Planning Back to School: Essential Tips for Teachers
Episode 57 of the Blooming Curious podcast, hosted by Edwina Cottino, titled "Planning Back to School: Essential Tips for Teachers" was published on January 6, 2025 and runs 12 minutes.
January 6, 2025 ·12m · Blooming Curious
Episode Description
Strategies and organisation tips essential for back to school and setting up an engaging classroom. Listen to previous episodes that focus on getting set up and organised for a new teaching year focusing most importantly on the strategies to get students engaged.
Episode 41 discusses making curiosity a priority.
Episode 40 warns against over-decorating and the things we should consider when decorating our classrooms.
Episode 12 explores enhancing outdoor learning environments.
Episode 39 covers overall classroom organization. Practical advice includes using calming, natural colours, setting up functional learning areas, and incorporating manipulatives for hands-on learning.
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00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections
00:17 Preparing for the New School Year
00:57 Prioritizing Curiosity Over Decor
02:31 Avoiding Unnecessary Classroom Expenses
03:47 Creating a Calming Classroom Environment
05:06 Outdoor Learning Environments
06:13 Ultimate Back to School Organization
09:53 Intentional Classroom Setup
10:54 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview
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