Shop Subscribe

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Schoolyard Blog | Teacher Resources | School Specialty

Classroom must haves for teachers plus essential teacher supplies, lesson plans and activities.

schoolyard-logo
  • Education Essentials
  • Inspiration & Planning
  • Learning Spaces
  • Topics
  • Search
  • < Previous post
    Next post >

    Back to School
    School Specialty • Aug 13, 2015 • Last Modified: Nov 20, 2017

    Five Days Out: What You Need and What You Need to Get Done

    There’s only a week left until school starts and it seems as if you’ll never get everything done. Here’s a helpful list to make sure you’ve crossed everything off your list, as well as some suggestions of tools or materials you can use to get them done.

    Five days out: Get your tech in order

    You don’t want to wait until the last minute to make sure all of your tech is in working order for the first day of school. That means the devices in your classroom as well as the devices that travel with you from home to school and back. Make sure your email is set up correctly and that you’ve downloaded all of the apps you’ll need. Test important procedures like entering grades or giving a presentation. You want to leave yourself enough time to investigate any issues that might come up.

    Helpful product: A messenger bag can keep your tech, supplies, and papers all safe and organized during your travels.

    Four days out: Print/copy all materials

    The first day of school comes with a lot of papers that need to be handed out to kids. Get an early start printing and copying these materials. That way you have plenty of time if the line is incredibly long or the copier breaks down.

    Helpful product: A Rubik’s Cube can help the line seem like it’s moving faster.

    Three days out: Bring your kids in

    You don’t have much time left to spend with your kids before you inherit 30-150 more. Even the smallest kids can come help you set up your room and organize supplies.

    Helpful product: Every kid loves stickers for a job well done.

    Two days out: Get your affairs in order

    One of the great benefits of summer is that you can be available when places like banks and offices are open. Use this day to get the things done that you won’t be able to once school starts.

    Helpful product: A calendar to keep any follow-up appointments straight.

    Last day of summer: Reflect and focus

    Everyone else will be running around like a puppy on Red Bull. But because you’ve been so organized, you can take this day to reflect on your practice, what you want to accomplish this year, and be thankful for the important job you’ve been given.

    Helpful product: This rest mat is good for meditation and nap time.

    Facebook Comments

    Recommended

    Why Books Matter: 3 Steps to Building a Successful Classroom Library

    Reading & Literacy

    Why Books Matter: 3 Steps to Building a Successful Classroom Library

    School Specialty Acquires SchoolKidz to Make Supply Kitting Solutions More Accessible for Education and Non-Profit Use

    News

    School Specialty Acquires SchoolKidz to Make Supply Kitting Solutions More Accessible for Education and Non-Profit Use

    8 Back to School Best Sellers

    Back to School

    8 Back to School Best Sellers

    Back to School Science Essentials

    Science

    Back to School Science Essentials

    Explore The Schoolyard

    Education Essentials

    Inspiration & Planning

    Learning Spaces

     

    TopicsShop Subscribe

    Copyright © 2023 School Specialty, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Statement · Social Media Statement · Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Resident Only

  • CATEGORIES

    • Education Essentials
    • Inspiration & Planning
    • Learning Spaces
  • TOPICS

    • Arts & Crafts
    • Early Childhood
    • Special Needs
    • Physical Education
    • Educational Technology
    • Student Resources
    • Organization & Storage
    • Classroom Management
    • STEAM & STEM
    • 21st Century Learning
    • Reading & Literacy
    • Healthy Students
    • Teacher Life
    • Back to School
    • Celebrations & Seasons
    • Out of School
    • News
    • Math
    • Science
    • Topics
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube