214. Can’t Miss Classic: The 3 Lists Every Teacher Needs Before Day One

If your brain is spinning with classroom setup and first week plans, this can’t-miss classic is the perfect episode to bring some calm to the chaos. In it, we walk you through our simple 3-list approach to planning an intentional and impactful first week of school. From scheduling fixed and hinge events, to using the ATTABOY framework to align your goals, to prepping time fillers and writing a flexible script, you’ll walk away with a clear path forward and the confidence to start strong!Prefer to read? Grab the original episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/plan-your-first-week-of-school/Resources:Back to School Readiness ChecklistsFirst Day of School Planning Guide and Lesson PlanFirst Day of School Pattern Block Activity MatsFirst Day of School Lego Activity MatsGuided Discovery: Introducing School ToolsJoin the Teacher Approved Club!Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.Shop our teacher-approved resources.Join our Facebook group, Teacher ApprovedLeave your review on Apple Podcasts!Related Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 148, How to Build Positive Relationships with Your Students at Back-to-SchoolEpisode 145, Our Best Tools for First-Day PlanningEpisode 140, 8 Steps to Craft a Perfect Daily Schedule for Your Elementary ClassroomEpisode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back to SchoolMentioned in this episode:Set up back-to-school the right way, so the year doesn't come undone by October. Get your free ticket: https://secondstorywindow.net/summertalks