If your brain is spinning with classroom setup and first week plans, this can’t-miss classic is the perfect episode to bring some calm to the chaos. In it, we walk you through our simple 3-list approach to planning an intentional and impactful first week of school. From scheduling fixed and hinge events, to using the ATTABOY framework to align your goals, to prepping time fillers and writing a flexible script, you’ll walk away with a clear path forward and the confidence to start strong!

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Resources:

• Back to School Readiness Checklists
• First Day of School Planning Guide and Lesson Plan
• First Day of School Pattern Block Activity Mats
• First Day of School Lego Activity Mats
• Guided Discovery: Introducing School Tools
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Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 148, How to Build Positive Relationships with Your Students at Back-to-School
• Episode 145, Our Best Tools for First-Day Planning
• Episode 140, 8 Steps to Craft a Perfect Daily Schedule for Your Elementary Classroom
• Episode 73, 4 Reasons Why Affirming Students Is The Most Important Goal for Back to School

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