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In the craziness of Back to School I thought I would collect some of my favorite FREE anchor charts and posters for your classroom. \u003cb\u003eYou can click on any of the pictures or links to access them!\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThese \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeNumberCharts\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Sense Anchor Charts\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are one of my favorite additions to my classroom! Grab 1-20 for FREE\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeNumberCharts\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e!\u003c/b\u003e You can find numbers 1-20 by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/PaidNumberPosters\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere.\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeNumberCharts\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yst_4EgyerM/WXSw-352vYI/AAAAAAAAB-A/UmZJK7EJF4g8c5TJfGMLwnqSZJG9cdipgCLcBGAs/s1600/Slide1%2Bcopy.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nNeed some simple \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreePartsofSpeech\"\u003eParts of Speech Posters\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/b\u003e Grab them for \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreePartsofSpeech\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE here!\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e These can be used as posters or printables for students to write examples.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreePartsofSpeech\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ehLZ9bZUpc4/WXSw2UcNsyI/AAAAAAAAB94/xI5jljwTB9MkorZaMqVj0xAGtljBM1yxgCLcBGAs/s1600/slide11.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI love these\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeSciencePosters\"\u003eScientific Method Posters\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e for my science corner! Best part? They are FREE! Click \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeSciencePosters\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003eto snag them!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeSciencePosters\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RIn0maJx0Zs/WXSw2bXHN3I/AAAAAAAAB98/uikX56QtJaAFI2JZEjA7PNO2O6rdo7rtwCLcBGAs/s1600/slide_2.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeLongVowelPosters\"\u003eLong Vowel Teams Posters\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e help students through out the year with their phonics and spelling. A great addition to any primary classroom. Find them for \u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeLongVowelPosters\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE here!\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeLongVowelPosters\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sV4VyojRTd4/WXSxBh6PT2I/AAAAAAAAB-I/vaB83XPZhv04sgPLMGTUz-xqnxWIamq9gCLcBGAs/s1600/slide11.jpg\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://bit.ly/FreeLongVowelPosters\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1600\" data-original-width\u003d\"1200\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-96ku1ZENanI/WXSxBs-Ny5I/AAAAAAAAB-E/EzKROFYJs8Ewd10CZPI_i_VorpLq79ZCACLcBGAs/s1600/slide5.jpg\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI hope these freebies help you during the fist few weeks of school! Have a great school year!!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Teaching!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/5463963738230363318/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2017/07/free-anchor-charts-for-back-to-school.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/5463963738230363318"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/5463963738230363318"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2017/07/free-anchor-charts-for-back-to-school.html","title":"Free Anchor Charts for Back to School"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yst_4EgyerM/WXSw-352vYI/AAAAAAAAB-A/UmZJK7EJF4g8c5TJfGMLwnqSZJG9cdipgCLcBGAs/s72-c/Slide1%2Bcopy.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228079125721694173.post-2750872699183837172"},"published":{"$t":"2016-07-18T07:52:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-11T05:52:35.753-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"back to school"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"organization"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"management"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The (Before) Back to School List"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YY08lkNBd7M/V4wvVUiN3uI/AAAAAAAABas/Uvy2wnAhzVMeJyPfAK2s__tYEPlEs8g4wCEw/s1600/Slide01.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIt's that hectic time of year again; the before back to school blues feeling overwhelmed with everything you need to get done. I have broke done a simple list to help prepare you for that first week back.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8D7VQn3M1C4/V4wvWCG4r7I/AAAAAAAABas/wHgxdS86xtcb_gFVVGB7fBavKoPQBf2rACEw/s1600/Slide02.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFirst, breathe. It will all get done, I promise! During this hectic time remember to take a moment for yourself. Do not overwork yourself otherwise you will become unproductive. So remember, breathe!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WI5hGwLH2k0/V4wzd9gatmI/AAAAAAAABbM/2CE7zHEvWeUi1L7xNPnpoU8L9bTxTVpUACLcB/s1600/Before%2BBTS%2BList%2BHoriz.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThis is usually the first thing I do before the school starts. Having your bulletin boards, borders, and color scheme done shows progress. It also makes a comfortable place for you to do the rest of your before school year work. Having your bulletin boards up also sets the mood for the rest of your classroom and allows you to work in a comfortable space.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5YcHNMIwJgE/V4wviN20MYI/AAAAAAAABas/IyYIXOBoDL0f9k2JS6izgm0Ao9dvanRYACEw/s1600/Slide15.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nAfter creating this comfortable reading space I felt a load off my shoulders. Now all I had to worry about was the rest of my to do list. ;)\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ug9hfsR8qy4/V4wvWIfc2II/AAAAAAAABas/ATaRmhFe03gm9Yjvix3sUKeIv4eRjt6UQCEw/s1600/Slide03.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nIf you are returning to your old classroom and you like the way things are, skip this. If you are a new teacher, in a new classroom, or need a change, play around with classroom layout. Where are your main areas like read alouds, calendar, and your whiteboard going to be? How would you like student desks arranged? \u003cb style\u003d\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/08/seating-arrangements.