Summer has officially ended for me. School is back in session! Here in Georgia, school is starting back up, with the first day of school being today. The students can rushing in ready to start a new year. Teachers came in their nicest clothes to greet students with smiling faces. Everyone was ready to get back to learning. My first day was pretty awesome. I got right into setting up procedures and rules for my classroom. I teach Spanish at an elementary school and I see every student at my school. It was great to see the familiar faces of my students from last year, and also to meet some new friends. So, today I want to make a list of things to take care of before the first day of school. For teachers, there is so much to get set up and ready. Here are my top essential things I get ready before the first day of school. 1. Lesson Plan - Definitely be always prepared with a lesson plan. Make sure the lesson plan is engaging and relevant for students. In addition, it's better