Happy 4 days until Christmas break! Although you're approaching two weeks off with reckless abandon, there might be a slight fear in the back of your mind- the fear of January Amnesia. It is characterized by blank stares, cocked heads, and in extreme cases, a little drool. That's right, it's not pretty.
What are some things you can do to ward off this epidemic? Consider these activities that "anchor" learning:
-Connect the Dots- reflect on four important texts you've read this semester. Students will have these notes and connections that they can add to in spring.
-Review terms from your visual dictionary- turn them into a game for easy, pre-break engagement. Read through some of our favorite games here.
-Ink Think major concepts or characters to make learning visible.-Have students create anchor charts for key strategies learned.
-Get pages and brains turning with an interactive notebook scavenger hunt.Drink plenty of water, get lots of rest, and know that you've done what you can to prevent that post-break blank stare.
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