You know that fresh-start feeling at the beginning of the school year? Everything is new and full of promise—the supplies are sparkling, the room is arranged just right, and the students are wide-eyed and ready to learn.

This is the time to set the stage for success. Every teacher knows that one of the best ways to maintain a calm and productive classroom setting is by establishing routines and procedures for students to follow throughout the year. Of course, these things don’t just happen. They need to be planned and implemented from the very beginning. And once you’ve introduced your routines, it’s important to practice, practice, practice! Repetition is key to building strong habits and helping both you and your students form lasting memory pathways in the brain. 

That said, figuring out which routines and procedures you’ll need throughout the year—and how to implement them—can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you think through everything you’ll need to get these systems in place now.

Download our free Back-to-School guide and help start the year off right by setting up routines and procedures that support you and your students all year long!