This is the time of year things start to fall apart 😅
Apr 14, 2026 12:01 pm
Hey there,
We’re officially in that weird stretch of the year…
You know what I mean:
Students are more distracted
Routines start slipping
And suddenly… everything takes twice as long
(Just me? 😅)
So instead of fighting it, I’ve been leaning into something simple:
Short, focused review + instant feedback
Nothing long. Nothing complicated.
Just:
✔ quick practice
✔ clear goal
✔ immediate “I got it / I didn’t”
Because right now, attention spans are… not at their peak.
One small tweak that really helps:
👉 Keep review chunks under 15 minutes
👉 Use self-checking whenever possible
It keeps students engaged and saves you from correcting everything.
And if you’re starting to feel the end-of-year chaos creeping in…
I’ve put together some ready-to-go review bundles by grade level (you’ll find them just below 👇)
They’re all:
✔ no prep
✔ self-checking
✔ designed to keep students focused till the last day
We’re almost there.
Let’s just make these last weeks as smooth as possible 😉
Talk soon,
Enrica
P.S. If you have a colleague already in “survival mode,” feel free to forward this — they’ll appreciate it 😄
Talk soon,
Enrica
Stay connected 👇