first day of school

  • a cup of coffee on a book to calm first day of school anxieties

    How to Calm First Day of School Anxiety for Teachers

    The first day of school can cause a lot of anxiety for students and teachers. The transition from summer to back to school is tough and, essentially, you start all over. New teacher, new students, new routines, new content – it can be extremely overwhelming! Here are a few tips to help calm first day […]

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    50 Free Back to School Resources

    The first day of school is approaching and I can already feel the butterflies flying around in my stomach and smell the freshly sharpened pencils and new crayons. I have many tips for the beginning of the school year, but I thought it would be helpful to give you all a list of free resources. […]

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  • 5 books to read at the beginning of the school year

    5 Beginning of the Year Read Alouds

    Sometimes it is easiest to teach a lesson by reading someone else’s words. Read alouds are a great way to teach your students rules and build a classroom community at the beginning of the school year. Here are the books I read aloud to my students during the first week of school!   1. First […]

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  • Tips for the Beginning of the School Year

    How to Start the Beginning of the School Year

    Starting the new school year is really exciting for teachers, but can also be stressful. Here are a few tips on how to start the beginning of the school year to help you have a less-stressed first day of school! Beginning of the Year Read Alouds Sometimes it is easiest to teach a lesson by […]

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  • 5 Tips for First Year Teachers

    5 Tips for First Year Teachers to Get Ready for the School Year

    Did you just land your first teaching job? CONGRATULATIONS! That is a huge accomplishment! The first year of teaching is definitely the hardest. I put together 5 first year teacher tips to help you prepare for the school year and ease some of your anxiety! 1. You don’t need a “Pinterest perfect” classroom. When I […]

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