Day: January 1, 2026

January always feels a little different in the classroom. The holidays are over, routines feel shaky, students are tired, and teachers are often running on fumes. But January also brings something powerful: a chance to reset — without the pressure of “new year, new everything.” Over the years, I’ve learned that a successful January reset is not about doing more. It’s about simplifying, tightening routines, and choosing what actually supports students (and teachers) during a long winter stretch. Here are a few practical, low-prep ways I reset my classroom each January — especially when supporting bilingual classrooms or multiple learning spaces. 1. Reset the Space (Without Rearranging Everything) You do not need a full classroom makeover. Instead, I focus on: Clearing out materials we no longer use Refreshing one or two high-traffic centres Swapping in winter-friendly, calming visuals A small visual reset can make the room feel new without overwhelming…