Summer To-Do List

My previous post stated that one of my things on my summer to-do list consists of some things related to the changes for reading next year. That got me thinking about all the things I have to do over my break to prep for next school year. I have to admit, I feel like I've been kind of a slacker teacher this year and haven't done as much of my fun "above and beyond" things that I've done in years past. I've already resolved that it's not going to be that way next year and that I'm going to put in a lot of time during June and July to get off on the right foot. That said, I figured what better place than on here to write out my to-do list... I figured if I post it on here maybe there'll be some accountability and I'm sure not to lose the list in a random notebook or a slip of paper. Plus, if I put this out there for others I figure I may also want to show off what I've accommplished later on when I actually get these things done.



*sigh* I actually wish I was as motivated to finish off this school year on a fantastic note as I am to start next year... Don't get me wrong, though, my summer will be filled with tons of non-school activities (and chores)!

1. assemble and organize literacy center activities



2. figure out what the heck to do about math centers next year since we do Everyday Math now



3. label and organize my classroom library



4. label and organize the new grade level non-fiction books



5. weed out the junk in my classroom that I don't use or need



6. revamp and organize my word wall materials



7. revamp and organize my focus wall materials



8. create new lunch and library pocket charts



9. shop and blow my summer school budget at Lakeshore



10. find cool sports themed materials and ideas



11. DON'T FREAK OUT TOO MUCH ABOUT ALL OF THE CHANGES IN STORE FOR NEXT YEAR!!!

That's all I've come up with for now... I'm sure I'll think of more things later! ; )