The beginning of the school year is always a crazy, but fun time in the classroom. Today, I am sharing a list of my favorite 5 tips from amazing teachers around the world!
Read Great Books
“Reading aloud is one of my favorite parts of teaching, it is also an essential part of the beginning of the year. “
Making sure you are reading every day, multiple times a day, at the beginning of the year is a great way to set up the classroom.
>>>Head to this blog post to find read aloud suggestions!<<<
Create To-Do Lists
“At the beginning of each school year, my to-do lists are what keep me focused and organized so that I get everything accomplished before students step in that first day.”
With so many things to complete the first few weeks of school, to-do lists help prioritize tasks to complete everything in an order of importance and feel accomplished.
>>>Head to this blog post to read about the top 8 to-list items<<<
Create a Welcoming Environment
“Whether you are in-person, teaching virtually, or a mixture of both, we all want to create a welcoming classroom environment.”
Creating a welcoming environment will do wonders for building relationships with your students and allow them to be successful in your classroom.
>>>Head to this blog post to read about how to create a welcoming classroom environment<<<
Must Have School Supplies
“There’s no denying that teachers love school supplies and we love Amazon!”
Make sure your room has the right supplies to start the year off on the right foot.
<<<Head to this blog post to read about back to school must haves<<<
Have First Day Procedures
“Effective teachers have a script ready for the first day of school.”
The first day of school can be overwhelming for students and teachers. Planning out the first day procedures will allow the day to go smoothly and set up a smooth transition for the days to follow.
<<<Head to this blog post to read about procedures for the first day of school>>>
Meet the Teacher Night
“Whether your school calls it Meet the Teacher, Back to School Night, Curriculum Night, or something else, new families flocking to your classroom all at once can be as overwhelming as it is exciting.”
Being prepared for Meet the Teacher Night will help make sure you have welcomed the families in an organized and productive way to start the year together.
<<<Head to this blog post to read more about meet the teacher night>>>
Hannah Wilde
I am so glad you’re here! I love helping 3rd-5th grade teachers by providing ideas, engaging resources, and professional development they need. I am a literacy coach who is here to help lessen the workload for teachers while making them more confident! I want students to be continually engaged in a rigorous environment!