164. My Top Tips for Kicking Off a New Semester

Happy New Year, teacher friends! Can you believe we’re kicking off the FOURTH year of this podcast? Let’s celebrate with a super practical and helpful episode. As the new semester begins, it’s the perfect opportunity to start fresh with a new group of students to make meaningful changes with the same class. In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips to help you hit the ground running this semester.Whether you’re welcoming back familiar faces or meeting new ones, how you start this semester sets the tone for the months ahead. Your approach will depend on your goals and what you want to accomplish, so I’ve tailored specific strategies to fit different schedules. I’m also sharing recommendations for what to do on the very first day back to set yourself up for success.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode164Resources:Virtual PD Courses for TeachersWinter Science FreebiesFREE Biology Curriculum Pacing GuideFREE Chemistry Curriculum Pacing GuideFREE Anatomy & Physiology Curriculum Pacing GuideFREE Physical Science Curriculum Pacing GuideHeredity UnitTransport UnitStoichiometry UnitMatter UnitMatter Lab Station ActivityWaves Unit It’s Not Rocket Science Complete UnitsDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected]  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes:Episode 143, My Top 5 Favorite Teacher Hacks for the New School YearEpisode 141, First Day of School Tips + What I Cover in My First Units of the YearEpisode 120, How to Cut Your Grading Time in HalfEpisode 60, Teaching with Packets - What They Are, Why I Love Them, and How to Use Them