🎧 This episode is part of Teacher Summer Talks!

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About the Session:

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean back-to-chaos. Rachel D shares simple strategies to build consistency, manage your classroom with confidence, and connect with your students from day one. With a fresh-start mindset (and a story about a student named Bob), she’ll help you set the tone for a calm, connected year. 🧑‍🏫🔁💛

Links/Resources:

• Free First Week Routine Starter Kit: https://uniquelyupper.myflodesk.com/jljyuadfkj
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniquelyupper/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uniquelyupper/
• Tpt Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/uniquely-upper
• Website: https://uniquelyupper.com

Meet Rachel:

Rachel is teacher-turned-curriculum-creator, mom of four, and the heart behind Uniquely Upper. She helps upper elementary teachers take back their time and ditch the grammar stress with kid-approved activities that actually stick. What started as a passion in 2018, for Rachel, has grown into a mission to make grammar easier, more effective, and more fun.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teaching elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.