Canadian Teachers’ Spring Break Woes: How to Stop Overworking and Reclaim Your Time
- Chriselle Erguven
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Spring break ought to be a time for Canadian teachers to relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-earned break—but for many, it’s just another week of lesson planning, grading, and curriculum prep. Instead of unplugging, teachers often spend their time off working unreasonable overtime, struggling to get ahead before classes resume.
According to a 2024 Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF-FCE) survey, over 70% of Canadian teachers continue working through school holidays, with lesson planning and grading taking up the bulk of their time. A time-use study of Nova Scotia teachers reported that educators often worked beyond regular school hours. The result? Burnout, stress, and a never-ending cycle of overwork.
Why Canadian Teachers Overwork During Spring Break
Instead of taking a real break, educators feel pressured to stay ahead. The reasons?
Lesson Planning Overload – Many teachers spend hours creating and refining lesson plans for the next term.
Marking and Assessment Stress – With report cards looming, spring break is often filled with grading and feedback preparation.
Substitute Teachers Face Extra Challenges – Part-time and supply teachers juggle multiple schools, with limited access to school-specific lesson plans and materials.
The result? Teachers return from spring break exhausted, making it harder to start the next term with fresh energy.
How Classroom Studio Helps Teachers Work Smarter, Not Harder
With Classroom Studio, teachers can finally stop overworking during spring break and reclaim their personal time. Our time-saving digital platform streamlines lesson planning reduces prep time, and keeps everything organized—so teachers can actually enjoy their break without the guilt.
Here’s how Classroom Studio transforms teacher workloads:
Pre-Built and Customizable Lesson Plans – Save up to 5 hours per week by using ready-to-go templates instead of starting from scratch.
Smart Organization and Scheduling Tools – Keep lessons organized in one digital hub for easy access, reducing prep time by 40%.
Collaborative Teaching Features – Share lesson plans with fellow teachers, improving efficiency and reducing duplication of work.
Spring Break Should Be a Break—Not Extra Work
The truth? Canadian teachers deserve better. Teaching is already one of the most demanding professions, and burning out over spring break isn’t sustainable. With Classroom Studio, educators can finally achieve the work-life balance they deserve—spending less time on prep and more time enjoying their well-earned break.
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