch
- Episode 233, The Smooth December Framework Every Teacher Needs (And It Starts in November)
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Heidi (00:00):
This is episode 236 of Teacher Approved.
You're listening to TeacherApproved, the podcast helping
educators elevate what mattersand simplify the rest. I'm
Heidi.
Emily (00:13):
And I'm Emily. We're the creators behind Second Story
Window, where we give researchbased and teacher approved
strategies that make teachingless stressful and more
effective. You can check out theshow notes and resources from
each episode atsecondstorywindow.net.
Heidi (00:28):
We're so glad you're tuning in today. Let's get to
the show.
Emily (00:35):
Hey there. Thanks for joining us today. In today's
episode, we are talking aboutyour January launch plan and how
you can prepare for it from thecomfort of your couch, and we're
sharing a teacher approved tipfor managing inside recess.
Heidi (00:49):
But first, let's start with a try it tomorrow, where we
share a quick one that you cantry in your classroom right
away. Emily, what is oursuggestion for this week?
Emily (00:57):
Our suggestion is tomorrow, set up a thank you
note list. So back in episode 39we shared this as a teacher
approved tip, but it's awonderful quick win, so we're
bringing it back today. Manyteachers are about to receive
some gifts this holiday season,and it is not required, but it's
obviously a nice touch for youto send a thank you note. It
(01:18):
shows the parent that the giftactually made it to you at
school, and the kids will feelso special to get mail from
their teacher.
Heidi (01:24):
Yes.
Emily (01:26):
When I was in first grade, Mrs. Clark sent me a
thank you note during Christmasbreak, and my mom saved it in my
scrapbook, and every time I readit, it makes me teary, because
it was just so incredibly sweet,and I remember being so excited
to get it. So with all thatbeing said, if you plan to send
thank you notes, print a list ofyour students names now ahead of
time, and then you'll have aplace to write down any gifts as
(01:48):
they trickle in. And you'll beso grateful to have this when
you want to send those thank younotes.
Heidi (01:53):
That's such a helpful tip, because you know those
gifts just kind of trickle inover the month. And so some
people are really on the ball,and they're dropping them off
December 1, and then you get abig wave near the end, but it's
hard to keep track ofeverything, and having the list
already made just like that'sone, one huge task off your
mental load.
Emily (02:10):
Yeah, for sure.
Heidi (02:12):
If you like this idea or anything else we share here on
the podcast, would you take asecond and give us a five star
rating? Ratings and reviews areone way that new listeners can
find us, and every rating andreview really is a huge help.
Emily (02:24):
Today, we are solving big problems. We're talking about
how to prepare for January fromthe comfort of your couch,
whether that's before break evenstarts, or during your break if
you run out of time.
Heidi (02:37):
And first things first, you are tired, you deserve a
real rest, and rest all byitself, is valuable and
productive. You absolutely donot need to justify your
downtime by sneaking work intoit.
Emily (02:49):
Right. If your free time is spent doing absolutely
nothing work related, that iscompletely okay. In fact, it's
probably exactly what you need.
Heidi (02:57):
And we want that so much for you. But you know, for a lot
of teachers, knowing thatJanuary is prepared actually
helps them rest better.
Emily (03:06):
Totally. It's really hard to fully relax when you're
dreading what is waiting for youon the other side of your
relaxing.
Heidi (03:14):
So this episode isn't about being productive during
your break. It's about loweringyour stress so that you can
actually enjoy your time off. Ifdoing a few light tasks from
your couch means you are notlying awake at 2am thinking
about lesson plans, that it's ahuge win.
Emily (03:30):
And hopefully, ideally, you'll get most of this done
before break even starts. Thatis the dream.
Heidi (03:37):
Oh yes, that is the dream, for sure. But if life
happens and you run out of time,at least you can tackle these
tasks while you're cozy, insteadof having to drag yourself into
your classroom.
Emily (03:49):
Oh yeah. Nobody wants that.
Heidi (03:50):
No. Been there plenty.
Emily (03:52):
We talked about this concept back in episode 201. The
basic idea is that some tasksare so low effort and low brain
that you can do them whilebinging Hallmark movies or
catching up on your favoriteshows.
Heidi (04:04):
And that's why we call these TV tasks. The key is that
they don't require a lot offocus or materials. You mostly
just need your phone or yourlaptop.
Emily (04:13):
And just think of it as a way to add relaxation to your
work time instead of adding workto your relaxation time. That's,
that's the goal here.
Heidi (04:22):
Yeah, that's a good reframe, because, yes, you are
getting work done, but you'realso giving yourself permission
to do it in the easiest, mostcomfortable way possible, which
is 100% our brand.
Emily (04:34):
My favorite way to do anything is from the couch. So
what we're going to walk youthrough today is what we're
calling your January launchplan. This is the bare minimum
you need to have ready so thatyou and your students can start
the new term calmly andconfidently.
Heidi (04:50):
We really do mean bare minimum. We're not planning the
whole month of January rightnow.
Emily (04:53):
Oh heck no.
Heidi (04:56):
We're just gonna focus on your first three to five days
back. That's it, just enough toget started without scrambling.
Emily (05:03):
So the January launch plan has three parts, content,
community and comfort. We love alist that starts with the same
letter. These are the only threethings you need ready to start
strong.
Heidi (05:14):
So content is the learning side of your classroom,
lessons, procedures, schedule,all of that. Community is about
reconnecting with your studentsand helping them reconnect with
each other. And comfort is abouttaking care of yourself and
making that rough transitionback as gentle as possible.
Emily (05:30):
And you're probably not surprised that I'm going to tell
you that the December teachersurvival kit is ready to help
you with this. It's full ofpages to help you plan your
January launch plan. So grabthat if you want some help
figuring this all out. But ifyou've got those 3c covered for
your first few days back, youare golden. You'll walk into
your classroom in January andfeel ready instead of frantic.
Heidi (05:52):
So let's break these down. Starting with content, the
very first decision that youneed to make is whether you are
diving right back into regularcontent, or taking a couple of
days to settle in. And thisdecision depends so much on your
situation. If you have a shortweek back, you might want some
transition time.
