Back to School is one of our favorite times of the year. We love the energy, anticipation, stacks of new school supplies, and bright faces eager to embark on a new journey.
Our love of Back to School helps to explain the many posts we have written about this magical and somewhat stressful time of the year. We have written about it A LOT (if you want to see just how many posts about this topic we have written, type “back to school” in the search bar on our website www.thrivingyoungteachers.com).
Here are 8 of our favorite blog posts about going back to school:
1. If you are looking for specific steps that you can take to assure a positive start in the first weeks of school, we’ve got you covered.
8 Steps to a Positive Start in the First Weeks of School
2. We interviewed a National Board Certified veteran teacher (who really rocks it in her classroom) and compiled her advice in a short but sweet summary of how to ace the first day back to school.
How to Thrive on the First Day of School
3. If you are thinking about the type of feeling you want to portray in your classroom, check out our recent post about simple ways to create joy in your classroom from the first day forward.
4. Want to be reminded why the job you do is an important one? Yep, we wrote about that too.
You’re More Powerful than You Think
5. In another attempt to help you set a tone of excitement in your classroom, we wrote a post about making your classroom seem like a vacation of sorts for you and your students.
Take a Vacation in Your Classroom
6. As you are setting up your classroom, don’t forget to be thinking about potential garage sale/yard sale items that could make your room even better. Not sure what to look for? Don’t worry. We made a list for you.
Garage Sale Deals for Teachers
7. If garage sales aren’t your thing, don’t worry. We have also created a list of ten items you can buy at any dollar store to increase learning in your classroom from Day One.
10 Dollar Store Deals that Every Teacher Must Have
8. If you are a brand new teacher, we wrote a special first day of school post for you to remind you that you don’t have to be perfect on the first day…or ever.
Taking Your First Steps as a Teacher
As you can see, we truly love this time of year. We always feel energized and motivated by the endless possibilities a new school year presents. Don’t you?
Best of luck as you kick of what promises to be an exciting and fulfilling school year,
Paula & Michele
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