This episode reminds us of important themes at the start of a new school year, such as the value of building strong relationships with students, establishing routines collaboratively, and embracing fresh starts for both teachers and students. Whether you are new to teaching or a veteran, we all make mistakes; it’s part of the process. Finding support networks and ongoing learning are essential for a successful year for us all.

Resources and ideas from this episode:

• Create a “Get to Know Me” Slideshow, “Tell me about your child/student in 1 million words or less.”
• Student Inventory ideas (share PDF)
• Class agreements template (share PDF)
• Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED
• Curate your favorite social media platform to have things that make you laugh or bring you joy
• Aaron’s reading: The Autobiography of MJ: Amazon.com: For the Love of the Game: My Story: 9780609602065: Michael Jordan, Mark Vancil: Books

Prefer to watch the episode instead? Check it out on Vimeo: The First Stitch: The Beauty of Beginning Again with Aaron Logan

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