Emily (06:10):
Or if you know your students are going to be
dragging after two weeks ofsleeping in and eating cookies,
they might need a day or two toease back in. If your schedule
will allow it, definitely setaside a couple of days to
transition back into schoolmode, if you can.
Heidi (06:26):
But by transition days, we don't mean wasted days.
You're still keeping studentsmeaningfully engaged, you're
just not jumping back into brandnew content yet.
Emily (06:35):
Yeah, so that might mean doing a new year's goal setting
activity, or, you know,finishing any leftover
assessments, or maybe evenDecember projects that did not
get done.
Heidi (06:46):
Oh, yeah, yeah, there's always like, what, half a dozen
of those haunting you like Ghostof Christmas past?
Yes.
You could play a fun review gameto get those brains thinking
again, or introduce a new smallroutine, like morning journaling
or a daily question, somethingto make things feel a little
fresh but not overwhelming.
Emily (07:06):
Yeah, you could plan a reflection activity, and that
could be as simple as studentsdrawing their favorite memory
from winter break, or writingthree goals for the new year.
Heidi (07:16):
And while you're thinking about it, you could also update
your classroom playlist. This isa great TV task. Maybe you want
some fresh music for yourarrival time or your end of day
cleanup, or do yourself a favorand round up links for videos or
new brain breaks.
Emily (07:30):
Yeah, because if you're not ready to dive into full
lessons yet, having someengaging videos lined up keeps
students meaningfully busy.
Heidi (07:39):
You could also look for seasonal craft or writing ideas,
new year's resolutions, winterart projects, goal setting
templates. There are so many funactivities out there for this
time of year.
Emily (07:50):
And don't forget to research titles of books to read
aloud in January.
Heidi (07:55):
And now here is where that couch prep comes in. Each
of these ideas takes so littlemental energy, you're basically
just browsing and bookmarking.
Emily (08:03):
Ah, yes, perfect couch work. Like I could do that while
half watching a movie.
Heidi (08:09):
Ah, movies are perfect for that. You do not need a
whole lot of attention.
Emily (08:13):
It's true.
Heidi (08:13):
Now if you're in a situation where you do have to
dive right back into content, ofcourse, that's fine too. What
are you gonna do? Just build onsome time during that first day
or two back for reminders andtransitions, because everyone's
just gonna be rusty after break.
Emily (08:29):
Oh yeah, so rusty. But whether you're jumping in or
easing in, every class needs aprocedure refresh.
Heidi (08:37):
Oh yes, that first day back is what we like to think of
as your second first day ofschool.
Emily (08:44):
Yeah, we talked about this in episode 172, but it's
worth saying again. January isyour chance to reestablish
routines and reset expectations.December has a way of making
everything kind of fall apartjust a bit.
Heidi (08:57):
Oh, just a bit. So from your couch, make a list of the
top three to five routines thatneed review. Maybe it's lining
up, transitions, turning inwork, whatever has been driving
you crazy, put it on your list.
Emily (09:10):
You can also create procedure review slides. These
are so simple, you just type thename of the procedure on a
slide. Have students ratethemselves on a scale of one to
five, and then discuss whatneeds to improve.
Heidi (09:21):
And we have a digital product for this. If you want
something that is already readyto go, all you have to do is
type in the procedure name, andthen when you present it to
students, you click to makestars appear based on how the
class rates themselves. And youcould definitely prepare all of
that from your couch.
Emily (09:37):
And then you have an actual conversation when you get
back to school about what'sworking and what needs work. It
is structured, but it's notstuffy.
Heidi (09:46):
For any of your procedures that are really
struggling, you know what I'mgoing to say, you can pull out
your tell try tally talk slidesfrom the beginning of the year,
and actually reteach the routinestep by step.
Emily (09:58):
We promise being proactive now will mean fewer
headaches later. Would yourather spend 20 minutes
reviewing and practicing inJanuary, or deal with the same
problems over and over againuntil June?
Heidi (10:10):
I know, don't do that to yourself. Nobody wants that. So
even if you do have to jump backinto regular content right away,
set aside some time to refreshprocedures your first day back,
your future self will say somany thank yous.
Emily (10:24):
And then we have our last piece of content prep, which is
your safety net.
Heidi (10:29):
Because no matter how much or how little you plan,
make sure your first day back isfully ready. Think of it as like
an insurance policy againstchaos.
Emily (10:40):
Yeah, imagine that you're sick, which is very likely to
happen, or maybe your flightgets delayed.
Heidi (10:46):
I always have nightmares that that happens to me.
Emily (10:49):
Right? Or maybe you just walk in feeling completely
overwhelmed, but if that firstday is already planned, you are
covered.
Heidi (10:57):
So from your couch, create or update slides for your
first day back, gather copies orlinks for the day's activities.
Make notes for subs in case ofillness, or, you know, if you do
get stuck in an airport, like Ialways fear.
Emily (11:11):
And then, while you're at it, you probably want to update
your sub binder, because winterillnesses are definitely going
to hit at some point, even ifit's not the first day back.
Heidi (11:19):
Oh, seriously, it's not an if. This is a when.
Emily (11:22):
Yeah, so doing this now is just being smart.
Heidi (11:25):
Now it's December, so think of this as giving yourself
a gift. You are going to walk inthat first day and take a deep
breath and know that you'realready ready.
Emily (11:35):
Such a good feeling, too. Okay, so that's content. Now
let's talk about community. Thisis all about reconnecting with
your students and helping themreconnect with each other.
Heidi (11:45):
And the best way to reconnect when students come
back is with a warm welcome.Greet them individually at the
door, if you can. Show them thatyou are happy to see them after
such a long break.
Emily (11:55):
Some of those kids are going to be thrilled to be back,
and others will be draggingtheir feet. So just hold space
like Elphaba and Glinda. Holdspace for both emotions. It's
okay that not everyone isexcited.
Heidi (12:09):
And to make that transition a little easier, you
might want to plan a specialmorning meeting greeting or an
activity. Maybe you do yourclass cheer or a secret
handshake, or maybe it's a whatI love about winter share. Just
think of something that feelswelcoming but not so forced.
Emily (12:25):
And then from your couch, you can draft a short welcome
back email or message to postfor families. Let them know
you're excited to see their kidsand what to expect the first
week. Doesn't have to beanything fancy.
