It’s that time again…the beginning of a new school year.
This year will be different for me, as I am not returning to my school. I had
my beautiful baby boy March 25th and I have decided to stay home
with him this first year of his life. Even though I am not returning to
teaching this school year, I am still very much committed to keeping up on the
latest teaching trends and educational theories.
This year will be different for me, as I am not returning to my school. I had
my beautiful baby boy March 25th and I have decided to stay home
with him this first year of his life. Even though I am not returning to
teaching this school year, I am still very much committed to keeping up on the
latest teaching trends and educational theories.
In order to remain committed to my love of teaching, I am
going to get back to updating my blog and TpT store. I haven’t been able to
update either of these websites too much since Jake has come into our lives, so
I am excited to get back to the grind!
going to get back to updating my blog and TpT store. I haven’t been able to
update either of these websites too much since Jake has come into our lives, so
I am excited to get back to the grind!
Many schools around here in Southern California are gearing
up for the new school year. I remember the anticipation, stress, excitement,
and overwhelming feelings a new school year brings. From getting your classroom
ready to planning for lessons, the beginning of a new school year is a busy
time. If I were going back to my classroom this year, I’d be thinking of a new
theme, getting my bulletin boards ready, and planning fun activities for the
first week of school.
up for the new school year. I remember the anticipation, stress, excitement,
and overwhelming feelings a new school year brings. From getting your classroom
ready to planning for lessons, the beginning of a new school year is a busy
time. If I were going back to my classroom this year, I’d be thinking of a new
theme, getting my bulletin boards ready, and planning fun activities for the
first week of school.
TpT and Pinterest have been a big help in planning for the
school year. Between those two websites, you’re sure to find an abundance of
ideas for your classroom. In addition to those wonderful options, there are
also a lot of great bloggers that share some great classroom ideas.
school year. Between those two websites, you’re sure to find an abundance of
ideas for your classroom. In addition to those wonderful options, there are
also a lot of great bloggers that share some great classroom ideas.
Here are some blogs that I love to follow, along with some
great Pinterest ideas. They have some great back to school ideas and their
stuff is super cute!
great Pinterest ideas. They have some great back to school ideas and their
stuff is super cute!
I used What the Teacher Wants‘ awesome volunteer freebies. I set these sheets up at my Back to School Night
and used their cute little volunteer slips for take home projects.
and used their cute little volunteer slips for take home projects.
Here’s a super cute Back to School Night parent flipbook
that I saw on Pinterest. Be sure to check out her blog as well! So many cute
ideas!
that I saw on Pinterest. Be sure to check out her blog as well! So many cute
ideas!
I also really liked this bulletin board idea for the
beginning of the school year. It’s a great way to bring positivity into your classroom and start the year off
right!
beginning of the school year. It’s a great way to bring positivity into your classroom and start the year off
right!
For the primary grades, it’s always fun to read the cute
story No, David! You can introduce
your classroom rules with this cute book. Here’s a fun poster you can create
with your class too.
story No, David! You can introduce
your classroom rules with this cute book. Here’s a fun poster you can create
with your class too.
Angie Neal created this super cute David craft. It’s free!
Create these super cute Davids with you kiddos!
Create these super cute Davids with you kiddos!
Here’s a cute printable you can give to your students on the
first day of school. It’s a little survey to assess how they like to learn!
first day of school. It’s a little survey to assess how they like to learn!
I also loved sending my students a quick little note before
the school year started. I would get my students’ mailing addresses and send
them a simple note sharing my excitement for the school year to begin. When my
students saw me on the first day of school, they told me how excited they were
about receiving the letter at home. Parents were even happy to know the extra
time I took out to write to their children. It’s a fun way to break the ice
before the school year starts!
the school year started. I would get my students’ mailing addresses and send
them a simple note sharing my excitement for the school year to begin. When my
students saw me on the first day of school, they told me how excited they were
about receiving the letter at home. Parents were even happy to know the extra
time I took out to write to their children. It’s a fun way to break the ice
before the school year starts!
Don’t forget to check out Teachers Pay Teachers for some amazing deals and fun ideas to get you off to a great, new school year!
Happy teaching and happy back to school day!
