10 Links to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Thanks to this resource roundup, your classroom is about to be oh-so delightful — whether the weather outside is frightful or not. 

Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season is here, and that probably means you’re already getting pulled in a million different directions. Let this list of helpful resources serve as a magical little breather in the midst of the seasonal chaos. So grab some slippers and a cup of cocoa and enjoy!

1. Hey, math teachers! Catch these 26 snappy answers to that dreaded question: “When are we ever going to use math in real life?”
2. Even the Grinch would enjoy these 12 ideas for classroom holiday activities. 
3. Head, shoulders, knees, and … brain? Read up on how seeing and using gestures makes ideas more memorable.
4. We get it. It can be hard to focus when winter break is just around the corner, but these 10 tips will help make those last few weeks fly by.
5. If you’ve had a long day, listen to this playlist specifically curated to help teachers de-stress.
6. What can be done about teacher turnover? Some food for thought.
7. Can you relate to any of these 20 reasons why teachers love teaching?
8. Put a seasonal twist on science with snowman chemistry.
9. Teaching literature? You need this list of Ted Ed Talks for the English classroom.
10. ‘Tis the season for the flu. Here are some tips for managing absent students’ work.

The holidays are near, Arizona educators! Keep calm and get your teaching on.