Even though we’ve both been out of the classroom for a while now, we still remember the overwhelming chaos that the first day of school can bring. Meeting new students for the first time, covering essential procedures and routines, laying the foundation for class community, and engaging in meaningful academic activities, all while talking non-stop is a lot. We’re exhausted just thinking about it! But we’ve got a process to make the day successful, impactful, and enjoyable. In today’s episode, we’re helping you create a plug-and-play for your first day of school plans.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/first-day-of-school-plans

Resources:

• First Day of School Planning Guide & Lesson Plan
• Ready for School Checklists
• Classroom Procedures and Routines Planning Guide and Checklist
• BTS Success Waitlist
• Adventure to Fitness YouTube Video
• Scholastic Storybook Treasures
• Vooks Storytime: Animated Kids Books
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. 

This week's tips are:

[01:20]: Tip #1 - Why you should plan for the second day of school now.

[03:57]: Tip #2 - Our favorite first-day-of-school tip from our community.

To hear more about these tips, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/first-day-of-school-tip

Resources:

• Back to School Readiness Checklist 
• BTS Success Course Waitlist
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
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We’ve got one question: Are you ready for the school year to begin again? While most of you are happy it’s summer and not thinking about the start of school, some of you are chomping at the bit to get into your classroom and start preparing for the new school year. So, if you’re in the latter group, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, we’re creating a personal plan for back-to-school readiness with all you need to begin to feel ready for the start of a new year.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/are-you-ready-for-the-school-year

Resources:

• Back to School Readiness Plan
• End of Year Bulletin Board Activity
• Procedures & Routines Planning Guide and Checklist 
• Classroom Procedures & Routines Editable Slides
• Guided Discovery Back to School Bundle Pack
• Back to School Pattern Block Mats for the First Day of School
• First Day of School Editable Guide
• End of Year Road Map Freebie
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. 

This week's tips are:

[05:20]: Tip #1 - Start creating an idea bank of independent activities that your students can do.

[09:23]: Tip #2 - Steps for getting planning done in December without doing extra work.

To hear more about these tips, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-christmas-in-july

Resources:

• Christmas Activities Mega Bundle of Resources 
• December Planner Freebie
• Classroom Procedures & Routines Editable Slides
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

There’s a lot that goes into creating your daily classroom schedule. Trying to figure out how to effectively fit all the events you can’t control, where to put instructional time, and the smaller transitional moments can be extremely tricky. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! In today’s episode, we’re sharing eight steps to intentionally craft your daily classroom schedule.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/daily-classroom-schedule

Resources:

• First Day of School Planning Guide and Lesson Plan
• BTS Success Waitlist
• When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. 

This week's tips are:

[01:51]: Tip #1 - Welcoming a new grade level team member

[03:31]: Tip #2 - Ways to support new teachers with Ashleigh from Rainbow Skies for New Teachers

To hear more about these tips, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/new-grade-level-team-member

Resources:

• Rainbow Sky Creations Website
• Listen to their podcast, Rainbow Skies for New Teachers
• Follow them on Instagram @rainbowskycreations
• Follow them on TikTok @rainbowskycreations
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
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Being elementary teachers, we’re constantly working with our grade level team to enhance student learning, schedule grade level events, analyze student data, and so much more. You also know that the type of team you have can make or break your enjoyment at work. So whether you have a successful or dysfunctional team, this episode is for you! We’re sharing three practical strategies for making your grade level team the best team in the school.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/grade-level-team

Resources:

• Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Quiz
• Skylight Calendar - Get $20 off with code: FRIEND-LJL883J 
• It’s About Time: Planning Interventions and Extensions in Elementary School by Mike Mattos
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
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Every Thursday, we're bringing you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. 

This week's tips are:

[01:32]: Tip #1 - Ways to organize your classroom library setup.

[04:55]: Tip #2 - Questions to ask yourself when setting up your classroom.

To hear more about these tips, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/classroom-library-setup

Resources:

• FREE End of the Year and Summer Roadmap
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
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Once it’s summer time, most teachers can relax knowing exactly where they’ll be when school returns in the fall. However, some teachers are preparing for a new grade level, or it’s pure panic as they learn about this new adventure a few weeks before school begins. So whether you’re changing grade levels by choice or by force, it comes with some unique challenges you need to be aware of. In today’s episode, we’re sharing four tips for changing grade levels to make it less stressful and make the transition easier.

For all the resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/changing-grade-levels

Resources:

• End-of-Year Roadmap Freebie
• Responsive Classroom Grade-Level Books
• Achieved the Core Website
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!

Every Thursday, we bring you a weekly bonus episode highlighting new and favorite teacher-approved tips you can apply in your classroom as soon as today. 

This week's tips are:

[00:46]: Tip #1 - Teacher Approved tip for spoiling yourself during a stressful time.

[05:06]: Tip #2 - Teacher self-care tips you can do in the summer to make life easier during the back-to-school season.

To hear more about these tips, head to the show notes: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/teacher-self-care

Resources:

• End of Year Road Map Freebie
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Facebook group, Teacher Approved
• Leave your review on Apple Podcasts!