How many more days of school do you have left until winter break? I bet you can tell us the EXACT answer down to the minute, and we don’t blame you. Teaching in December can be a slog, or a frenzy … a frenzied slog? We’ll go with it. To help get you through to your much-deserved break, we put together a list of some of our favorite winter break memes. Enjoy!
1. It’s the bottle of wine for me.
![Teacher 12 Days of Christmas Teacher 12 Days of Christmas](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Teacher-12-Days-of-Christmas-800x800.png)
I’ll take the dark chocolate too.
2. Embrace the caffeine.
![likelihood-of-surviving-on-takeout-and-caffeine likelihood-of-surviving-on-takeout-and-caffeine](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Likelihood-of-surviving-on-takeout-and-caffeine.png)
Sometimes it’s the only way to power through.
3. The drink of your choice will be waiting for you.
![Parents Wine for Christmas Parents Wine for Christmas](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/parents-wine-800x704.jpg)
And a gift from parents is always welcome!
4. No possibility of taking a day off.
![Looking for a Sub Meme Looking for a Sub Meme](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/looking-for-a-sub-800x688.jpg)
Break cannot come soon enough.
5. Honestly, my brain is already checked out.
![What I Say to My Students Winter Break Meme What I Say to My Students Winter Break Meme](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/what-i-say-to-students-800x704.jpg)
We can make it through.
6. What stage are you in?
![stages of teaching the week before winter break Emotions of teaching before winter break](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/stages-of-teaching-the-week-before-winter-break.png)
I’m feeling no. 5 today.
7. Straight to the naughty list …
![Copy machine naughty list Copy machine naughty list](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-machine-naughty-list-800x800.png)
I’m calling Santa.
8. Hang in there!
![Hang in there! hang in there winter break meme](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Hang-in-there.png)
Break is in sight, even when it feels like you still have miles to go.
9. Countdowns help.
![countdown countdown to winter break](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Countdown-800x800.png)
Your students will likely join you in the fun!
10. Stock up on the necessary supplies.
![December-Survival-Kit-for-Teachers-768×768](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/December-Survival-Kit-for-Teachers-768x768-1.png)
You’re going to need them.
11. Take it one day at a time.
![make-it-count](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Make-It-Count.png)
A good rule for life and for teaching too.
12. Don’t be surprised if you’re tempted by the dark side.
![kermit the frog](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Me_-Im-glad-I-arrived-early-to-school-today-so-I-can-plan-a-week-full-of-meaningful-lessons.Dark-me_-Lets-do-Christmas-craftivities-all-week-long.-768x768.png)
Craftivities can have their place.
13. Keep your priorities straight.
![Lesson planning can wait Lesson planning can wait](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Lesson-Planning-Can-Wait.jpg)
Carbs, sweet carbs!
14. Remember, changing lives doesn’t come easy.
![teaching-isnt-8-5 teaching-isnt-8-5](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching-Isnt-8-5.png)
Or with perfect hours. But most of us do get paid time off during the holidays, which is a nice perk.
15. And forget about Santa—you’re the real dream makers!
![dream-maker](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Dream-Maker-1024x1024.png)
Teachers make EVERYTHING happen. Never forget it.
16. Try to be patient.
![It’s not fair It's not fair](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Its-not-fair.jpg)
We know, we know. It’s not fair!
17. And keep in mind, this too shall pass.
![teaching-in-december-got-me-like teaching-in-december-got-me-like](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching-in-December-got-me-like...-768x768.png)
These kids won’t be hyped up on sugar and holiday craziness ALL year long.
18. Maybe you’ll bring home a basket full of gifts!
![Just a teacher brining home her holiday gifts Just a teacher brining home her holiday gifts](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Teaching-in-December-got-me-like...-1-768x768.png)
Well, it’s the thought that counts, right?
19. Especially the most meaningful kind.
![Write a Thank You Note Write a Thank You Note](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/when-your-kids-are-writing-to-santa-have-them-write-a-thank-you-note-to-their-teachers-too.-it-really-is-the-gift-they-will-treasure-the-most.-768x768.png)
We wish more people knew this.
20. So start the countdown …
![Fridays are magic Fridays are magic](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Fridays-Are-magic.png)
TGIF, but for real.
21. And finish strong.
![Teachers leaving the building on the last day before winter break. (1) winter break memes](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-leaving-the-building-on-the-last-day-before-winter-break.-1.png)
You definitely want to make it home in one piece.
22. Then rest, relax, and have a wonderful winter break!
![Home for the holidays winter break memes](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/Add-subheHomading.png)
Because you deserve it!
23. The days are long, but you can make it!
![teaching-between-thanksgiving-winter-break teaching between thanksgiving and winter break](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/teaching-between-thanksgiving-winter-break.png)
Waiving the white flag.
24. Can I be all of them at the same time?
![which-december-teacher-are-you Which December teacher are you?](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/which-december-teacher-are-you-800x800.png)
I’m all about the cookies and a movie.
25. It’s a juggling act.
![keep-student-on-task-before-winter-break keep students on task before winter break meme](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/keep-student-on-task-before-winter-break-800x800.png)
Let’s be honest, we’re all checked out.
26. Don’t even tell me.
![how-many-days-left-winter-break How many days before I go back? Winter break meme](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/how-many-days-left-winter-break-800x800.png)
I don’t want to know, TBH.
27. No, thank you!
![papers-home-winter-break stack of papers home over winter breaj](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/papers-home-winter-break-800x800.png)
That stack of papers can stay right where it is.
28. OOO until further notice.
![out-of-office-winter-break Teachers winter break out of office message](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/out-of-office-winter-break-800x800.png)
Please hesitate!
29. How many did you get?
![winter-break-bingo winter break bingo](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/winter-break-bingo-800x800.png)
BINGO for me!
30. ’Twas the week before winter break …
![twas-the-week-before-winter-break 'twas the week before winter break](https://www.weareteachers.com/wp-content/uploads/twas-the-week-before-winter-break-800x1000.png)
Insanely accurate.
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