✨ Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades ✨
Your step-by-step guide to a confident, organized start to the school year!
Feeling overwhelmed by everything you think you need to do before school starts?
Wondering what’s essential to get done now—and what can wait?
You’re not alone.
Back-to-school prep can be stressful, especially for upper elementary teachers navigating big expectations and even bigger to-do lists.
That’s why I created the Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades guidebook—your shortcut to a calm, confident, and well-prepared start to the school year.
🧩 Inside the Guidebook, You’ll Learn:
- Exactly what to do now—and what can safely wait
- How to set up your classroom efficiently and effectively
- Step-by-step strategies for teaching routines and procedures for this age group
- What to teach the first day, first week, and first six weeks
- Tips for organizing your time and avoiding burnout
- How to "clear the decks" in your personal life so you’re not stretched too thin
Plus, if you just got hired and only have 1–2 days to prep—I’ve got a custom checklist just for you.
📚 What You Get:
✅ A printable planning guide that walks you through every step ($50 value)
✅ Customizable checklists to match your needs ($10 value)
✅ Hundreds of practical tips and planning prompts ($10 value)
✅ Organization checklists to keep you focused and stress-free ($10 value)
Total Value: $80
Your Price: $19
💬 Real Talk:
Schools tell you what to teach—but rarely how to set up your classroom, organize your routines, or prepare your mindset. That’s where this guidebook comes in.
Written by a veteran teacher and instructional coach with 30+ years of experience, this guide was made specifically for upper elementary teachers like you—whether you're new to the grade or just want a smarter way to prep.
👏 Imagine Starting the Year With:
- A clear plan for what to do (and when)
- A classroom that’s ready without the overwhelm
- Procedures that actually work with 4th and 5th graders
More time for yourself and less last-minute scrambling
YOUR PRICE:
$19!
Finally, here is everything you need to prepare for back-to-school in upper elementary grades!
🎉 Get Ready to Feel:
✅ Prepared
✅ Productive
✅ And totally confident heading into the year
No more guessing. No more burnout. Just the support and strategy you need to thrive.
👉 Grab your copy of the Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades guidebook now and start the year strong.
You’ve got this—and I’ve got your back.
A printable guidebook to help you organize & plan for your classroom setup, routines, and procedures. In addition, I have included tips and suggestions for upper elementary teaching based on over three decades of experience!
($50 value)
Lots of tips plus checklists to add your ideas and tasks
($10 value)
Hundreds of suggestions for you to use now or in the future!
($10 value)
Helpful checklists for getting and staying organized with your time!
($10 value)
I am a teacher and instructional coach with over thirty years of experience, and I’m excited to help you make your teaching life more sustainable.
Once upon a time, I, too, was faced with teaching an upper elementary grade (fourth grade in my case) and needing help figuring out how to set up my classroom for success. There were so many things to do, and I had no idea how to prioritize all the tasks.
After years of experience and learning from other successful upper elementary teachers, I have put together the ultimate get-started guide in my Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades guidebook.
Now it’s your turn! The Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades guidebook has everything you need to prepare, organize, and plan for a successful teaching experience immediately without burning yourself out before you even begin!
You can look forward to:
- Tips and suggestions for when to do what
- Planning for your classroom set-up, classroom routines and procedures
- Setting up your upper elementary classroom for success
- Developing, teaching, and reinforcing the class routines and procedures for this age group
- Tips for organizing all the things
- Strategies for taking care of #1 (that would be you!) and avoiding burnout
I’m excited to support you as you make your upper elementary teaching life sustainable!
You might be wondering . . .
After I purchase, how will I receive my product?
You’ll receive a link for the guidebook on Thrive Cart.
Will I receive anything in the mail?
No. The guidebook is a digital resource.
Do I need any special programs or apps to get the most out of Get Started Teaching in Upper Elementary Grades?
You will need access to a printer to print the guidebook. Although I created it with photos included, it can be printed in black and white.
How long will it take for me to go through the course?
It depends. If you are not new to your school, you can skip the part about “Getting to Know Your School.” If you have more time to think and plan, take all the time you need! But if you just got hired and need to prepare quickly, there is a checklist just for you.
After I start using Get Started Teaching in Upper Elementary Grades, if I have more questions, who can I ask?
Me! I will share my contact information in the course workbook.
Can you remind me of everything that's included in Get Started Teaching in Upper Elementary Grades??
Of course! The Back to School Planning in Upper Elementary Grades guidebook includes sections that teach you various strategies for successfully planning your classroom setup, routines, and procedures. In addition, the guidebook includes notes and checklists for planning, along with numerous tips based on over thirty years of successful upper elementary teaching and coaching experience.
TODAY'S PRICE:
JUST $19!
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You are purchasing a digital product that includes slides as well as a workbook you can print and use for yourself. You will not receive anything in the mail. Check your email for immediate delivery and get started feeling prepared and confident today!