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Your Must-Do Back to School Survival Checklist

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This year is different than any other back to school seasons, so what are some of the things you can do to get yourself prepared regardless of whether you're teaching in person or online. Come take care of your own mental health before your students return!

This year is not going to look like any other year, but hopefully, it will look more normal. We created a back to school checklist to think about what might happen this year.

It’s not possible to predict exactly what will happen, because we’ve never been in this situation before. You might be teaching in person, online or some sort of combination of these things. None of this is normal.

You might be teaching a new subject or a new grade level. You might not know anything about what you’ll be doing.

None of it is within your control. So, let’s talk about the things you can control and get ready before you have to go back to school no matter what that looks like.

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How to Prank Your Students

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Are you looking for a fun but harmless prank for April Fool's Day? Pranks are great any time of year and they are a great way to bond with your students. Check out these free and easy to use pranks for your classroom. #aprilfoolsdayprank #pranks #aprilsfools

Do you like a lighthearted and fun prank? Do you have students that enjoy a good laugh? Are you looking for a way to celebrate April Fool’s Day? We were always struggling with ways to prank our students in a fun and caring way, and we’ve come up with a few great ones over the past few years.

If you have the kind of relationship with your students that everyone can enjoy a lighthearted silly prank, then you’re doing something right. We are very clear with our students about what does or does not make for a good prank.

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How to Build Relationships With Students

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Are you struggling with classroom management? Take the time to build relationships with your students. Click for some simple practical ideas to use in your classroom.

Taking time from teaching to get to know your students is worth every second. Although typically you want to spend the first month of school working on building relationships with students, it’s never too late. It is hard to teach students when you don’t know them. It is challenging for students to take risks when they don’t know you. When students feel connected they will give you their best.

Not sure where to start? 

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