#148: What Most First Year Teachers Prepare Over Summer (And What Successful Ones Actually Do)

You just started your first-year of teaching and you're wondering how to setup your classroom over the summer. You finally get the keys to your classroom and finally stand in your very first classroom. But after looking around for a second, you are overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to get done and you're not sure where to start.   We are diving into the top mistakes new teachers make setting up their classroom. But we will also talk about which strategies new teachers make that actual help them get ahead over the summer. The reality is, setting up your classroom and getting ahead over the school year doesn't have to take the entire summer. Grab the Book for New Teachers: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/book-2025 Download the FREE Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide Grab the Ultimate Classroom Setup Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Setup-Bundle-12060099 Join Classroom Kickstart Mini-Course: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/classroomkickstart Get support inside The Present Teacher Circle Community: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/the-present-teacher-circle ___________________________❤️Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepresentteacher/🔥TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thepresentteacher🚀Website | https://thepresentteacher.com/💜YouTube | https://youtube.com/@ThePresentTeacher?si=meqMmiDHJN-0Jmlr___________________________// RESOURCES💌 Join our email list for weekly motivation | https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guide🌼 Join our Community off of Facebook | https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/QUzcjYLT___________________________//  ABOUTI’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!   We'll be diving into topics such as classroom management, classroom decor, classroom organization tips, and more! So if you're ready to strategically set up your classroom so you can spend most of your summer by the pool, make sure to check out these classroom setup strategies.