205. Use This One-Hour Teacher Trick to Start the School Year Calm and Ready
Teacher Approved: Elementary Teacher Tips & Strategies · Heidi and Emily, Elementary School Teacher and Resource Designer
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Show Notes
Feeling that familiar tug of guilt during summer break? In this episode, we’re sharing a simple, six-step system for back to school teacher prep that helps you feel calm, confident, and well-rested, without letting work take over your summer. Learn how to use just one hour a week to tackle high-impact tasks, stay focused on what matters most, and actually enjoy your break!
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Resources:
- BTS Success Course
- Editable Classroom Seating Chart Maker Tool
- Tell, Try, Tally, Talk Slides
- Back to School Readiness Checklists
- Zero Days by Ruth Ware
- Podcast: Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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- Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow.
- Shop our teacher-approved resources.
- Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
- Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!
Related Episodes to Enjoy:
- Episode 55, Thriving as a Teacher: One Helpful Strategy
- Episode 87, 4 Important Ways to Build Classroom Community At Back to School
- Episode 201, 20 Easy Back-to-School Teacher Tasks You Can Totally Do From the Couch
- Episode 203, 6 Teacher Traps We’re Saying No to This Back to School Season
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