The Home Stretch – How to Keep Teaching Meaningful When Everyone’s Checked Out

The Shake Up Learning Show with Kasey Bell

#224: The final stretch of the school year can be tough—students are restless, checked out, and counting down to summer. And honestly? Teachers are feeling it, too! But learning doesn’t have to grind to a halt. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, low-lift strategies to keep students engaged without exhausting yourself. Plus, I’ll show you how AI can help refresh lessons, personalize engagement, and take some of the pressure off your plate. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Why students (and teachers!) struggle with motivation in the final months ✔ Simple, high-impact strategies to make lessons meaningful—even when energy is low ✔ How AI can generate quick, engaging activities to refresh your instruction ✔ Classroom management hacks to keep students focused without power struggles 💡 Need more help? Get AI-powered classroom ideas inside the AI Prompts for Classroom Management Cheat Sheet https://member.shakeuplearning.com/ai-for-classroom-management This episode is sponsored by EVERFI. 🎟️ Join the ALL ACCESS Membership: https://member.shakeuplearning.com/ 🛍️ Shop Our Store https://member.shakeuplearning.com/store ➡️ Get FREE FinEd Lessons: https:everfi.com/shake Access the full show notes and blog post here Visit Shake Up Learning on YouTube