Heidi (12:38):
We also want to make time to help students reconnect with
each other. Winter Break islong, and kids need time to
rebond as a class. You couldhave them share favorite
memories from the first half ofthe school year.
Emily (12:49):
Or they can talk about what they're looking forward to
in the next few months. Keep thefocus on experiences, not on the
gifts that they received.
Heidi (12:58):
Oh, definitely, because that can get awkward real fast.
Emily (13:01):
Yeah. Another powerful community building activity is
to host a short class meeting tosolve a common problem, like if
there's been a lot of conflictat recess, or if students have
gotten sloppy with managingtheir materials.
Heidi (13:15):
When you invite students to brainstorm their own
solutions, they are way moreinvested in the outcome. It
helps the class feel like theyare all on the same team,
working for the same goal.
Emily (13:25):
So one of my favorite January activities is goal
setting. January is the perfecttime for students to reflect on
how much they've grown sinceschool started, and also think
ahead to what they want toachieve by the end of the year.
Heidi (13:37):
And we do have a free goal setting resource if you
want to try this, it includeswriting pages with prompts for
each grade level. You have yourstudents reflect on their
growth, set a goal and then planthe steps to reach that goal.
Emily (13:49):
And there's a link to that freebie in the show notes.
And if you saved any work fromthe beginning of the year, pull
it out in January so studentscan compare it to their current
work. You're always amazed athow much they've improved in
just a few months, likegenuinely shocked.
Heidi (14:05):
Okay, so from your couch, you can plan all of these
community building activities.Just think about what your class
needs most, reconnection,problem solving, goal setting.
Just choose one or two of thoseto focus on.
Emily (14:17):
And here's something we talked about in episode 233,
plan a student engagement hook.This is one fun, low prep
activity that makes the firstweek back feel special.
Heidi (14:29):
So the idea is to give kids a sense of a new beginning.
Coming back from break can feellike such a letdown. All of the
holiday sparkle is over, and nowit's just regular school in the
middle of winter, but if youhave got something engaging
planned, it totally shifts thatenergy.
Emily (14:46):
And just keep it simple. The key here, really is low prep
for you, high interest for them,so think of a little spark of
fun. It doesn't have to befireworks.
Heidi (14:56):
And really you can keep this simple. It could be a class
challenge, making a time capsuleor a vision board, just anything
that feels fresh and different.
Emily (15:05):
And if it's something that makes you excited to come
back too, even better. Lean intowhat you enjoy about teaching,
because crawling out of yourcozy bed in January is so hard
without dreading what's waitingfor you.
Heidi (15:18):
Oh, for real. And that sets us up for the last C of our
January launch plan, which isfor comfort. This is where we
focus on making the transitiongentle for both you and your
students.
Emily (15:29):
January is like the world's worst cold plunge. So
dark, it's freezing, your roomis full of coughing kids, and
you are supposed to just jumpback into the chaos like you
haven't been living in pajamasfor two weeks.
Heidi (15:45):
I hate it so much. So let's plan for comfort instead.
Let's create a soft landing.From your couch, think about
your personal comfort first.What would make that first
morning back easier?
Emily (16:00):
A good place to start is with picking your first day
outfit now, like really,seriously right now, that will
be one less decision to makewhen you're half asleep.
Heidi (16:10):
And while you're at it, plan a breakfast that you are
excited to eat, something youcan grab and go, but that will
still give you energy to keepgoing till lunchtime.
Emily (16:18):
And a great TV task is making or updating your morning
energizer playlist. Having musicthat makes you feel good can
shift your whole mood.
Heidi (16:26):
Or, you know, your podcast playlist.
Emily (16:28):
Yes.
Heidi (16:29):
But really, don't underestimate how much of a
difference that music can make,and if it's at all possible,
schedule, easy review basedlessons for that first week. You
don't have to come back firingon all cylinders with brand new
content. Give yourselfpermission to ease into the
rhythm if there's any way tomake that happen.
Emily (16:46):
For your classroom comfort, you can plan a cozy
read aloud, something warm andengaging, and think about brain
breaks that you might want touse. Maybe create a class reset
ritual, something you dotogether on that first day that
signals a fresh start.
Heidi (17:02):
You could also tweak your seating chart or your group
arrangements. If you have beenmeaning to make changes. January
is a natural time to do it. Usesticky notes to play around with
your arrangements.
Emily (17:13):
Or you could grab our digital seating arrangement
tool. It walks you step by stepthrough the whole process of
using your seating chartstrategically, and it is super
easy to do from the couch.
Heidi (17:25):
And don't forget my favorite TV task, online
shopping. Order supplies torestock your desk or cupboard.
Think snacks, emergency lunches,tissues, hand sanitizer,
whatever you know you're goingto need in the next few weeks.
Emily (17:40):
And snacks. Yes, snacks. Don't forget the snacks. Walking
in and knowing you're stocked upon protein bars and chocolate is
like getting a care package frompast you.
Heidi (17:51):
And since it's the new year, you could also refresh
your planner with something new.Sometimes just having a fresh
notebook or planning stickersmakes everything feel more
manageable.
Emily (18:02):
Oh, there's nothing like the power of a new planner.
Heidi (18:05):
Oh, seriously.
Emily (18:06):
And don't forget to restock or repack your teacher
bag. Even if it's just making adigital checklist of what needs
to go in there, that's helpfultoo. Better than frantically
packing at 6am on that first dayback and you can't remember what
you need to put in there.
Heidi (18:20):
Oh, yeah, you don't want that. So think about what you
can do to make that transitionback into teacher mode a little
softer. One idea is to sendyourself an email and schedule
it to arrive on your first dayback. Just a little pep talk to
make that first day back alittle easier.
Emily (18:35):
It's like writing letters to yourself like dear Evan
Hansen. Those little touches domake a difference, though, and
comfort is your buffer betweenthe lovely holiday rest and the
grind of the school rhythm. It'sabout being gentle with yourself
at a time that can feel reallychallenging.
Heidi (18:54):
Okay, let's take a breath. We have covered a lot,
but if you have thought aboutyour content, your community and
your comfort. You've doneeverything you need for a smooth
January launch.