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCheck out tips on seating arrangements here!\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003ePlay around with different ideas to see what you like best. And remember, you can always change it during the school year if you particular layout isn't working for your group of kiddos.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uf2mic_Y68U/V4wwMsFO_7I/AAAAAAAABbI/eZwkO9JrYdsSFX2bkO-PSyKrbpYFNeV6gCEw/s1600/slide%2B2.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nReading, writing, and math are always my main priorities. Science and Social studies I have to be more creative with where I put this space. You can find these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFREE Scientific Process Posters\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eby clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Scientific-Method-Posters-1262661\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Px80uztBho/V4wvXSdOQeI/AAAAAAAABas/1M6t3QDt5kc9CbcodZKTT6trUBb_WJr6gCEw/s1600/Slide04.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nOnce you have you have your general layout done, start thinking about smaller spaces.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWere will mailboxes and/or backpacks be located? (Think about your packing up procedures!)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere will you store extra supplies and student supplies?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is your library going to be organized and how will students know how to find books?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow are reading, writing, and math centers going to be laid out? Where will you keep supplies for these centers and how will students be able to access them?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalendar and/or morning message? Find a comfortable open area where students will focus on learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FiYfmrQvFBs/V4wvbUbLWsI/AAAAAAAABas/UiEB_P6sKugFD0aLc4gYIgfAGvD8c6lbwCEw/s1600/Slide10.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003el\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eibrary labels\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e by clicking \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Labels-2029912\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e or on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TARdgmJ-Gjk/V4wvrfJ9TxI/AAAAAAAABbA/mhfzlQ-MR6wGE9dM9a-7d--2W2clGdFUQCEw/s1600/Slide1.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eSchool Supply Labels\u003c/a\u003e \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Supplies-Labels-2027886\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eor by clicking on the picture!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0_KSkrAUO8/V4wvj4JQi2I/AAAAAAAABas/9BV-AHegDXkGAEMc6KINQNIewzsFIY5PgCEw/s1600/Slide17.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p0_KSkrAUO8/V4wvj4JQi2I/AAAAAAAABas/9BV-AHegDXkGAEMc6KINQNIewzsFIY5PgCEw/s1600/Slide17.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nSmall decisions made before school starts will affect the rest of your year. \u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2014/07/supply-organization-for-centers.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead about how I organize some mom my centers supplies here!\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;Be organized! You will thank yourself later.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CizCCW91z64/V4wvYb2wemI/AAAAAAAABas/ilBMN6jCHaIlPfmXVMAJo1YJrtUKSBZ9wCEw/s1600/Slide05.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nThink about what procedures and routines your students will need to know for a successful classroom. \u0026nbsp;Place items students need for these routines in strategic places in your classroom.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBathroom log? Put it near the exit of the classroom so students don't need to interrupt the class.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp pencils? Will this be a classroom job or will students sharpen pencil themselves? If students are sharpening during class, you may want to place the pencil sharpener in a location away from where students are working because it can be noisy!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper bins, supplies, an turn-in bins? Put this in an area easily accessible to students where they won't interrupt other working students.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip chart for management or attendance? A good location for this would be towards the back of the classroom so it can be discrete.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom jobs? Put this in an area that students can find quickly but isn't the main focus.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KNEz4kJAhN4/V4wvexnd7dI/AAAAAAAABas/yAmWtc6itHMO2scVox6tdHjsjGNaS1oHQCEw/s1600/Slide12.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eFREE Classroom Jobs\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/b\u003eby clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Jobs-Bright-Chevron-1723209\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003eor on the picture!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\nThese are just a handful of things you need to think about. Every teacher uses different routines and procedures. Having a strategic and well thought out layout will help your classroom management later on.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8DvNJQLs6uI/V4wvYr-tuOI/AAAAAAAABas/Nff2uMyl_GUtCqQ0WnaTkb7QavQhZeiwQCEw/s1600/Slide06.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nI always like to have a bulletin board or area dedicated to writing, reading, math, science/social studies, and learning objectives. Before school starts, I plan where each of these areas will be and label that area. It is important not to put up every anchor chart and referral poster you will be using during the school year. Students need to help create the classroom community and build these ideas together. However, there are some basics that need to be ready for students on the first day. Think about the layout and the smaller spaces in your classroom to place appropriate referral charts.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlphabets and Numbers - Put these at the from of the classroom so students can refer to theme easily.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject Walls (Reading, Writing, Math) - These can be on secondary walls in your classroom. Students can turn or walk to them when they need to access that specific information.