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The weeks after winter break can feel like you have a whole new classroom. Students return with disrupted sleep schedules, a little extra energy, and not much memory of your carefully built routines. You’re still trying to remember what day it is, and now you’re expected to jump back into instruction like nothing happened.
This is exactly when resetting your routines matters most.
Resetting doesn’t mean starting over. You don’t need to reintroduce every single system from day one. But it does mean being intentional about what needs a refresh and what just needs a little reinforcement to rebuild that consistency to support both your instruction and your students’ confidence.
Before adding new tools or systems, pause and look at what needs a reset. Maybe your centers lost their structure, or your small group time became less productive. Boom can help!
If you want to reset routines without adding more to your plate, Boom can help you bring some structure back into your day. Students already know how to use Boom, so you don’t have to teach a new platform. Use Boom for morning work, centers, or independent practice, and help reestablish expectations and give yourself some space to get back on track and grab a quick caffeine boost.
The best part is that Boom covers all subjects. From phonics review, math fluency, or comprehension. And because Boom tracks progress automatically, there is no grading or take-home work for you! That’s a huge win when routines feel shaky, and you’re trying to meet everyone’s needs without losing momentum.
If behavior started to slide before break, you can also use Boom Cards to practice procedures in a calm, structured way. Simple decks focused on following directions, sequencing, or matching tasks give students a chance to re-engage with expectations without turning everything into a lecture that they will tune out anyway.
Resetting doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re adjusting to what your students need right now. By using tools that support independence and structure, you can rebuild your routines with purpose instead of pressure.
Start small. Pick one part of your day where you want more calm, more consistency, or more focus. You don’t need a new system. You need tools that fit the ones you already have. Boom gives you the structure, flexibility, and feedback to reset with intention and start the second half of the year stronger.
Looking for ready-to-use decks that support your routines? Browse our Library to find classroom-tested resources for literacy, math, and more.