Emily (19:05):
And most of these tasks really are perfect for doing
from your couch. You can get alittle bit of planning done now
or even during break, if that'swhen you get to it, and then
that means you can walk backinto your classroom feeling
ready instead of frantic.
Heidi (19:18):
The goal is not to work through your winter break. The
goal is to have just enoughready that you can actually
relax during the winter breakwithout that nagging guilt in
the back of your mind.
Emily (19:29):
Okay, grab your blanket, pick your favorite movie, and do
just enough prep to make Januaryfeel like a gentle start instead
of a cold plunge.
Heidi (19:38):
And if you want help organizing all of this, we have
resources that can guide youthrough the process. Everything
is linked in the show notes.
Emily (19:45):
And we'd love to hear about your January prep couch
tasks. That's a long one. Comejoin the conversation in our
Teacher Approved Facebook group.
Now for our Teacher Approved Tipof the Week, where we share an
actionable tip to help youelevate what matters and
simplify the rest. This week'steacher approved tip is make
your inside recess plan now.Tell us about it, Heidi.
Heidi (20:07):
to help you in a few weeks, not just in January, with
winter here inside recess isdefinitely in your near future,
if it has not already arrived.And if you're anything like me,
the words inside recess make youwant to hide in the supply
closet. But it doesn't have tobe crazy. The key is having a
plan before inside recesshappens.
Emily (20:28):
Right, because once it's raining and snowing and you've
got these antsy kids staring atyou, it's too late to figure out
a system. So while you're onyour couch and you have some
thinking time, you can create asimple structure that you can
use every single time that theweather does not cooperate.
Heidi (20:45):
Or if you live in Utah, the air is too polluted to go
outside.
Emily (20:49):
Yes.
Heidi (20:50):
So start by deciding what your inside recess rules are
going to be. What can studentsdo, what spaces can they use,
what materials are available?And make these rules really
clear and really specific. Thinkabout what supplies you're
willing to have out duringinside recess. Maybe you like
board games, cards, drawingsupplies, Legos, books, whatever
you're comfortable managing.
Emily (21:11):
You could create a rotation system if you want. And
I love this idea. So maybe formorning recess it's board games,
and at lunch recess it'sbuilding challenges. And then
for afternoon recess, it's brainbreak videos. That way you're
not managing everything going onall at once.
Heidi (21:27):
With my students, I like to set up zones in my classroom,
so maybe, like the back table atgames, when students were at
their desks, they could draw aread, and then the carpet was
for building. This helps containthe chaos, because students know
exactly where each activity ishappening.
Emily (21:42):
And then make a visual or a list that you can post when
inside recess happens. Studentsshould be able to look at it and
know exactly what their optionsare without having to ask you 17
questions every recess.
Heidi (21:54):
Yeah, you don't need that. But here is a pro tip,
have a specific routine for howinside recess starts. Like maybe
have students return to theirdesks, you review the rules, and
then they make their choice.Having that structure at the
beginning prevents the mad rushand the arguing over materials.
Ugh, just had flashbacks. Yeah,you don't want that. When
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everyone knows the system, itstays calmer.
Emily (22:20):
From your couch right now, you can make a list of
acceptable inside recessactivities and just jot down
your rules. You can even createa simple slide or poster that
you'll display when insiderecess happens, and then the
first time you have insiderecess, you'll teach this system
explicitly.
Heidi (22:35):
You can use the tell try tally method here too, if that's
helpful. Walk students throughthe expectations, let them
practice and give feedback.
Emily (22:43):
After the first time inside recess becomes so much
easier because everyone knowsthe routine and you're not left
scrambling every time theweather's bad.
Heidi (22:51):
So on your couch task list, add inside recess plan.
And if you want lots moresuggestions for inside recess,
go back and check out episode46. It is one of our most
popular episodes for a reason.
To wrap up the show, we'resharing what we're giving extra
credit to this week. Emily,let's get your extra credit?
Emily (23:08):
I'm giving extra credit to Rothy's clogs. So I have worn
Birkenstocks for several years,and they're fine. I like them,
but I had heard so many peopleraving about Rothy's that I just
had to try them when they wereon sale. And I'm sorry to say
that they totally live up to thehype. It's better arch support
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than Birkenstocks, and they'rewashable. You, that's a big
issue with Birkenstocks, theycannot be washed. The sad thing
is now I wish I had one of thecozy lined pairs for inside
during the winter, and they areexpensive, so it's kind of a
bummer that I love them so much.
Heidi (23:45):
Oh, shoot. Well, you have to keep your eye on sales. I bet
they have something good comingup. You know, holidays and
stuff.
Emily (23:50):
Yes. What are you giving extra credit to Heidi?
Heidi (23:53):
My extra credit goes to the Spin to Survive book series.
I bought the Deep Space Dangerbook as a Christmas present for
Emily son, and it's so cute. Thepremise is, as part of a
pioneering mission to Mars,you've earned your place as one
of Earth's greatest explorers.Now become its most tenacious
hero as you fight for your lifeand the lives of your crew, when
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your spaceship meets withcatastrophe. All systems are
down, your crew mates are gone,and you're millions of miles
from help. So this is kind oflike a Choose Your Own Adventure
book, but it's got beautifulillustrations, and the fun
factor is a built in spinner. Soon each page, you read the
story, and then you decide whatto do, and use the spinner to
determine if you were lucky ornot.
Emily (24:36):
Oh.
Heidi (24:36):
There are lots of adventures and mishaps along the
way, and I think he's gonna loveit.
Emily (24:37):
Oh, he's totally gonna love it. That's a great idea.
Heidi (24:42):
And they have some really fun titles. I liked the pirate
one, but I do know he's a spaceboy, so we'll go with that one
for him.
That is it for today's episode.Start your January plan with the
3 Cs. Think about your content,think about your community, and
think about your comfort. YourJanuary self is going to thank
(25:02):
you for taking care of her.
Emily (25:04):
Until next time, happy couch planning.
Heidi (25:08):
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Teacher Approved. I'm
Heidi.
Emily (25:12):
And I'm Emily. Thank you for listening. Be sure to follow
or subscribe in your podcast appso that you never miss an
episode.
Heidi (25:19):
You can connect with us and other teachers in the
Teacher Approved Facebook group.We'll see you here next week.
Bye for now.
