The 10 things I do BEFORE setting up my classroom

Yes, setting up the classroom is fun, but want to know what's more fun? Having a class that listens. Here are the 10 tasks I do before I step foot into my classroom in order to have a super successful school year.

Click the time codes below to jump to each section.
⏰ TIME CODES:
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Task #1: Build a positive rapport with families
4:58 - Task #2: Reach out to support staff
6:12 - Task #3: Prepare classroom signage
7:02 - Task #4: Create the first student assignment
7:53 - Task #5: Print out the first night’s homework
8:40 - Task #6: Print out class rosters with pictures
9:34 - Task #7: Meet with last year’s teachers
10:33 - Task #8: First day lesson plans
13:03 - Task #9: Emergency sub plans
13:38 - Task #10: Enjoy the first day!

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:
Canva for teachers: https://www.canva.com/education/
Send a welcome video tutorial (video):    • Create a MEET THE TEACHER Video! | St...  
Birthday card envelope (video):    • The FIRST DAY ACTIVITY That Surprises...  
First night’s homework/Family Letter (video):    • First Day "Homework" for Students  
First night's homework/Family Letter (template): https://docs.google.com/presentation/...
The ultimate list of back to school routines and procedures (video):    • The ULTIMATE Checklist of Back to Sch...  
Back to school routines and procedures (template): https://docs.google.com/document/d/17...
Emergency sub plans (video):    • The easiest sub plans you'll ever make.  
First day dos and don’ts (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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