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Post-Winter Break Expectations Reset – Episode 14

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You can't teach the child without teaching the WHOLE child! Welcome to Kindergarten Cafe, LLC - your home for teaching ideas, activities, and strategies to support you in teaching the whole child! I am Zeba McGibbon and I love creating resources for teachers and sharing my teaching experience with others. Kindergarten Cafe is aimed for kindergarten, but teachers of Preschool-Second grade can find resources here for their students! I love to connect with other teachers so please reach out and say hello!

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Episode Summary

In this episode, we discuss the importance of refreshing expectations after the winter break. As teachers, we shouldn’t assume that everything will be fine when students return to school, so it’s crucial to proactively remind them about the classroom expectations to avoid behavior problems. I suggest starting the first day back by reviewing and reinforcing the expectations and routines. This can be done through engaging games or activities that visually and verbally remind students about the class promises. Additionally, it’s beneficial to give students the opportunity to share about their vacation experiences before diving into academic areas.

In this episode I share:

  • Setting expectations for the return from vacation
  • Reinforcing class promises and routines
  • Focusing on routines and expectations in academic areas

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