✨ The Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School
Start the Year with Confidence, Community & Calm
You know how important the first days of school are.
You want smooth routines, strong relationships, and a classroom community that supports learning from day one.
But how do you make that happen without the overwhelm?
That’s where the Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School comes in.
This printable guidebook was created by a veteran teacher and instructional coach with over 30 years of experience in upper elementary grades—and it’s here to help you confidently plan those all-important first days.
✅ With this guide, you’ll learn how to:
- Teach and reinforce routines without lecturing all day
- Build a strong classroom community through age-appropriate activities
- Help students get to know each other—and you!
- Begin your content with low-stress academic activities
- Set expectations for behavior, collaboration, and work habits
- Reflect and adjust as needed
📘 What’s Included:
- Step-by-step printable guidebook to plan your setup and first three days ($50 value)
- Editable planning templates to customize your activities and schedule ($10 value)
- Tips and sample activities for community building, routines, and early academics
- Ideas for decor, organization, and protecting your personal time during prep
- Activities that are fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate—no fluff or time-fillers
Total Value: $70
Your Price: $19
💬 Sound Familiar?
You’ve seen dozens of first-week ideas online, but you’re still wondering:
- What actually works for upper elementary students?
- How can I set up my classroom and still feel calm?
- How do I balance team-building, teaching expectations, and real academics?
This guide answers all of that—step-by-step.
🎉 What This Means for You:
✔ A clear plan for a smooth and successful start
✔ Less guesswork and stress
✔ A classroom community that’s ready to learn
✔ Confidence in how you’re starting your year
YOUR PRICE:
$19!
Finally, here is everything you need to plan your first two weeks of school in upper elementary grades!
📥 Ready to Feel Prepared, Not Panicked?
Grab the Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School and make your back-to-school planning simpler, smoother, and way more sustainable.
You’ve got this—and I’ve got your back.
A printable guidebook to help you organize & plan for your classroom setup and first three days’ plans. Additionally, I have included tips and suggestions for upper elementary activities, drawing on over three decades of experience. ($50 value)
($50 value)
Editable planning templates to add your own ideas
($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 needed help figuring out how to set up my classroom for success. There were so many things to do and I had no idea where to start.
After years of experience and learning from other successful upper elementary teachers, I have put together the Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School.
Now it’s your turn! The Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School has everything you need to prepare 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 setting up your classroom for success
- Planning for community-building and establishing relationships
- Tips for teaching routines, procedures, and expectations
- Age-appropriate activities for the first two weeks
- Suggestions for beginning your content area teaching
- Setting up your upper elementary classroom for success
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 The Upper Elementary Teacher's Guide to the First Two Weeks of School?
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. Some teachers like to read through the entire guidebook at one time, but others prefer to just take it one section at a time. Do whatever suits your style and doesn't overwhelm you!
After I start using The Upper Elementary Teachers Guide to the First Two Weeks of School, 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 the Upper Elementary Teacher's Guide to the First Two Weeks of School?
Of course! The Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide to the First Two Weeks of School includes sections that teach you different strategies for successfully planning your classroom setup, routines, and procedures. In addition, the guidebook consists of suggestions for community-building and establishing relationships, tips for teaching routines, procedures, and expectations, age-appropriate activities for the first two weeks, suggestions for beginning your content area teaching, tips for setting up your upper elementary classroom for success, tips for teachingand reinforcing the class routines and procedures for this age group, and strategies for taking care of yourself and avoiding burnout. All of these tips are based on over thirty years of successful upper elementary teaching and coaching.
It’s time to plan your prepared, productive, and confident upper elementary teaching year!
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!