Back to School
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (besides summer). Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran teacher, these tips and ideas will get you ready to start the school year right.
Why I Asked To Loop With My Class (and Would Do It Again in a Heartbeat)
Teaching the same students in their next grade can save a lot of time and build rapport.
35 Fun Name Games To Try With Your New Class This Year
Play these games in the name of fun!
Grades:
Elementary School
64 Perfect Back-to-School Books To Read Aloud on the First Day (Plus Free Printable)
New year, new books!
Grades:
High School
42 Icebreakers for Middle and High School Students That Really Work
Get to know your students and foster classroom respect.
When Do Kids Go Back to School in the US?
Here's how school start dates break down across the states.
Grades:
Elementary School
37 First Day of School Activities To Start the School Year Off Right
Back to school, here we go!
Why a “Fear Funeral” Is One of My Favorite Back-to-School Traditions
Because we all have anxieties to put to rest...including the teacher!
This Teacher’s Saturday Night After the First Week of School Is So Relatable
Cheers to making a difference, one cozy Saturday night at a time.
Grades:
High School
Teaching Multiple Preps This Year? Read This Veteran Teacher’s Advice
Get ready to tackle your schedule with confidence.
Help! My District Won’t Let Us Crowdfund—How Am I Supposed To Get Supplies?Â
The process to get approval from the district takes months and tons of paperwork.
Help! I Want To Quit but School Starts in Just Two WeeksÂ
I'm worried that quitting will leave my principal and students in a bind.
