It's that time of year again! The kids are getting ready to go back to school, and teachers are preparing for the new school year. This can be a very exciting time, yet it can also be a bit stressful. But making these 5 teacher must-dos a priority will make your Back to School season a little easier. Teacher Must-D0 #1: The Magic of the Welcome Postcard! Make Your students feel welcome with a postcard or letter that you send out about a week before school starts. Write a little note ... Read More about Top 5 Teacher Must-Dos for Back to School {+Free BTS To-Do Checklist}
Classroom Expressions for English Language Learners
Create a word wall for your ESL students with these classroom expressions and commands. These cards will serve as a great reference to vocabulary that is used everyday in the classroom. There are 10 common classroom expressions and questions used by students in the classroom. Also included are 9 common commands and expressions used by the teacher. Here are some examples: If you'd like to use these in classroom you can download them here. Thank you for ... Read More about Classroom Expressions for English Language Learners
Free Editable Teacher Checklists
As a busy teacher, you're keeping track of a lot. That's especially true during the back-to-school season. That's why organizational systems are so important. With that in mind, I'm going to share a set of teacher checklists that will help you keep your classroom organized. Can you relate to any of these early morning moments of panic? Wondering if the copies print before your students arrive Forgetting to get the supplies for a science experiment or project Staring at a stack of ... Read More about Free Editable Teacher Checklists
Back to School Name Tag Activity
This is my favorite Back to School activity. Students create their own name tag by following a set of directions. There are six questions that the students must answer before designing their name tags. (This is a quick way to see how well your new students follow directions, too.) Based on their answers, their name tags will look similar to the name tags below. A name tag template is included. Card stock would work best but it's not necessary. As a follow up activity, students ... Read More about Back to School Name Tag Activity
The First Day of School: 5 Things You Don’t Want to Forget
Back-to-school season is upon us! The first day of school is so exciting, but it can also be nerve-wracking if you're not prepared. Here are some quick tips to make your first day go as smoothly as possible. As someone who has been part of 17 first days of school, I can tell you the key is to manage your expectations! Get them in, get them fed, get them home. If you manage those three things on the first day, you've done your job! However, here are a few more ... Read More about The First Day of School: 5 Things You Don’t Want to Forget