266. 7 Low-Effort Ways to Get Ahead, Whenever You Feel Like It

In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite summer philosophies: recovery and readiness. To focus on the ‘readiness’ side of things, we share seven simple tasks that take 10 minutes or less but can help you feel more prepared for the new school year without turning your summer into a work project. From choosing your first-day outfit and first read-aloud to updating your emergency kit and collecting community-building activities, these small actions can prevent last-minute stress and help you ease into back-to-school season with greater confidence and peace of mind.

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Resources:

• How to use Canva email templates
• How to create an email signature in Canva
• Kid friendly pop playlist
• Calming piano playlist
• Hulken bag large
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• Clevermade Hulken knock off (read reviews!)
• Preorder our book Structure and Spark
• Join The Teacher Approved Club
• Connect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindow
• Shop our teacher-approved resources
• Join our Teacher Approved Facebook group
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!
• Leave a comment or rating on Spotify

Related Episodes to Enjoy:

• Episode 262. Crashing Isn't Resting: The Summer Teacher Mistake to Skip This Year
• Episode 263. Can't Miss Classic: Stop Letting Guilt and Panic Steal Your Teacher Summer
• Episode 209. The Most Important Back-To-School Prep No One Talks About
• Episode 27. Your One Word Theme for The Year

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