Emily (25:25):
Bye.
This is episode 236 of Teacher Approved.
You're listening to TeacherApproved, the podcast helping
educators elevate what mattersand simplify the rest. I'm
Heidi.
Emily (00:13):
And I'm Emily. We're the creators behind Second Story
Window, where we give researchbased and teacher approved
strategies that make teachingless stressful and more
effective. You can check out theshow notes and resources from
each episode atsecondstorywindow.net.
Heidi (00:28):
We're so glad you're tuning in today. Let's get to
the show.
Emily (00:35):
Hey there. Thanks for joining us today. In today's
episode, we are talking aboutyour January launch plan and how
you can prepare for it from thecomfort of your couch, and we're
sharing a teacher approved tipfor managing inside recess.
Heidi (00:49):
But first, let's start with a try it tomorrow, where we
share a quick one that you cantry in your classroom right
away. Emily, what is oursuggestion for this week?
Emily (00:57):
Our suggestion is tomorrow, set up a thank you
note list. So back in episode 39we shared this as a teacher
approved tip, but it's awonderful quick win, so we're
bringing it back today. Manyteachers are about to receive
some gifts this holiday season,and it is not required, but it's
obviously a nice touch for youto send a thank you note. It
(01:18):
shows the parent that the giftactually made it to you at
school, and the kids will feelso special to get mail from
their teacher.
Heidi (01:24):
Yes.
Emily (01:26):
When I was in first grade, Mrs. Clark sent me a
thank you note during Christmasbreak, and my mom saved it in my
scrapbook, and every time I readit, it makes me teary, because
it was just so incredibly sweet,and I remember being so excited
to get it. So with all thatbeing said, if you plan to send
thank you notes, print a list ofyour students names now ahead of
time, and then you'll have aplace to write down any gifts as
(01:48):
they trickle in. And you'll beso grateful to have this when
you want to send those thank younotes.
Heidi (01:53):
That's such a helpful tip, because you know those
gifts just kind of trickle inover the month. And so some
people are really on the ball,and they're dropping them off
December 1, and then you get abig wave near the end, but it's
hard to keep track ofeverything, and having the list
already made just like that'sone, one huge task off your
mental load.
Emily (02:10):
Yeah, for sure.
Heidi (02:12):
If you like this idea or anything else we share here on
the podcast, would you take asecond and give us a five star
rating? Ratings and reviews areone way that new listeners can
find us, and every rating andreview really is a huge help.
Emily (02:24):
Today, we are solving big problems. We're talking about
how to prepare for January fromthe comfort of your couch,
whether that's before break evenstarts, or during your break if
you run out of time.
Heidi (02:37):
And first things first, you are tired, you deserve a
real rest, and rest all byitself, is valuable and
productive. You absolutely donot need to justify your
downtime by sneaking work intoit.
Emily (02:49):
Right. If your free time is spent doing absolutely
nothing work related, that iscompletely okay. In fact, it's
probably exactly what you need.
Heidi (02:57):
And we want that so much for you. But you know, for a lot
of teachers, knowing thatJanuary is prepared actually
helps them rest better.
Emily (03:06):
Totally. It's really hard to fully relax when you're
dreading what is waiting for youon the other side of your
relaxing.
Heidi (03:14):
So this episode isn't about being productive during
your break. It's about loweringyour stress so that you can
actually enjoy your time off. Ifdoing a few light tasks from
your couch means you are notlying awake at 2am thinking
about lesson plans, that it's ahuge win.
Emily (03:30):
And hopefully, ideally, you'll get most of this done
before break even starts. Thatis the dream.
Heidi (03:37):
Oh yes, that is the dream, for sure. But if life
happens and you run out of time,at least you can tackle these
tasks while you're cozy, insteadof having to drag yourself into
your classroom.
Emily (03:49):
Oh yeah. Nobody wants that.
Heidi (03:50):
No. Been there plenty.
Emily (03:52):
We talked about this concept back in episode 201. The
basic idea is that some tasksare so low effort and low brain
that you can do them whilebinging Hallmark movies or
catching up on your favoriteshows.
Heidi (04:04):
And that's why we call these TV tasks. The key is that
they don't require a lot offocus or materials. You mostly
just need your phone or yourlaptop.
Emily (04:13):
And just think of it as a way to add relaxation to your
work time instead of adding workto your relaxation time. That's,
that's the goal here.
Heidi (04:22):
Yeah, that's a good reframe, because, yes, you are
getting work done, but you'realso giving yourself permission
to do it in the easiest, mostcomfortable way possible, which
is 100% our brand.
Emily (04:34):
My favorite way to do anything is from the couch. So
what we're going to walk youthrough today is what we're
calling your January launchplan. This is the bare minimum
you need to have ready so thatyou and your students can start
the new term calmly andconfidently.
Heidi (04:50):
We really do mean bare minimum. We're not planning the
whole month of January rightnow.
Emily (04:53):
Oh heck no.
Heidi (04:56):
We're just gonna focus on your first three to five days
back. That's it, just enough toget started without scrambling.
Emily (05:03):
So the January launch plan has three parts, content,
community and comfort. We love alist that starts with the same
letter. These are the only threethings you need ready to start
strong.
Heidi (05:14):
So content is the learning side of your classroom,
lessons, procedures, schedule,all of that. Community is about
reconnecting with your studentsand helping them reconnect with
each other. And comfort is abouttaking care of yourself and
making that rough transitionback as gentle as possible.
Emily (05:30):
And you're probably not surprised that I'm going to tell
you that the December teachersurvival kit is ready to help
you with this. It's full ofpages to help you plan your
January launch plan. So grabthat if you want some help
figuring this all out. But ifyou've got those 3c covered for
your first few days back, youare golden. You'll walk into
your classroom in January andfeel ready instead of frantic.
Heidi (05:52):
So let's break these down. Starting with content, the
very first decision that youneed to make is whether you are
diving right back into regularcontent, or taking a couple of
days to settle in. And thisdecision depends so much on your
situation. If you have a shortweek back, you might want some
transition time.
Emily (06:10):
Or if you know your students are going to be
dragging after two weeks ofsleeping in and eating cookies,
they might need a day or two toease back in. If your schedule
will allow it, definitely setaside a couple of days to
transition back into schoolmode, if you can.
