Welcome to Day 6 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources!
Today’s gift is one of the most foundational of all—because clear routines and expectations are the secret sauce to a calm and confident classroom.
If you’ve ever made it halfway through the day and thought, “Wait… did I ever teach them how to sharpen a pencil?”—you’re not alone. 😅
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Why This Freebie Matters
Teaching procedures isn’t just about classroom management—it’s about empowering students to move through the day with confidence and independence.
These tools will help you:
- Teach and reinforce routines from Day 1 (and after breaks!)
- Minimize interruptions with clear, visual cues
- Create a classroom culture of mutual respect and self-management
- Save time and reduce stress—for both you and your students
Even seasoned teachers know: re-teaching expectations is part of the magic ✨
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Gift #1: Classroom Procedures Checklist
This printable checklist includes all the essential procedures you’ll want to explicitly teach during those first few weeks—so nothing falls through the cracks.
✅ A handy Classroom Procedures Checklist
🎁 Gift #2: Hand Signal Posters
These multicultural, printable posters are a quiet way for students to communicate common needs (like bathroom, pencil, tissue, question)—reducing disruptions and keeping your flow intact.
✅ A printable Hand Signal Posters to help minimize interruptions
Pro tip: Revisit both tools after long weekends, holidays, and breaks to keep your classroom running smoothly all year long.
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🍫 Positive Behavior Rewards + Easy Incentive Tools
Because celebrating what’s going right in your classroom is just as important as managing what’s not.
And there’s still plenty of joy on the way:
- 🏆 Whole Class Reward Charts
- 🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
- 💛 SEL Tools and Classroom Games
- …with even more surprises coming!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
Whether you’re easing back in or already knee-deep in prep mode, these 25 freebies are here to lighten your load and bring a little magic to your planning.
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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