Episode 35: Long Time, No Break

I need a break! As teachers, we say this to ourselves quite often, but we really mean it in months like March and October where there is not a day off in sight.

March is, arguably, the worst month for teachers (though October certainly puts up a good fight for itself). We’ve been teaching the same students for eight months, high-stakes exams may be approaching, everyone is tired, and somehow we have a 31-day month WITH NO HOLIDAYS?!?! No wonder the memes and gifs of bedraggled-looking teachers clinging desperately to their mugs of coffee are flying this time of year. If you relate, you are not alone! In this episode of the podcast, we’re helping a teacher who isn’t sure she can make it to Spring Break by sharing some of our favorite mindset, curriculum, classroom management, and self-care strategies. We all love to complain about this time of year, but we’re offering some practical tips to help you when I need a break! is something you go to sleep and wake up thinking.

In this episode, we also mentioned our 20-minute block strategy. Check out this YouTube video (all cued up and ready to go) to learn more about it.