Heidi (06:26):
But by transition days, we don't mean wasted days.
You're still keeping studentsmeaningfully engaged, you're
just not jumping back into brandnew content yet.
Emily (06:35):
Yeah, so that might mean doing a new year's goal setting
activity, or, you know,finishing any leftover
assessments, or maybe evenDecember projects that did not
get done.
Heidi (06:46):
Oh, yeah, yeah, there's always like, what, half a dozen
of those haunting you like Ghostof Christmas past?
Yes.
You could play a fun review gameto get those brains thinking
again, or introduce a new smallroutine, like morning journaling
or a daily question, somethingto make things feel a little
fresh but not overwhelming.
Emily (07:06):
Yeah, you could plan a reflection activity, and that
could be as simple as studentsdrawing their favorite memory
from winter break, or writingthree goals for the new year.
Heidi (07:16):
And while you're thinking about it, you could also update
your classroom playlist. This isa great TV task. Maybe you want
some fresh music for yourarrival time or your end of day
cleanup, or do yourself a favorand round up links for videos or
new brain breaks.
Emily (07:30):
Yeah, because if you're not ready to dive into full
lessons yet, having someengaging videos lined up keeps
students meaningfully busy.
Heidi (07:39):
You could also look for seasonal craft or writing ideas,
new year's resolutions, winterart projects, goal setting
templates. There are so many funactivities out there for this
time of year.
Emily (07:50):
And don't forget to research titles of books to read
aloud in January.
Heidi (07:55):
And now here is where that couch prep comes in. Each
of these ideas takes so littlemental energy, you're basically
just browsing and bookmarking.
Emily (08:03):
Ah, yes, perfect couch work. Like I could do that while
half watching a movie.
Heidi (08:09):
Ah, movies are perfect for that. You do not need a
whole lot of attention.
Emily (08:13):
It's true.
Heidi (08:13):
Now if you're in a situation where you do have to
dive right back into content, ofcourse, that's fine too. What
are you gonna do? Just build onsome time during that first day
or two back for reminders andtransitions, because everyone's
just gonna be rusty after break.
Emily (08:29):
Oh yeah, so rusty. But whether you're jumping in or
easing in, every class needs aprocedure refresh.
Heidi (08:37):
Oh yes, that first day back is what we like to think of
as your second first day ofschool.
Emily (08:44):
Yeah, we talked about this in episode 172, but it's
worth saying again. January isyour chance to reestablish
routines and reset expectations.December has a way of making
everything kind of fall apartjust a bit.
Heidi (08:57):
Oh, just a bit. So from your couch, make a list of the
top three to five routines thatneed review. Maybe it's lining
up, transitions, turning inwork, whatever has been driving
you crazy, put it on your list.
Emily (09:10):
You can also create procedure review slides. These
are so simple, you just type thename of the procedure on a
slide. Have students ratethemselves on a scale of one to
five, and then discuss whatneeds to improve.
Heidi (09:21):
And we have a digital product for this. If you want
something that is already readyto go, all you have to do is
type in the procedure name, andthen when you present it to
students, you click to makestars appear based on how the
class rates themselves. And youcould definitely prepare all of
that from your couch.
Emily (09:37):
And then you have an actual conversation when you get
back to school about what'sworking and what needs work. It
is structured, but it's notstuffy.
Heidi (09:46):
For any of your procedures that are really
struggling, you know what I'mgoing to say, you can pull out
your tell try tally talk slidesfrom the beginning of the year,
and actually reteach the routinestep by step.
Emily (09:58):
We promise being proactive now will mean fewer
headaches later. Would yourather spend 20 minutes
reviewing and practicing inJanuary, or deal with the same
problems over and over againuntil June?
Heidi (10:10):
I know, don't do that to yourself. Nobody wants that. So
even if you do have to jump backinto regular content right away,
set aside some time to refreshprocedures your first day back,
your future self will say somany thank yous.
Emily (10:24):
And then we have our last piece of content prep, which is
your safety net.
Heidi (10:29):
Because no matter how much or how little you plan,
make sure your first day back isfully ready. Think of it as like
an insurance policy againstchaos.
Emily (10:40):
Yeah, imagine that you're sick, which is very likely to
happen, or maybe your flightgets delayed.
Heidi (10:46):
I always have nightmares that that happens to me.
Emily (10:49):
Right? Or maybe you just walk in feeling completely
overwhelmed, but if that firstday is already planned, you are
covered.
Heidi (10:57):
So from your couch, create or update slides for your
first day back, gather copies orlinks for the day's activities.
Make notes for subs in case ofillness, or, you know, if you do
get stuck in an airport, like Ialways fear.
Emily (11:11):
And then, while you're at it, you probably want to update
your sub binder, because winterillnesses are definitely going
to hit at some point, even ifit's not the first day back.
Heidi (11:19):
Oh, seriously, it's not an if. This is a when.
Emily (11:22):
Yeah, so doing this now is just being smart.
Heidi (11:25):
Now it's December, so think of this as giving yourself
a gift. You are going to walk inthat first day and take a deep
breath and know that you'realready ready.
Emily (11:35):
Such a good feeling, too. Okay, so that's content. Now
let's talk about community. Thisis all about reconnecting with
your students and helping themreconnect with each other.
Heidi (11:45):
And the best way to reconnect when students come
back is with a warm welcome.Greet them individually at the
door, if you can. Show them thatyou are happy to see them after
such a long break.
Emily (11:55):
Some of those kids are going to be thrilled to be back,
and others will be draggingtheir feet. So just hold space
like Elphaba and Glinda. Holdspace for both emotions. It's
okay that not everyone isexcited.
Heidi (12:09):
And to make that transition a little easier, you
might want to plan a specialmorning meeting greeting or an
activity. Maybe you do yourclass cheer or a secret
handshake, or maybe it's a whatI love about winter share. Just
think of something that feelswelcoming but not so forced.
Emily (12:25):
And then from your couch, you can draft a short welcome
back email or message to postfor families. Let them know
you're excited to see their kidsand what to expect the first
week. Doesn't have to beanything fancy.
