{"id":17295,"date":"2024-05-13T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/?p=17295"},"modified":"2024-05-15T07:01:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T14:01:54","slug":"6-things-to-do-before-summer-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/6-things-to-do-before-summer-break\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things To Do Before Summer Break You’ll Thank Yourself For in August!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re still in school for a few more weeks I’ve got some tips to help you before you leave for break! If you’re already out, Happy Summer! Here are 6 things to do before summer break that you’ll thank yourself for in August!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Take pictures of your classroom set up. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Standing in the middle of the room and taking pictures or video of all four walls has has saved me so much time! Getting a photo of each wall in your classroom before summer break will make much it easier to set up next year. I can never quite remember where I hung everything the year before and having pictures saves a lot of trial and error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A picture will show you where you started your number line so it fits on the wall or how you arranged your calendar and math wall to fit in a specific space. Taking a picture of your center rotation boards is a good idea too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Pack your classroom in zones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using large tubs and packing my room in zones only took me 18 years to figure out! Once I did though, it was life changing! This post<\/a> will show you how to divide the room into zones and how to strategically pack up before summer break to make set up next year a snap!<\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Make a list of supplies you need for next year. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many schools give teachers a small supply budget for each school year. Depending on your school this is expected to cover things like office supplies, construction paper, file folders etc. Mine is no different and we place our supply order before we leave for the summer. Starting a list as you clean out cupboards and begin to pack saves you from wracking your brain later and makes sure you order what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab these FREE classroom supply labels<\/a> to use next year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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4. Organize your digital files and save your passwords. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My digital files are usually a mess by the end of the year. Take some time to organize your files before summer break and trash the ones you don’t use. Write down important school and program passwords and lock them in your desk or save them in your phone. You will probably be required to change those passwords when you report back to school, but many of the learning sites you use won’t require that and having the passwords handy saves a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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