Getting ready for Back to School can be crazy and fun! This useful back to school toolkit  for teachers can help you plan and prepare so you are ready for a great year. I added a few links to other blog posts and ideas to help. 

 

Are you getting ready to head back to school?

To para phrase Theo, “Be prepared!”

Make a Checklist for Back to School

• Gather and organize classroom materials and supplies. 
• Set up your classroom.
• Make sure students know to bring a water bottle.
• Create bins for supplies.
• Prepare student name tags.
• Make a list of activities for the first week but don’t expect to get them all done.
• Have guidelines for classroom procedures and think about Building Listening Skills.
• Have a classroom calendar and visual schedule.
• Make spots for forming lines.
•  Decide Birthday Procedures and prepare for the first celebration.
• Pull books for read alouds.
• Plan Getting to Know You Ideas
• Decide on Morning Arrival Time