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about grammar and/or word walls can be in your writing area or on a writing wall. Keep in mind, with a word wall or grammar wall, you want students to help build.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaning Objectives - \u0026nbsp;Put these at the from of the classroom so students can always access them.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ9Z_QkGUnE/V4wvep9Qr1I/AAAAAAAABas/UuXXmKxuZgkdCweNkf6V_v5RojsM5XmVQCEw/s1600/Slide11.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE Grammar Charts\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parts-of-Speech-Posters-1261047\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yZXhp0saSLU/V4wve3c59EI/AAAAAAAABas/6GKzWa-O_7YO-LPC3buhKqsI3FQQODitACEw/s1600/Slide13.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlphabet\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e in my store by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-2252617\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfLKDcGNix0/V4wvhyeKzWI/AAAAAAAABas/wwo87zjJnp0bma7gAzpEqzgF0mMxtiOCgCEw/s1600/Slide14.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nFind these \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREE Number Representation Posters\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Numbers-1-10-Anchor-Chart-Freebie-1986497\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vdbDvqtN_KM/V4wvZEhQCKI/AAAAAAAABas/4nqbQt3xdDIEvL-4G1ICkt6-FleR5jigACEw/s1600/Slide07.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nPlan this out carefully. The first week of school is the most important because you are setting the stage for the rest of the year! This week (along with the first month to two months,) should be management practice and building a strong learning community in your classroom. Introduce students to daily routines such as morning message and calendar to help with classroom management.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nCarefully plan activities that get students familiar with their surroundings (classroom and school.)\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScavenger hunt around the school. This is a great reminder for returning students and helps new students feel at ease in their new community\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScavenger hunt in the classroom to help students know where supplies are, where their back pack goes, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice following directions with Simon Says.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLot and Lots of read alouds!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftivities are great for teaching procedures about using glue, scissors, and crayons. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce subject areas one at a time and use a review activity to practice procedures during that time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames to teach procedures during centers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"480\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sbJQr8t5Kq0/V4wviQq9m-I/AAAAAAAABas/wnDPfwqPXTUxXXT-ctMMcC3wcXZehuY6ACEw/s1600/Slide16.png\" width\u003d\"640\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nYou can find this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack to School Bingo\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Bingo-Addition-and-Subtraction-within-10-2610287\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aWWvecyeRO4/V4wvbH2EryI/AAAAAAAABas/Xh45nTB0my0th8NdPoWguxmYkw9iwKZKACEw/s1600/Slide08.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nNow that your classroom is ready for students, take a moment to get some things ready for yourself.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurriculum maps\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweekly planner\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereading binder, math binder, writing binder\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent information sheets, health forms, and parent contact information sheets\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteacher desk area (pictures of family, vases, personal touches, etc.)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\nI like to take this time to organize things I will need for the first few weeks. Getting together my reading binder, assessments, math games, etc is important for me to feel calm during those first few weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"640\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6SRu6J2PVM/V4wwMrI6U0I/AAAAAAAABbI/6C-HSJD4FOEyc6Ke1uosXRxjII4iWu19wCEw/s1600/slide%2B3.png\" width\u003d\"480\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\nFind this \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eReading Binder\u003c/a\u003e by clicking \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Binder-2563899\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e or on the picture.\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Classroom-Confetti/Category/Back-to-School-218792\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"300\" src\u003d\"https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYxmE1eycaE/V4wvbBP__lI/AAAAAAAABas/npXCJdykgxwa3wSf34patti8VjP75bbvQCEw/s1600/Slide09.png\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nAh! You are ready! Great job! As the first few weeks go on feel free to change things in your classroom. We all know things don't always go as panned so differentiate your classroom to your group of kiddos. Enjoy the first weeks of school!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\nHappy Teaching!\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" src\u003d\"https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fvacm_PAZuE/VRMxK7L7F-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/EDO14gqSeAc/s1600/Signature%2B1.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/feeds/2750872699183837172/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/07/the-before-back-to-school-list.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/2750872699183837172"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/7228079125721694173/posts/default/2750872699183837172"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://www.classroomconfetti.com/2016/07/the-before-back-to-school-list.html","title":"The (Before) Back to School List"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Classroom Confetti"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/13154427623291685993"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YY08lkNBd7M/V4wvVUiN3uI/AAAAAAAABas/Uvy2wnAhzVMeJyPfAK2s__tYEPlEs8g4wCEw/s72-c/Slide01.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}}]}});