Tips For Setting Yourself Up For Next Year

Happy end of the year! While the end of the year is so exciting, the days leading up to it can bring on a great deal of stress and overwhelm. Final grades need to be put in, your classroom needs to be packed, and the list goes on and on. All you want to do is welcome summer and enjoy your much needed break, right?    Even though it may seem counterintuitive, I encourage you to do a bit of organizing before you call the year quits. Yes, it will take some time up front, but it will save you SO much more time at the beginning of the next school year. I’m going to fill you in on my favorite ways to purge, organize, and set yourself up for success before summer break begins. I promise you, your future self will thank you!   In this episode you'll learn: -What you can purge to make your teacher life a little less chaotic  -Specific ideas of what to focus on organizing at the end of the year -Things you can prepare now for the first few weeks of school -The benefits of making certain resources digital    Resources mentioned: -Interactive Discussion Starters -Digital Student Check In Journal -Classroom Management Games Bundle -Episode 13, Staying Organized While Teaching Virtually -How to stay Organized While Teaching Virtually      For more resources and show notes, head to teachcreatemotivate.com/16. Follow me on Instagram @teachcreatemotivate.