START‑THE‑SEMESTER CHECKLIST

Inspired by resources from K12IRC.org

🌟 SEASONAL & THEMATIC LESSONS

  • Explore winter or seasonal activities
  • Pick 2–3 high‑engagement first‑week lessons
  • Add one thematic unit to early‑semester plans

📚 LESSON PLAN REFRESH

  • Browse new lesson plans by subject/grade
  • Bookmark 3–5 go‑to lesson plan sites
  • Choose one new activity per subject

🧰 TEACHER TOOLKIT RESET

  • Review classroom management tools
  • Add updated digital tools or reference sites
  • Organize your essential teaching resources

📖 LITERACY & READING BOOST

  • Select a weekly read‑aloud or literacy activity
  • Prepare 2–3 mini‑lessons for early routines
  • Refresh independent reading expectations

🤝 BUILD CLASSROOM COMMUNITY

  • Choose a Week‑1 community‑building activity
  • Add a daily SEL warm‑up
  • Review PD or self‑care resources

💻 CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

  • Explore new tech‑integration ideas
  • Add one digital activity to your syllabus
  • Update tech expectations for students

🗓️ PLAN YOUR FIRST TWO WEEKS

  • Select 5–7 ready‑to‑use lessons
  • Build a two‑week pacing guide
  • Include one hands‑on and one digital activity each week

🌐 CONNECT WITH K12IRC

  • Follow K12IRC on social platforms
  • Bookmark the site for updates
  • Share one helpful resource with a colleague

🎒 FINAL PREP BEFORE STUDENTS ARRIVE

  • Print or upload all lesson plans
  • Organize digital bookmarks
  • Prep materials for Week 1
  • Add seasonal or thematic décor