Heidi (12:38):
We also want to make time to help students reconnect with
each other. Winter Break islong, and kids need time to
rebond as a class. You couldhave them share favorite
memories from the first half ofthe school year.
Emily (12:49):
Or they can talk about what they're looking forward to
in the next few months. Keep thefocus on experiences, not on the
gifts that they received.
Heidi (12:58):
Oh, definitely, because that can get awkward real fast.
Emily (13:01):
Yeah. Another powerful community building activity is
to host a short class meeting tosolve a common problem, like if
there's been a lot of conflictat recess, or if students have
gotten sloppy with managingtheir materials.
Heidi (13:15):
When you invite students to brainstorm their own
solutions, they are way moreinvested in the outcome. It
helps the class feel like theyare all on the same team,
working for the same goal.
Emily (13:25):
So one of my favorite January activities is goal
setting. January is the perfecttime for students to reflect on
how much they've grown sinceschool started, and also think
ahead to what they want toachieve by the end of the year.
Heidi (13:37):
And we do have a free goal setting resource if you
want to try this, it includeswriting pages with prompts for
each grade level. You have yourstudents reflect on their
growth, set a goal and then planthe steps to reach that goal.
Emily (13:49):
And there's a link to that freebie in the show notes.
And if you saved any work fromthe beginning of the year, pull
it out in January so studentscan compare it to their current
work. You're always amazed athow much they've improved in
just a few months, likegenuinely shocked.
Heidi (14:05):
Okay, so from your couch, you can plan all of these
community building activities.Just think about what your class
needs most, reconnection,problem solving, goal setting.
Just choose one or two of thoseto focus on.
Emily (14:17):
And here's something we talked about in episode 233,
plan a student engagement hook.This is one fun, low prep
activity that makes the firstweek back feel special.
Heidi (14:29):
So the idea is to give kids a sense of a new beginning.
Coming back from break can feellike such a letdown. All of the
holiday sparkle is over, and nowit's just regular school in the
middle of winter, but if youhave got something engaging
planned, it totally shifts thatenergy.
Emily (14:46):
And just keep it simple. The key here, really is low prep
for you, high interest for them,so think of a little spark of
fun. It doesn't have to befireworks.
Heidi (14:56):
And really you can keep this simple. It could be a class
challenge, making a time capsuleor a vision board, just anything
that feels fresh and different.
Emily (15:05):
And if it's something that makes you excited to come
back too, even better. Lean intowhat you enjoy about teaching,
because crawling out of yourcozy bed in January is so hard
without dreading what's waitingfor you.
Heidi (15:18):
Oh, for real. And that sets us up for the last C of our
January launch plan, which isfor comfort. This is where we
focus on making the transitiongentle for both you and your
students.
Emily (15:29):
January is like the world's worst cold plunge. So
dark, it's freezing, your roomis full of coughing kids, and
you are supposed to just jumpback into the chaos like you
haven't been living in pajamasfor two weeks.
Heidi (15:45):
I hate it so much. So let's plan for comfort instead.
Let's create a soft landing.From your couch, think about
your personal comfort first.What would make that first
morning back easier?
Emily (16:00):
A good place to start is with picking your first day
outfit now, like really,seriously right now, that will
be one less decision to makewhen you're half asleep.
Heidi (16:10):
And while you're at it, plan a breakfast that you are
excited to eat, something youcan grab and go, but that will
still give you energy to keepgoing till lunchtime.
Emily (16:18):
And a great TV task is making or updating your morning
energizer playlist. Having musicthat makes you feel good can
shift your whole mood.
Heidi (16:26):
Or, you know, your podcast playlist.
Emily (16:28):
Yes.
Heidi (16:29):
But really, don't underestimate how much of a
difference that music can make,and if it's at all possible,
schedule, easy review basedlessons for that first week. You
don't have to come back firingon all cylinders with brand new
content. Give yourselfpermission to ease into the
rhythm if there's any way tomake that happen.
Emily (16:46):
For your classroom comfort, you can plan a cozy
read aloud, something warm andengaging, and think about brain
breaks that you might want touse. Maybe create a class reset
ritual, something you dotogether on that first day that
signals a fresh start.
Heidi (17:02):
You could also tweak your seating chart or your group
arrangements. If you have beenmeaning to make changes. January
is a natural time to do it. Usesticky notes to play around with
your arrangements.
Emily (17:13):
Or you could grab our digital seating arrangement
tool. It walks you step by stepthrough the whole process of
using your seating chartstrategically, and it is super
easy to do from the couch.
Heidi (17:25):
And don't forget my favorite TV task, online
shopping. Order supplies torestock your desk or cupboard.
Think snacks, emergency lunches,tissues, hand sanitizer,
whatever you know you're goingto need in the next few weeks.
Emily (17:40):
And snacks. Yes, snacks. Don't forget the snacks. Walking
in and knowing you're stocked upon protein bars and chocolate is
like getting a care package frompast you.
Heidi (17:51):
And since it's the new year, you could also refresh
your planner with something new.Sometimes just having a fresh
notebook or planning stickersmakes everything feel more
manageable.
Emily (18:02):
Oh, there's nothing like the power of a new planner.
Heidi (18:05):
Oh, seriously.
Emily (18:06):
And don't forget to restock or repack your teacher
bag. Even if it's just making adigital checklist of what needs
to go in there, that's helpfultoo. Better than frantically
packing at 6am on that first dayback and you can't remember what
you need to put in there.
Heidi (18:20):
Oh, yeah, you don't want that. So think about what you
can do to make that transitionback into teacher mode a little
softer. One idea is to sendyourself an email and schedule
it to arrive on your first dayback. Just a little pep talk to
make that first day back alittle easier.
Emily (18:35):
It's like writing letters to yourself like dear Evan
Hansen. Those little touches domake a difference, though, and
comfort is your buffer betweenthe lovely holiday rest and the
grind of the school rhythm. It'sabout being gentle with yourself
at a time that can feel reallychallenging.
Heidi (18:54):
Okay, let's take a breath. We have covered a lot,
but if you have thought aboutyour content, your community and
your comfort. You've doneeverything you need for a smooth
January launch.
Emily (19:05):
And most of these tasks really are perfect for doing
from your couch. You can get alittle bit of planning done now
or even during break, if that'swhen you get to it, and then
that means you can walk backinto your classroom feeling
ready instead of frantic.
