Episode 12: Finishing Strong- 5 Things To Keep Doing To End The Year Strong

It’s that time of year—state testing is over, schedules are weird, and let’s be honest… you’re tired. But the last few weeks of school still matter. In this episode of The Community Effect, I’m sharing 5 things you must keep doing to protect your classroom community, maintain your peace, and finish the year with intention (not chaos). If you’ve ever let your routines go in May and regretted it later—this one’s for you. Let’s get your energy, clarity, and momentum back—without adding more to your plate. The end of the year doesn’t have to feel chaotic or draining. In this empowering episode, I walk you through 5 powerful (and doable!) strategies to keep your structure, routines, and joy alive all the way through the last day. These five practices aren’t about perfection. They’re about intention—and they’ll help you sustain the strong classroom community you’ve worked so hard to build. Here’s what we’ll cover: 00:00 – Welcome + the myth of “coasting” after testing 04:50 – Why kids (and teachers) think the year is over after assessments 07:30 – The first thing to keep doing: Learning is still mandatory 12:05 – High expectations = high belief 17:20 – Don’t drop your routines (they’re your classroom’s nervous system) 23:15 – Celebrate everything—growth, kindness, collaboration 28:40 – Keep engagement high with projects, choice, and purpose 34:10 – Final reflection + which one will you recommit to this week? Join the 3-Day Start Strong Challenge—a live virtual training to help you plan your first two weeks of school so you can start strong and prevent chaos before it hits. I’ll walk you through how to set up your routines, build authentic relationships, and launch with purpose—not panic. Go to www.Crobinsoncoaching.com to register today! ✨ Loved this episode? Share it with a teacher friend who needs a little reminder of why they started and how much beauty there still is in this work. 💬 DM me on Instagram @crobingotkids or tag me with what you love most about teaching —I’d love to feature a few in a future episode or post! Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crobingotkids 🎧 Don’t miss what’s next: Follow The Community Effect so you never miss an episode that’s built just for you. And if this episode made you smile, leave a quick review—it truly helps more educators find our community. Don’t miss the next episode—click follow and subscribe now! Let’s connect, share your success stories with me at: [e-mail] I’d love to hear from you! Want more? You can check out my latest blog post at: https://crobinsoncoaching.com/thecommunitychronicles