The Present Teacher Blog

The first day of school is right around the corner.

Your classroom is set up. The name tags are in place. The supply bins are color-coded, and everything looks picture perfect.

But there’s a questio...

Will Your First Day of School Be Smooth — or Stressful?

You’ve been dreaming of the moment you finally get the keys to your very own classroom.

You’ve imagined it over and over: Students walk in qui...

How to Design a Distraction-Free Classroom That Actually Works

You’ve taught before—or maybe you’re entering your second or third year—and you’ve realized something big:

While creating a cute, theme...

Are you a first-year teacher wondering how to actually prepare over the summer? You're not alone.

When I was getting ready for my first school year, I spent hours on Pinterest researching classroom t...

When I was a first-year teacher, I was terrified of Back to School Night.

I spent hours wondering:

• What will families think of me?

• What if I forget something important?

• Will I make a g

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I’ll never forget my first day of school as a new teacher.

I had the cutest classroom. My bulletin boards were Pinterest-worthy. I had a stack of activities prepped and printed. I thought I was ready...

When I first started teaching, I spent two months prepping for back to school.

I skipped out on summer fun, stressed over every bulletin board, and focused on all the wrong things. And the worst part...

Are you a new or first-year teacher who just found out you have a Meet the Teacher Night coming up—and your heart is already racing?

You’re probably wondering:

• What am I supposed to say?

• Ho

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