A Curated Collection by Jennifer Findley

The holiday season doesn’t have to mean chaos in your classroom!

Unlock my top 4 proven strategies that will help you keep your students engaged, on task, and motivated, even when the excitement of winter break is just around the corner.

What You'll Get When You Sign Up:

MY TOP 4 STRATEGIES

These are strategies that I have personally used in multiple classrooms, ranging from 3rd grade to 7th grade (but that stint in middle school was short-lived—though it taught me a lot about keeping students engaged!). You’ll be able to use them right away to regain control of your classroom, all while making learning fun and meaningful.

28 FREE RESOURCES

I’m including some of my favorite classroom-tested resources to make it even easier for you to implement these strategies without the stress. Whether it's high-interest holiday-themed activities or behavior management tools, you'll find something that you'll be able to use right away in your classroom.

MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS

If you’re already a member of All-Access Reading and/or All-Access Math, this guide will give you exclusive easy-access links to member-only resources. This will help you embrace the excitement of your students and still make a real impact on their literacy and math skills.

Why These Strategies Work

With over a decade of experience teaching a wider range of grades, levels, and student behavior needs, I’ve learned that the weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break are some of the toughest. It’s one of the easiest times to get frazzled, overwhelmed, and stressed out from the teacher’s perspective—especially when you’re juggling quarter testing, report cards, maybe even parent-teacher conferences, and all of the school-wide activities happening. And there are ways that I can help you. That’s why I want to share these specific strategies with you that I’ve learned over the years.

When you sign up, you’re not only getting access to five of my best strategies—you’ll also get free resources that will make it easy to implement these strategies immediately. Whether it’s high-interest, holiday-themed activities or behavior management tools, you’ll find something that you can start using right away in your classroom.

In addition to the strategies, I’m providing free downloadable resources to help you bring many of these ideas to life. Plus, if you’re a member of my all-access memberships, you’ll get quick-access links to resources already available to you.

Here are just a few examples of the free resources you’ll get:

Holiday Gift Calendar

Looking for a gift idea for your students to give to their families? These ready-to-print and color calendars make a great present for the special people in your students' lives! Versatile options are included to fit your specific needs and objectives.

Seasonal Read Alouds

Capture your students' attention with festive stories that inspire and engage! Paired with free printables, these read alouds spark rich discussions and creative activities, making the season magical in your 4th and 5th grade classroom.

Seasonal Writing Prompts

Use these winter-themed prompts to keep students engaged in their writing tasks. Whether it’s defending their favorite holiday treat or imagining how they’d survive a snowstorm, these prompts align with regular writing standards but make it exciting for your students.