Key Takeaways:
· To finish the school year strong, there a few key things every teacher must do in January.
· From professional development books on literacy to storage bins, Scholastic has all the essential teacher resources you need to ensure success this school year.
The new year is the perfect time to take stock of everything you need to do to finish the school year strong. While your list of things to do may be growing, there are a few simple, yet important things, you should cross off your to-do lists now, so you’ll enjoy smooth sailing the rest of school year and beyond.
Stay organized.
Staying organized through the school year is always a challenge, but the simplest solutions are often the most effective. These convenient and sturdy plastic bins are perfect for storing books and other important teaching materials to keep your classroom neat and tidy all year long.
Help your students become stronger readers.
Your classroom library is a constant work in progress. Whether you’re looking to round out your nonfiction section or add titles to promote a deeper understanding of cultural equity and diversity, we’re here to help. And while you’re at it, be sure to add a few professional development books to your bookshelf that will help you meet the needs of all your young readers. By devoting a little extra time to your classroom library and your own professional development, you’ll end the year with a group of strong readers who understand the value of a good book.
With an organized classroom and an ever-growing classroom library filled with high-interest reads and professional development bestsellers, you and students will accomplish all your goals for teaching and learning this school year.
For more teaching tools to finish the school year strong, check out these other must-have teacher resources from Scholastic.
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