Heidi (19:18):
The goal is not to work through your winter break. The
goal is to have just enoughready that you can actually
relax during the winter breakwithout that nagging guilt in
the back of your mind.
Emily (19:29):
Okay, grab your blanket, pick your favorite movie, and do
just enough prep to make Januaryfeel like a gentle start instead
of a cold plunge.
Heidi (19:38):
And if you want help organizing all of this, we have
resources that can guide youthrough the process. Everything
is linked in the show notes.
Emily (19:45):
And we'd love to hear about your January prep couch
tasks. That's a long one. Comejoin the conversation in our
Teacher Approved Facebook group.
Now for our Teacher Approved Tipof the Week, where we share an
actionable tip to help youelevate what matters and
simplify the rest. This week'steacher approved tip is make
your inside recess plan now.Tell us about it, Heidi.
Heidi (20:07):
to help you in a few weeks, not just in January, with
winter here inside recess isdefinitely in your near future,
if it has not already arrived.And if you're anything like me,
the words inside recess make youwant to hide in the supply
closet. But it doesn't have tobe crazy. The key is having a
plan before inside recesshappens.
Emily (20:28):
Right, because once it's raining and snowing and you've
got these antsy kids staring atyou, it's too late to figure out
a system. So while you're onyour couch and you have some
thinking time, you can create asimple structure that you can
use every single time that theweather does not cooperate.
Heidi (20:45):
Or if you live in Utah, the air is too polluted to go
outside.
Emily (20:49):
Yes.
Heidi (20:50):
So start by deciding what your inside recess rules are
going to be. What can studentsdo, what spaces can they use,
what materials are available?And make these rules really
clear and really specific. Thinkabout what supplies you're
willing to have out duringinside recess. Maybe you like
board games, cards, drawingsupplies, Legos, books, whatever
you're comfortable managing.
Emily (21:11):
You could create a rotation system if you want. And
I love this idea. So maybe formorning recess it's board games,
and at lunch recess it'sbuilding challenges. And then
for afternoon recess, it's brainbreak videos. That way you're
not managing everything going onall at once.
Heidi (21:27):
With my students, I like to set up zones in my classroom,
so maybe, like the back table atgames, when students were at
their desks, they could draw aread, and then the carpet was
for building. This helps containthe chaos, because students know
exactly where each activity ishappening.
Emily (21:42):
And then make a visual or a list that you can post when
inside recess happens. Studentsshould be able to look at it and
know exactly what their optionsare without having to ask you 17
questions every recess.
Heidi (21:54):
Yeah, you don't need that. But here is a pro tip,
have a specific routine for howinside recess starts. Like maybe
have students return to theirdesks, you review the rules, and
then they make their choice.Having that structure at the
beginning prevents the mad rushand the arguing over materials.
Ugh, just had flashbacks. Yeah,you don't want that. When
(22:17):
everyone knows the system, itstays calmer.
Emily (22:20):
From your couch right now, you can make a list of
acceptable inside recessactivities and just jot down
your rules. You can even createa simple slide or poster that
you'll display when insiderecess happens, and then the
first time you have insiderecess, you'll teach this system
explicitly.
Heidi (22:35):
You can use the tell try tally method here too, if that's
helpful. Walk students throughthe expectations, let them
practice and give feedback.
Emily (22:43):
After the first time inside recess becomes so much
easier because everyone knowsthe routine and you're not left
scrambling every time theweather's bad.
Heidi (22:51):
So on your couch task list, add inside recess plan.
And if you want lots moresuggestions for inside recess,
go back and check out episode46. It is one of our most
popular episodes for a reason.
To wrap up the show, we'resharing what we're giving extra
credit to this week. Emily,let's get your extra credit?
Emily (23:08):
I'm giving extra credit to Rothy's clogs. So I have worn
Birkenstocks for several years,and they're fine. I like them,
but I had heard so many peopleraving about Rothy's that I just
had to try them when they wereon sale. And I'm sorry to say
that they totally live up to thehype. It's better arch support
(23:30):
than Birkenstocks, and they'rewashable. You, that's a big
issue with Birkenstocks, theycannot be washed. The sad thing
is now I wish I had one of thecozy lined pairs for inside
during the winter, and they areexpensive, so it's kind of a
bummer that I love them so much.
Heidi (23:45):
Oh, shoot. Well, you have to keep your eye on sales. I bet
they have something good comingup. You know, holidays and
stuff.
Emily (23:50):
Yes. What are you giving extra credit to Heidi?
Heidi (23:53):
My extra credit goes to the Spin to Survive book series.
I bought the Deep Space Dangerbook as a Christmas present for
Emily son, and it's so cute. Thepremise is, as part of a
pioneering mission to Mars,you've earned your place as one
of Earth's greatest explorers.Now become its most tenacious
hero as you fight for your lifeand the lives of your crew, when
(24:15):
your spaceship meets withcatastrophe. All systems are
down, your crew mates are gone,and you're millions of miles
from help. So this is kind oflike a Choose Your Own Adventure
book, but it's got beautifulillustrations, and the fun
factor is a built in spinner. Soon each page, you read the
story, and then you decide whatto do, and use the spinner to
determine if you were lucky ornot.
Emily (24:36):
Oh.
Heidi (24:36):
There are lots of adventures and mishaps along the
way, and I think he's gonna loveit.
Emily (24:37):
Oh, he's totally gonna love it. That's a great idea.
Heidi (24:42):
And they have some really fun titles. I liked the pirate
one, but I do know he's a spaceboy, so we'll go with that one
for him.
That is it for today's episode.Start your January plan with the
3 Cs. Think about your content,think about your community, and
think about your comfort. YourJanuary self is going to thank
(25:02):
you for taking care of her.
Emily (25:04):
Until next time, happy couch planning.
Heidi (25:08):
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Teacher Approved. I'm
Heidi.
Emily (25:12):
And I'm Emily. Thank you for listening. Be sure to follow
or subscribe in your podcast appso that you never miss an
episode.
Heidi (25:19):
You can connect with us and other teachers in the
Teacher Approved Facebook group.We'll see you here next week.
Bye for now.
Emily (25:25):
Bye.
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