30 Hilarious and Inspiring Winter Break Memes for Teachers

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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.

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I’ll take the dark chocolate too.

2. Embrace the caffeine.

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Sometimes it’s the only way to power through.

3. The drink of your choice will be waiting for you.

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And a gift from parents is always welcome!

4. No possibility of taking a day off.

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Break cannot come soon enough.

5. Honestly, my brain is already checked out.

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We can make it through.

6. What stage are you in?

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I’m feeling no. 5 today.

7. Straight to the naughty list …

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I’m calling Santa.

8. Hang in there!

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Break is in sight, even when it feels like you still have miles to go.

9. Countdowns help.

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Your students will likely join you in the fun!

10. Stock up on the necessary supplies.

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You’re going to need them.

11. Take it one day at a time.

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A good rule for life and for teaching too.

12. Don’t be surprised if you’re tempted by the dark side.

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Craftivities can have their place.

13. Keep your priorities straight.

Lesson planning can wait
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Carbs, sweet carbs!

14. Remember, changing lives doesn’t come easy.

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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!

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Teachers make EVERYTHING happen. Never forget it.

16. Try to be patient.

It's not fair
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We know, we know. It’s not fair!

17. And keep in mind, this too shall pass.

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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!

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Well, it’s the thought that counts, right?

19. Especially the most meaningful kind.

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We wish more people knew this.

20. So start the countdown …

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TGIF, but for real.

21. And finish strong.

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You definitely want to make it home in one piece.

22. Then rest, relax, and have a wonderful winter break!

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Because you deserve it!

23. The days are long, but you can make it!

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Waiving the white flag.

24. Can I be all of them at the same time?

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I’m all about the cookies and a movie.

25. It’s a juggling act.

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Let’s be honest, we’re all checked out.

26. Don’t even tell me.

How many days before I go back? Winter break meme
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I don’t want to know, TBH.

27. No, thank you!

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That stack of papers can stay right where it is.

28. OOO until further notice.

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Please hesitate!

29. How many did you get?

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BINGO for me!

30. ’Twas the week before winter break …

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Insanely accurate.

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How many more days of school until winter break? I bet you can tell us the EXACT answer, and these winter break memes for teachers will help.