As we reach the end of another busy term, we want to take a moment to celebrate and appreciate all the amazing teachers out there. Whether you’ve spent the last few weeks directing Christmas plays, organising festive activities, or simply keeping your students engaged in the countdown to Christmas, you’ve made it—and that’s no small feat.
Congratulations on Making It Through a Tough Term
This term is one of the most magical but also the most challenging of the year. It’s packed with joy—Christmas songs, party games, festive films—but it’s also exhausting. By now, many of you will have hit “teacher tired.”
Balancing teaching with the whirlwind of Christmas events, adjusting routines, and managing students who are either full of excitement, struggling with the season, or just plain worn out, is no easy task.
Teachers often give everything they’ve got right up until the final day. So if you’re feeling a little (or a lot) drained, know that it’s completely normal—and you’ve earned every moment of the break ahead.
A Time to Recharge
This year, there’s a generous stretch of time between New Year’s Day and the start of term, giving you the perfect opportunity to hit reset. After the celebrations with friends and family, this downtime is a chance to:
- Reflect on where you are and where you want to be.
- Set goals for the new year, whether they’re personal or professional.
- Prioritise your own wellbeing, something that’s often overlooked during term time.
Goals don’t need to be big or daunting—they can be as simple as wanting to feel more energised, to practice patience, or to avoid burnout.
Explore the 12 Days of Festive Freebies
To support you in hitting reset and starting 2024 strong, we’ve created the 12 Days of Festive Freebies with teachers in mind. These resources are designed to prioritise your wellbeing and help you set achievable goals for the new year. Whether you want to:
- Build better habits for self-care.
- Stay energised and avoid burnout.
- Approach the next term with a fresh perspective.
…you’ll find something here to help. You will also find them listed at the end of this post.
Wishing You Rest, Reflection, and Joy
As you unwind, we hope you find moments of peace and joy this Christmas season. Take this well-deserved time to rest, reflect, and recharge. From all of us, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all you do—you make an incredible difference every day.
Let’s make 2025 your best year yet!
Download all 12 Festive Freebies now:
- Staff Room Gratitude Jar
- A Guide to a Christmas Movie Night
- Teacher Christmas Colouring Pages
- Feel Good Festive Affirmations
- Gift Guide: Buying for Students & Colleagues
- Christmas Countdown Self-Care Guide
- Christmas BINGO: Theirs and Yours
- Recipe Cards
- You’ve Been Mugged
- Permission to Pause
- Digital Detox: 7-Day Challenge
- 2025 Goal-Setting Guide
