Are you new to Kinder, 1st, or 2nd grade? Are you feeling overwhelmed to start the new school year and don’t know where to start organizing your classroom or what to teach for the first 10 days of school?
I’ve got some exciting news for you!
Join me and my Membership teachers this July for Empowering Connection, a dynamic online bootcamp designed specifically for K-2 teachers who want to start the school year with strong classroom systems, meaningful relationships, and a solid academic foundation.
This is What You’ll Learn:
✅ Classroom Systems & Organization – Set up a structured yet flexible classroom that fosters learning and independence. ✅ Building Strong Student Relationships – Learn proven strategies to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom community. ✅ The First 10 Days of Instruction – Get detailed plans for reading, writing, math, phonics, social studies, and science to ensure a smooth and successful start.
Why Join?
- Gain confidence in your back-to-school preparation!
- Walk away with ready-to-use strategies & resources!
- Connect with a supportive community of educators!
- A chance to win TPT or Amazon Gift Cards!
- All of your burning questions about Back to School answered!
- Many opportunities to post pictures of your classroom for feedback!
My Back to School Bootcamp FREE is for K-2 teachers who are brand new or veteran teachers wanting to try some new and fresh ideas to start the new school year! From July 13-17, you will be provided with live training for 5 days in a Pop-up Facebook Group.
Each live training will include a make-and-take where we will create your back-to-school interactive notebook for the first day of Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies! You will get to download all of my first day lessons for FREE! Here are the lesson examples that we will make together!
If you really love my FREE first day lesson plans and want more! You can purchase the First 10 Days of Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Phonics, and Social Studies for $10.00 each. These lesson plans include objectives, suggested mentor texts, differentiated interactive notebooks, writing craftivites and how to teach the “I Do, We Do, and You Do”.
Or, if you want to go all in, you can purchase the All Access Pass for $67.00 it includes all 9 Easy Back-to-School Modules!
Each Module is worth 1 hour of CPE credit- so if you purchase the All Access Pass, that’s 9 hours worth of CPE credit that you can knock out for the new school year! I’m CPE certified and can give you the hours that you need for your PD credit! Here are the modules you can choose from:
So, imagine walking into the school year with confidence, calm, and everything ready to go.
Picture this…
Your reading block has interactive anchor charts and engaging mentor texts — done for you and ready to launch a love of reading.
Your writing block includes differentiated, hands-on notebook activities that hook even the most reluctant writers.
Your math block is filled with ready-to-use math games and stations that make learning exciting and meaningful.
Your science time is packed with simple, engaging investigations that get students thinking like scientists.
Your phonics lessons are structured, hands-on, and designed to build foundational skills in fun, meaningful ways.
Your social studies block is cross-curricular — woven into reading, writing, and classroom discussions that deepen understanding.
Your behavior management plan is clearly laid out, positive, and ready to create a classroom culture of respect and responsibility from day one.
Your Meet the Teacher Night is already planned — organized, thoughtful, and sure to impress families.
And last but not least, your classroom systems? They’re streamlined, organized, and ready to run smoothly from the moment your students walk through the door.
No last-minute scrambling. No piles of prep. Just easy-to-implement systems that support your students and your sanity.
Want to get on my Waitlist? Click on the picture below to sign up, and you’ll get my Back to School Checklist for streamlining your classroom into a well-oiled literacy machine!
This resource includes Checklists for:
Classroom Organization/Set Up
Reader’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop
Math Workshop
Science
Social Studies
Behavior Management
Meet the Teacher & Parent Night
Teacher Wishlist
Literacy Centers
Check out my Video below to get more insight about my Back to School Bootcamp!
I will go through each module that you can purchase separately during the Bootcamp or go all in with the All Access Pass:
Module #1: Classroom Systems & Organization
Strong classroom systems and organization are the foundation for a successful school year. When students know the routines, expectations, and procedures from the very beginning, they feel confident, safe, and ready to learn.
Creating organized spaces, consistent schedules, and simple systems for transitions, supplies, and classroom management helps minimize chaos and maximize learning time. With intentional planning, teachers can build a classroom environment that encourages independence, responsibility, and meaningful student engagement from day one. I will walk you through every inch of my classroom and show you how I organize it into a well-oiled machine!
Some of the Mentor Texts I love to use are:
Module #2: The First 10 Days of Reader’s Workshop
The first 10 days of Reader’s Workshop set the tone for a year filled with meaningful reading experiences and strong literacy habits. During these first days, students learn the routines, expectations, and procedures that help the workshop run smoothly while building stamina, independence, and a love for reading.
The lessons will hook your students into reading using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts, and using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lesson 1: Why Do Readers Read?
Lesson 2: What Does Reading Time Look & Sound Like?
Lesson 3: How Do We Treat Books?
Lesson 4: Can’t Is Buried
Lesson 5: What is Your Schema?
Lesson 6 &7: Retelling BME
Lesson 8,9,&10: Text to Self Connections
By modeling expectations, practicing together, and creating a supportive reading community, teachers can help students feel confident and excited to grow as readers throughout the school year.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts I use for the first 10 Days are:
Module #3: The First 10 Days of Writer’s Workshop
The first 10 days of Writer’s Workshop are all about building confident writers and establishing a strong classroom writing community. During these first days, students learn the routines, expectations, and procedures that create a safe and supportive environment for sharing ideas and taking risks as writers.
