3 Things Every Kindergarten Teacher Needs Before the School Year Begins

Before the first day of school, kindergarten teachers have a lot on their plates. You need to decorate and arrange your classroom, gather your curriculum, collect necessary resources, and participate in mandatory meetings. Amidst all these tasks, here are 3 Things Every Kindergarten Teacher Needs Before the School Year Begins to ensure a smooth start.

#1 Purposeful Classroom Decor

Each year brings new trends in classroom decoration. Regardless of whether you choose to follow these trends, having purposeful decor in your kindergarten classroom is essential. What does “purposeful decor” mean? I’m glad you asked! It refers to decor that is fun, colorful, aligns with your theme, and simultaneously offers academic practice throughout the year. This could include items like the alphabet, numbers, or sight words. Whatever decorations you choose, ensure they are purposeful, enriching your little learners with academic exposure—after all, that’s the essence of school, right? (Purposeful Kindergarten Classroom Decor)

#2 Welcome Letters and Teacher Communication

Gathering meet-the-teacher letters and various required forms for your students’ guardians is crucial. This might be one of the items you find yourself frantically searching for as open house night approaches. Don’t worry—I have the perfect Back to School Editable Kit that you absolutely need! This kit will streamline your back-to-school chaos by organizing all necessary forms in one place. Each form in this resource is easy to edit, making it ideal for orientation night or the first day of school.

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✨Every Teacher NEEDS a Back to School Kit and you will LOVE this one! ➡️ It’s EDITABLE, so you can adjust to the needs of your classroom and students! ⬅️ It includes: ♥️Meet the Teacher Letter 🧡Welcome to the Classroom Letter 💛Absence Note (English & Spanish) 💚Name Plates (2 versions; with and without lines) 💙Paper Doll Craft Template (perfect take-home project) 💜New student/friend label 💗Student Information Pages 🖤Volunteer & Donation Forms 🤍Bubble Name Mats ✨Everything you NEED to start the new year off, all in one kit! #kindergartenchaos #backtoschool2023📓 #kindergarten #backtoschoolprep #teacherideas #Education #teacherideas #kindergartenteacher #rulesandprocedures #tiktokteacher

♬ Island in the Sun – Kasirin

#3 The Sub Tub

The third essential item is a Sub Tub. You can never predict when an emergency may arise, necessitating your absence from school. As the term “emergency” suggests, there is often little time to prepare activities and an agenda for a substitute to follow, ensuring your students’ education continues smoothly. Here’s the perfect solution to have from the get-go: Kindergarten Sub Tub: a resource that includes 38 print-and-go activities designed for your little learners, alleviating the burden on your substitute teacher. Be sure to grab this before your first day of school—you’ll be grateful you did!

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Looking for a simple Sub Tub Activity pack for those days when you have an emergency? Or maybe you will use this as our sub plans! 🤓 It’s 38 activities and can be used for any time of year! Print & Go! #kindergartenchaos #kindergarten #substituteteacher

♬ Austin – Mr. Hong

I hope you find these suggestions helpful and that you consider getting these essentials today. Please share your experiences with them and let me know how they helped make your school year start off easier and more organized!

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