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3 Simple Pre-Break Tasks to Ensure a Smoother January

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of returning to school after winter break? With just a few simple, high-impact tasks, you can set yourself up for a smooth and stress-free January. From quick pre-break prep to actionable strategies for your first week back, this guide is packed with tips to simplify your classroom reset and help you focus on what matters most: teaching with ease and confidence.

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Step by Step Guide to Using Daily Agenda Slides

Have you been looking for ways to keep your students on task and increase their independence? My Editable Daily Agenda Slides are the answer! They’ll keep students on task, help them develop independence and autonomy, and reduce the amount of writing you do each day. Give yourself the gift of time back - every day. This resource will save you HOURS of time! A few minutes of prep time editing the slide to reflect the day’s goals and lessons will have you and your students ready for whatever the day brings.

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5 Ways Daily Agenda Slides Benefit You, Your Students, and Their Families

Are you searching for a way to keep your students on task and increase their independence? What if you could accomplish both and save yourself HOURS of time each week? You can achieve all of the above by using one simple resource. My Daily Agenda Slides are designed to be incredibly easy to use and to save you tons of time. This low-to-almost-no prep resource requires you to simply edit the day’s slide and lesson before your students enter the classroom. And just like that, students are ready to get to work, either virtually or in person.

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Why You Should Use Digital Files Instead of Paper

An organized classroom doesn’t have to be a dream. Yes, organization comes more naturally to some teachers. Just like classroom management or highly interactive lessons come more naturally to some teachers. If organization isn’t your superpower - yet - that just means you need to get intentional about what’s in your classroom. And where it is in your classroom. It’s time to create digital files.

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Classroom Organization Tips for an Easy End of the Year

Classroom Organization Tips for an Easy End of the Year | Closing up shop at the end of the school year can be time consuming and a bit overwhelming. However, following a few organization tips several weeks in advance can dramatically reduce and ease your workload. Here are six steps for classroom organization at the end of the year and a free printable tool to help keep you on track. | everythingjustso.org

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How to Get Organized Now and Reap the Benefits Later

How to Get Organized Now and Reap the Benefits Later | Join me for a blog series on organization. Each week I'll teach you different ways organization can simplify your work life and help bring balance. Learn how to organize daily schedules and routines; teaching resources, and classroom supplies; and how to use best practices for lesson planning. Series includes guide sheets to help you organize it all. | everythingjustso.org

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9 Unique Ways to use Digital Scrapbooks in the Classroom

9 Unique Ways to use Digital Scrapbooks in the Classroom | Nine simple unique ways to use digital scrapbooks at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year.  Perfect for both student and adult visual learners. Use digital scrapbooks to teach procedures, assist substitutes, wrap-up units, give as gifts, and so much more. | everythingjustso.org

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