The lessons will hook your students into writing using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lesson 1: Write From Your Heart
Lesson 2: What Does Writing Time Look Like?
Lesson 3: How to Use a Dictionary
Lesson 4: What is an Author and an Illustrator?
Lesson 5: Creating Mental Images
Through modeling, guided practice, and meaningful conversations about writing, teachers can help students develop independence, creativity, and excitement for writing throughout the school year.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts I use for the First 10 Days of Writer’s Workshop are:
Module #4: The First 10 Days of Math Workshop
The first 10 days of Math Workshop are essential for creating a classroom culture where students feel confident, engaged, and excited about learning math. During this time, students learn the routines, expectations, and procedures for participating in math discussions, using manipulatives, working independently, and collaborating with classmates.
The lessons will hook your students into math using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lesson 1: How Do We Get Home?
Lesson 2: What is a Mathematician?
Lesson 3: What is Math Workshop?
Lesson 4: What is Math Workshop?
Lesson 5: What is Math Workshop?
Lesson 6: Adding Sums of Ten
Lesson 7: Adding Sums of Ten
Lesson 8: Adding Sums of Ten
Lesson 9: Adding Sums of Ten
Lesson 10: Adding Sums of Ten
By intentionally modeling and practicing these systems, teachers can build strong mathematical thinkers while creating a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages problem-solving, perseverance, and meaningful math conversations all year long.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts I use for the first 10 Days of Math are:
Module #5: The First 10 Days of Science
The first 10 days of Science are the perfect opportunity to spark curiosity and build excitement for discovery and exploration in the classroom. During these first days, students learn the routines, expectations, and procedures for conducting investigations, using science tools safely, working collaboratively, and thinking like scientists.
The lessons will hook your students into science using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lesson 1: What is Science?
Lesson 2: What is the Scientific Method?
Lesson 3: What is a Scientist?
Lesson 4: What Are Science Tools?
Lesson 5: What Are Science Tools?
Lesson 6: Sorting Properties By Touch
Lesson 7: Sorting Properties By Sight
Lesson 8: Sorting Properties By Taste
Lesson 9: Sorting Properties By Smell
Lesson 10: Sorting Properties By Sound
By creating engaging hands-on experiences and establishing strong classroom systems early on, teachers can foster a learning environment where students feel confident asking questions, making observations, and exploring the world around them all year long.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts I use for the First 10 Days of Science are:
Module #6: Building Relationships with Students and Parents
Building strong relationships with students and parents is one of the most important parts of creating a positive and successful school year. From the very first interaction at Meet the Teacher Night, teachers have the opportunity to build trust, create open communication, and help families feel welcomed and valued.
Taking time to connect with students and their families helps create a supportive classroom community where students feel safe, encouraged, and excited to learn. Strong relationships lay the foundation for collaboration, student growth, and a year filled with meaningful connections.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts to use for Morning Meeting are:
Module #7: The First 10 Days of Phonics
The first 10 days of phonics provide the perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation for reading success while introducing important short vowel sounds like short a and short u. During these lessons, students practice hearing, identifying, reading, and spelling words with these vowel sounds through engaging hands-on activities, word building, and phonemic awareness practice.
The lessons will hook your students into phonics using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lessons 1-5: Reading and Spelling with Short A
Lessons 6-10: Reading and Spelling with Short U
By establishing clear routines and consistent phonics instruction from the very beginning, teachers can help students grow in confidence as readers while developing the decoding skills they need for future reading success.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts for the first 10 Days of Phonics are:
Module #8: The First 10 Days of Social Studies
The first 10 days of Social Studies are the perfect time to introduce classroom rules, procedures, and the importance of building a positive class community. During these first days, students learn how to work together respectfully, follow expectations, solve problems, and become responsible members of the classroom.
The lessons will hook your students into social studies using differentiated interactive notebooks, engaging mentor texts using the “I Do, We Do and You Do”.
Lesson #1: Our Class is a Family
Lesson #2: A Letter From Your Teacher
Lesson #3: We Are Kings & Queens
Lesson #4: We Are Kings & Queens
Lesson #5: Creating a Mental Image
Lesson #6: Comparing Rules
Lesson #7: Self Awareness
Lesson #8: I Can Show Self Awareness
Lesson #9: Social Awareness
Lesson #10: I Can Show Social Awareness
Through meaningful discussions, collaborative activities, and community-building experiences, teachers can create a welcoming environment where students feel valued, connected, and ready to learn together throughout the school year.
Some of my favorite Mentor Texts for the first 10 Days of Social Studies are:
Module #9: Launching Literacy Centers
Teachers will learn how to successfully launch their literacy centers using a structured behavior management system that promotes independence, accountability, and student engagement. Throughout the training, teachers will discover how to implement center checklists, teach clear expectations and routines, and create systems that help students stay focused and responsible during center time.
They will also learn practical ways to differentiate literacy centers to meet the diverse needs of learners while keeping all students actively engaged, challenged, and excited to learn. Here are my 20 Literacy Centers that I have in my classroom:
Get ready to start the school year feeling confident, organized, and inspired! This Bootcamp is designed to give you practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and supportive systems that will help you create a classroom where both you and your students can thrive from day one.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your classroom management, launch engaging workshops, build meaningful relationships, or create smooth routines, this training will equip you with everything you need for a successful start to the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your classroom and walk into the new school year feeling prepared, empowered, and excited — sign up today!
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