In this episode of the One Tired Teacher podcast turned Two Tired Teacher podcast, we share our tips for building classroom community for the entire year.

Mornings can be tough for both kids and teachers. Learn about some of the best ways to start your day so that everyone is ready to learn!

To help you make the most of the first week back, here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind.

Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss the five helpful things you must try this school year. We hope you stick around!

Today two tired teachers sit down and discuss setting up a classroom while on a budget. I mean let's get real. Setting up a Pinterest-worthy classroom is EXPENSIVE and takes A LOT of time. So come get some tips on making it a whole lot easier!

Back to school can be a hectic time for teachers. It is important for teachers to take care of themselves so that they in turn can take care of their students. Stick around.

In today's episode, I will share three tips for helping students avoid back-to-school anxiety. I hope you will join me.

Today I will share two tips to get your school year started. I hope your year is excellent!

Back to school can be a struggle for sure. But not if we have just the right procedures in place AND we have the winning mindset. Join me today as I talk to you about rocking the first week of school!

Take some notes from your virtual meet the teacher night and bring them into your face-to-face Open House. Today we are talking about preparing for Meet the Teacher Night. Save some valuable time, and join me.

On today's podcast, I share 7 steps to big-picture thinking to help balance detailed oriented planning. Make planning easier and more efficient by using both picture-picture and details in your planning this school year.

Today we will be talking about the power of habit building and the impact habits can have on your results. We will talk about an excellent book titled Atomic Habits by James Clear. You will find that just a 1% change can have a compounded interest on your desired result. I hope you'll join me.

Now if getting ready for school was really as easy as listening to 5 podcasts life as an educator would be so much better! Let's get real. You and I both know it isn't. We know that it takes more than the time given us to get everything all set. Most teachers I know have to go back weeks before school actually begins. It's a lot to ask, and we are often not thanked for doing it. So I want to say on behalf of children across the world- THANK YOU! Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to excellence. Even if you do it to save your own sanity, THANK YOU! You continue to make a difference in the lives of others.

Today we will be talking about all things organization. This topic can be pretty tricky for those of us who are not necessarily gifted in this area. {I do like to keep the following quote in mind when my space gets less than tidy. LOL}

Classroom set up requires a great deal of intentional thinking. Where is your furniture? Can you get around quickly? Do you offer an alternative seating option? Do you have a cool down spot? Remember that proximity is the key.

Procedures and routines are such a vital part of a well-run classroom. Without them, everything falls apart. For real! Every time I have ever disliked a time in my school day it has all come down to what procedure I had in place during that time. Systems really are that crucial.

Today we talk all about getting into the right mindset for back-to-school. When we know that what we do has a purpose, we have to find ways to motivate and inspire ourselves to do the job well.

Getting your classroom ready for back-to-school can often feel like a daunting and overwhelming task. I mean you have back-to-school decor and decorations to figure out, open house, beginning of the year essentials and back-to-school printables to prepare and copy. The list could go on and on! But you get my point.

One Tired Teacher takes the trials and treasures of being a teacher or an educator and tells it like it is. Let’s wake up to this system and start talking!