Summer is here! Sit back, relax, and… wait… you’re planning for the new school year already?! Teachers don’t let school go easily, do they?! Don’t feel bad… I personally start thinking about the new school year before the current one is even done. (Is that bad??)
In my 18 years in the profession, I’ve come up with THREE must-do items to prepare now for a stress-free back-to-school season!
#1 – Plan
Most of you will at least know what grade you will be teaching. If you do, long-range planning is one thing you can get a start on now. Take a look at your curriculum documents, consider the resources you have at your disposal, and start mapping out when you’d like to cover the big ideas.
I also like to get my daybook resources prepped and ready-to-go during the summer break. For the past several years I have used the iDoceo app for electronic planning and record-keeping. I can get my tentative timetable entered into the templates, and even add my student information if I have it!
If you’re more of a paper and Flair pens kind of gal… my Erin Condren life planner is never far from my reach, and the teacher planner looks amazing!!
You can take a closer look at all the EC planner options HERE. (This is a referral link to the EC Insider program, saving you money on your purchases when you join!)
#2 – Print, Cut, Laminate
My new printer has been working overtime in the past week. (Thank goodness for Instant Ink!!) This really is the perfect time to get your new classroom decor, guided math centers, birthday gifts, or whatever printed and prepared for heading back.
I have been prepping my new NEON classroom decor,
and working on assembling the rest of my Guided Math centers.
Having all of this done before I head back into the classroom will just mean one extra thing is already crossed off my long list!