It's back-to-school...elementary style! Elementary school teachers know too well the stresses of preparing for multiple subjects, classroom decor, routines, and systems. Carolyn Gardner tells us what to focus on so that we can truly be prepared for that first day of school. She also has a FABULOUS freebie just for my listeners to help you prepare and organize for back-to-school. Click on this link to grab her FREE back-to-school planning guide! We discuss: The common struggles new elementary teachers face How to prepare when you haven't seen your classroom How to ensure success and less overwhelm those first few months Where you can find Carolyn: Her website: The Proactive Teacher Twitter: @ProactiveTchr Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheProactiveTeacher/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theproactiveteacher/ Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at [email protected] Connect with me Subscribe to Apple PodcastsGoogle Play Music, or Stitcher Join my Facebook Group Message me through Instagram

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