Episode 340: Spring Break Survival, Student Burnout, and What to Do When They’ve Given Up

This week on Sunday Night Teacher Talk, CJ talks about that awkward week right before spring break, how to keep class fun without losing structure, and why student behavior often spikes before a break. He also answers questions on exhaustion, long commutes, entitled students, test prep classes, building trust with new admin, reaching discouraged students, and how to start getting your school ready to bring in a speaker.Chapters0:00 Spring break is close… now what do you do with this week?3:05 Keeping class light, structured, and meaningful before break6:45 Short projects that work before spring break10:02 Ruth’s question: extreme commute, exhaustion, and what rest really looks like17:08 Logan’s question: handling a parent who thinks you have a grudge26:02 David’s question: what to do with students after testing hours are complete34:22 Linda’s question: building a positive relationship with a new principal or AP42:18 David’s question: helping a student who has mentally checked out of school54:15 Spring break encouragement and mentoring reminder56:10 Build Your Class Off: sanding and finishing student-built benches59:25 Advice for a freshman studying math education1:03:25 How to bring CJ to your school to speak1:07:05 Final encouragement: don’t wait for school culture to change by itself_____________________________________________________🎥 What is Sunday Night Teacher Talk?Every Sunday at 4:00 PM Eastern, we go live for a teacher Q&A. Think of it as your weekly prep session with a community of educators who want to start the week strong. Whether you’ve got questions about classroom management, lesson planning, or just need encouragement, this is your space.👉 Join us live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRGA_FqyigEPmh5U37Yn7fA/joinOur mission: to help all educators become the teachers they are called to be. Sundays can feel overwhelming—let’s prepare together.✉️ FREE Weekly Teaching TipsStay updated & get exclusive strategies in my newsletter 👉https://teach-your-class-off-27476.myflodesk.com/newsletter📘 Best-Selling Resources for Teachers– Daily Classroom Management Blueprint– Teacher-Student Relationship Blueprint– Lesson Planning Workshop📕 My BookTeach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teachinghttps://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Class-Off-Teaching/dp/195160010X/🗣️ Speaking EngagementsWant me to speak at your school or organization?https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BZPBCplYTcvO8-MHm-GcCXjRcMPcGhrI?usp=drive_link🎙️ Podcast → Teach Your Class Off Radio– iTunes– Spotify📱 Connect With Me– Instagram: @teachyourclassoffofficial– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachyourclassoff– Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NpRYTfWn/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-reynolds/– Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/realrapwithreynolds📩 Business Inquiries: https://teachyourclassoff.com/contact/