A scope and sequence for any class is a list of each unit name and the name of each lesson underneath that, in the order you want to teach them. It's often required by school administration but I find it SUPER USEFUL to keep me on track during the year.
Tag: Teacher Planning Workbook
Webinar replay: Making a Great Syllabus
https://youtu.be/h60wU4_Y_ew If you're looking for even more planning tips and tricks, grab a copy of my '20-'21 Teacher Planning Workbook!
What to include on your syllabus
The syllabus might be the most underrated document in teaching. It’s often SO boring, but it can be SO useful. Personally, I believe the key to a having a great syllabus is to make it short. Your syllabus should reference the key information for your class, and it should tell students and parents exactly what you expect.
Defining your Curriculum
What is a curriculum? In short, it's what you teach. Ok so you're good to go plan it now, right!? Let me take you through the steps I use to create my curriculum each year.
Summer 2020 Teacher Prep Ideas
"I don't know what the fall is going to look like so what can I even prepare now!?" - all teachers everywhere.
IT’S HERE!! Introducing the ’20-’21 Teacher Planning Workbook
The '20-'21 Teacher Planning Workbook is now LIVE on Amazon. Get your copy today! This workbook outlines the exact process I go through each year when I plan for the upcoming school year. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, stop thinking and worrying and just get the workbook! It takes you through every step to [...]
Sneak Peak! ’20-’21 Teacher Planning Workbook
TOMORROW my '20-'21 Teacher Planning Workbook will be live on Amazon! I created this workbook because it's what I want to use to plan for next year. It's full of meaningful reflection questions and space for planning everything from your classroom set-up (if we're in-person), to supplies, to calendars, and even clubs.
Reflecting on the 2019-2020 School Year
I've been on summer break for a few weeks now, so I've decompressed enough to start unpacking exactly what happened this spring! Needless to say, THIS. YEAR. WAS. CRAZY. While I was in the thick of remote teaching, I honestly felt a lot like I did my first year teaching...
Define Your Teacher “WHY”
What is your Teacher "Why"? What even IS a Teacher "Why"? Your Teacher "Why" is a few sentences or a paragraph about why you first became a teacher, and what keeps you in teaching year after year. Teaching isn't just a job, it's a profession with a clear impact. And for many teachers it's their vocation.
MUST-HAVE Teacher Supplies
I LOVE school supplies, but what teacher doesn't? I think the hardest thing for teachers (especially those in their first year) is HOLDING BACK from buying ALL the supplies. So I'm going to share my bare bones list with you.
Julia Ziac 