💯 Top 10 Free Resources to Start a New Semester PLUS Brand New QOTD Notebook for 3rd 9 Weeks!
IN THIS EMAIL:
Welcome from Tyler (hey, that’s me!)
NEW RESOURCE: Brand New Quote of the Day Bell Ringer Notebook for the 3rd 9 Weeks!
Top 10 Templates/Resources for a New Semester (as decided by ChatGPT)
Shameless plug to come speak at your school this summer and/or you to follow your dreams and join the Honor Roll!
What up, you Amazing Educator!
NEW SEMESTER, NEW ME!
So, I’m still trying to figure out the best ways to support wonderful teachers (like yourself) and I thought I’d try something new this semester.
This semester, ya boi (it’s me, I’m ya boi, it’s me) is going to try to consolidate tips, resources, and encouragement into 1 of these emails every week (unless Squarespace maxes me out for the month).
Each section of the email will have a different thing, so scroll until you see something you like and/or block me and call your teacher BFF and let them know YOU DONE with the Google Guy from Instagram.
OKAY I LOVE YOU HOPE YOU LIKE IT AND HAVE THE BEST SEMESTER EVER OF YOUR WHOLE LIFE!
-Tyler
💥NEW FREE RESOURCE (finally) - QUOTE OF THE DAY BELL RINGER NOTEBOOK (for the 3rd 9 weeks)
MAKE A COPY OF THE NOTEBOOK - CLICK HERE
Quote of the Day Notebook - Make a Copy for each student and have them start the class by reflecting on famous quotes and what they mean to them!
To this day, this is still my favorite resource I’ve ever made teachers. Not just cause it took (in the words of that kid from The Sandlot) FOREVERRRRRR, but because I love the great conversations it starts for students and teachers!
Change anything you want
Go into Google Classroom (or the LMS you’re required to use) and make a copy for each student to fill out each day!
Here are some more direct links to related resources:
🗂️ TOP 10 RESOURCES/TEMPLATES TO START A NEW SEMESTER (as curated by ChatGPT)
In order to not have human bias on my own resources, I uploaded my free teacher resources/templates doc into ye ole ChatGPT and asked it to pick the Top 10 Resources that could help teachers AND HERE’S WHAT OUR ROBOT EMPEROR PICKED AND WHY!
(early) P.S. I’ve been tossing shorts up on the tiktok (r.i.p?) and the instagram and the facebook and the youtube if you prefer these explanations in a southern accent! 😂🤦🏼♂️
1. Back-2-School Starter Kit
Problem Solved: Helps teachers get organized quickly for the new semester by providing essential tools and templates to streamline setup and planning.
2. Getting to Know You Form
Problem Solved: Aids in building rapport with new or returning students by collecting information about their interests, goals, and learning preferences.
3. Curriculum Map Template
Problem Solved: Simplifies long-term planning by providing a framework to align lesson objectives, activities, and assessments with standards.
4. Interactive Digital Notebook (Full Semester)
Problem Solved: Supports student engagement and organization by offering a digital platform for tracking learning throughout the semester.
5. Classroom Discipline Form (Teacher Reported)
Problem Solved: Establishes consistent documentation for managing classroom behavior and communicating effectively with parents and administration.
6. Quote of the Day Template (Full Semester)
Problem Solved: Encourages daily reflection and critical thinking by integrating inspirational or thought-provoking quotes into classroom routines.
7. Parent Info Collection Form
Problem Solved: Facilitates clear communication with parents by gathering essential contact information and preferences early in the semester.
8. Google Cheat Sheet for Teachers
Problem Solved: Enhances productivity by providing quick tips and shortcuts for effectively using Google tools in the classroom.
9. Positive Student Action Form
Problem Solved: Promotes a positive classroom environment by recognizing and documenting constructive student behaviors.
10. ChatGPT Prompts: Creating Lesson Plans
Problem Solved: Saves time and improves lesson quality by providing AI-generated ideas for engaging and well-structured lesson plans.
💯SHAMELESS PLUG (to come work with your teachers and/or kick off your new school year Fall 2025)!
Not sure what you’re looking for this summer, but I can probably help with it!
In the summers, I get the opportunity to work with schools, train teachers, kick it at conferences, and even do lil keynotes to kick off school years! Sounds pretentious to say keynote, but I promise it’s fun, informative, and packed with practical resources)!
I’ve been attending back-to-school events for 35 years, and Tyler’s presentation was the best I’ve ever been to!
-Steve from Texas
If you’d like me to come speak, feel free to forward this to the person who schedules your school’s summer trainings and back-to-school events! My goal is to make you a HERO for recommending me!
