New Student Bags

Setting up your classroom is stressful and exhausting, and just when you get everything "just so," the phone rings and it's the secretary saying "Hi Mr./Mrs. ____.  You're getting a new student."  You find yourself scrambling, looking through everything you've JUST PUT AWAY AND ORGANIZED.  Can this be?!  10 minutes until your meet the teacher event!?!  

The story highlighted above has absolutely happened to me more than once, and I'm betting it's happened to you as well.  If it hasn't yet....it will.  

Don't worry, though.  I've got you covered!  Many years ago, I started making "New Student Bags."  As I was setting up my classroom (and labeling ALL THE THINGS), I kept a few of each item out...think take-home folders, homework club cutouts, nametags, clip chart clips, equity sticks, contact cards, back to school paperwork, etc...I compiled the items and created kits to use when a new student is on the way.

These bags have been the ultimate game-changer in my career.  Seems so simple, but take it from an 18 year veteran, you WILL LOVE THIS HACK.  So write yourself a lil' reminder to create your bags as you set up your room this year.  

xo

Megan