Start 2025 Strong with Classroom Resources and Routines from Pear Deck and EduProtocols

After a long break, reestablishing classroom routines is essential for creating a structured and engaging learning environment. Whether you’re resetting expectations or helping students ease back into their groove, Pear Deck and EduProtocols offer a winning combination. With ready-to-use templates and interactive features, you can establish effective and enjoyable routines.

Start the semester strong with EduProtocols Pear Decks

“After a break, getting back into classroom routines is simple with Pear Deck and EduProtocols. The familiar structures help students re-engage quickly, while Pear Deck’s interactive features make the transition fun and seamless. It’s the perfect blend of structure and creativity.”           -Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern from EduProtocols

EduProtocols Decks are designed to build community, spark creativity, and encourage active learning. These three routines are perfect for resetting classroom norms while keeping students engaged:

• Frayer a classmate: Use the Frayer Model (a graphic organizer typically used for vocabulary learning) to help students get to know each other better. This activity fosters classroom culture, builds relationships, and supports students’ social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Things that rock: In this activity, students place themselves along a “like/dislike” continuum for topics such as homework, music, or holidays. It’s a great way to help students form connections and for teachers to learn more about their classes.
• Sketch and tell: Using templates like “All About Me Selfie” or “Draw Your Story,” students can introduce themselves in a fun, creative way. This routine integrates visual learning and storytelling to deepen connections and set a positive tone for the semester.

Build community with Instant Pear Decks

In addition to ready-made EduProtocols, Pear Deck’s Instant Pear Decks allow teachers to create unique, AI-generated lessons around community-building topics. Try these prompts to get students reconnecting and participating:

• “Create a lesson where students write a short narrative paragraph about a fun memory from their winter break or first semester of school.”
• “Create a lesson where students brainstorm goals they want to accomplish by the end of the year.”
• “Work as a class to create a high school bucket list of things to achieve before graduation.”

These prompts are ideal for fostering collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging as students settle back into classroom life.

Start the new year with Pear Deck

Reestablishing classroom routines doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With Pear Deck, you can create an engaging, structured environment where students thrive — whether you’re resetting norms, building community, or supporting foundational learning.

Ready to dive in? Discover these engaging lesson resources and more with Pear Deck.

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