Ep 57 Planning Back to School: Essential Tips for Teachers

Planning for Back to School: Essential Tips for TeachersIn this episode, teachers are encouraged to resist the urge to spend money on classroom decorations and instead focus on strategies to engage students.  We look at the 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 colors, setting up functional learning areas, and incorporating manipulatives for hands-on learning. Go to the episode website for all the links mentioned in the episode.To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning go HEREConnect with Edwina:Email: [e-mail]: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ If you appreciate my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the support I need to keep going.☕️00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections00:17 Preparing for the New School Year00:57 Prioritizing Curiosity Over Decor02:31 Avoiding Unnecessary Classroom Expenses03:47 Creating a Calming Classroom Environment05:06 Outdoor Learning Environments06:13 Ultimate Back to School Organization09:53 Intentional Classroom Setup10:54 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview