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The return to school after <\/span>winter break<\/span><\/a> can be challenging. It\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed when students forget classroom routines and your well-planned lessons don\u2019t seem to be landing. You may find yourself struggling to <\/span>maintain order<\/span><\/a>, battling constant interruptions, and feeling physically and emotionally drained at the end of the day. These are all signs that you need a classroom management reset. We\u2019ll show you how to make it happen so you can get your art teacher energy back and tackle the second semester with vigor!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Identify nine signs that you need a classroom management reset and gain simple ways to bounce back!<\/b><\/h2>\n

This is the time of the year when days are shorter and the winter blues reign supreme. Even your best class will have a bad day and may be feeling down too. While it is important not to overreact to a problem, some situations are unsustainable and call for a <\/span>reset<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Students have the \u201cwinter break brain drain.\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

Students often forget classroom rules and <\/span>routines<\/span><\/a> after an extended break. They may struggle with simple things like lining up or turning in assignments the right way. Remember, we all forget how to do something if we aren\u2019t doing it regularly. Spend time explicitly re-teaching routines. Since this is a refresher, feel free to make it more humorous! Then, give students opportunities to practice meeting your expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Students mistakenly believe they know it all and don\u2019t need to listen.<\/b><\/h3>\n

On the other hand, when students return from break and see the familiar art room, sometimes the sense of stability and predictability you worked hard to cultivate can create a bit of overconfidence. Students aren\u2019t aware of how much they still have to learn. They tune out because they believe they have \u201cbeen there and done that.\u201d They may engage in <\/span>off-task behavior<\/span><\/a>, interrupt lessons, or fail to follow directions because they assume they already know what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep students on their toes and shake things up with novel experiences<\/a>. Teach students about a new medium or an artist who used a familiar material in an unexpected way<\/a>. Students will automatically pay attention because everything is fresh!<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. You struggle with your job because students aren\u2019t doing theirs.<\/b><\/h3>\n

You\u2019re exhausted from doing your job\u2026 and your students\u2019 jobs. They aren\u2019t <\/span>cleaning up<\/span><\/a> after themselves. Work is submitted incomplete. <\/span>No-name work<\/span><\/a> leaves you playing detective. Students are tardy more than they\u2019re on time. Then, they go to the bathroom to avoid work. Every time you turn around, they are slowly moving their desk closer to the door so they can escape class. <\/span><\/p>\n

While any one of those would be manageable in isolation, if the cumulative weight of all of these minor problems is too much for you to bear, then it is time for a reset. Scale back your assignments, mediums, and requirements so you can redirect your energy and attention to reteaching and practicing foundational expectations<\/a>. Keep it lighthearted so everyone is motivated to push forward. Not only does this provide you with a bit of a break, but it creates space for students to step back up in responsibility and independence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Your throat is sore or you\u2019re losing your voice.<\/b><\/h3>\n

You may have a common cold\u2014or you may be trying to talk over your loud students. Constantly yelling is not only ineffective for your classroom management, but it also damages your vocal cords and amplifies a stressful, chaotic environment. Yelling signals that you\u2019ve lost control and can set a negative tone for learning.<\/p>\n

Here are some easy strategies to maintain a healthy volume in your art room:<\/strong><\/p>\n