Episode Synopsis "001 - Getting Ready To Go Back To School"

Welcome to the Words Of Whimsy podcast, where you will find ideas, resources, and encouragement for the every-day teacher! My name is Jessica, and I am an educator, School Counselor, TPT Content Creator, and now Blogger & Podcaster! I know that as educators, our free time is precious, so I just want to say a huge thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to press play and tune in!  In this episode, we will be talking about how you can prepare yourself for going back to school strong! Back to school scaries getting you down? Whether you are a first year teacher or a long time veteran, the beginning of a new school year can bring so many emotions! I want you to know that I'm right there with ya, and I would love to share some thoughts and practicals with you that can hopefully help you to get ready for the year ahead, while still soaking up those last seconds of summer! Talking Points: Transitioning back into "Teacher Mode" & Getting Ready For the Year Reflect on previous year Re-focus: Why do you teach? Establishing habits Pick a Planner LRP, First Day Plan, & General first week (or 2) of plans Set goals (both school related and personal) ------------------------------ If you ever want to read a transcript version of this podcast or want to access the links mentioned, you can read our blog on our website at words-of-whimsy.com I would love to hear what you think and to connect throughout the school year! You can follow along with us on Facebook and on Instagram at @_wordsofwhimsy_ Also, if you’re interested in accessing our free resource library for teachers, you can head on over to our website words-of-whimsy.com to sign up and have them sent straight to you! If you like these resources or find them helpful, you can find more like them on my Teachers Pay Teachers shop as well! - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Words-Of-Whimsy If you liked today’s episode, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so that other educators like you can find our podcast as well! Want access to our Free Resource Library for teachers? This library is exclusive to Words of Whimsy subscribers! Use this link: https://mailchi.mp/1ded4151dfc1/free-resource-library to sign up and have them sent straight  to you! If you like these resources, you can find more like them on my Teachers Pay Teachers shop!

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