{"id":2204,"date":"2024-04-29T14:19:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:07:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:07:33","slug":"a-teachers-guide-to-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/a-teachers-guide-to-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"A Teacher&#8217;s Guide to Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Before you gather your supplies, organise your schedule, and mentally prepare for the year ahead, take a look at our quick guide!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#rechargebatteries\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recharge Your Batteries First <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#resources\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Don&#8217;t Forget About Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#beorganised\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Be Organised<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lessonplanning\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lesson Planning is Your Best Friend <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#selfcare\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Self Care is Key! <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#saveonbacktoschool\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Save on Back to School Essentials<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to our back-to-school guide. We know that getting ready for September can often feel like a chore, but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. We have listed some tips and helpful information to help you get prepared and ready for the new semester.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"rechargebatteries\">Back to School Prep &#8211; Recharge Your Batteries <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>September soon comes around, so it&#8217;s important to relax and rejuvenate before the academic year begins. Here are some useful tips and tricks to keep you feeling great this summer. During the academic year, we slowly lose sight of our loved ones due to work obligations, such as grading papers and planning lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the summer months offering nothing but free time, why not spend some time with the ones you love? Take a trip to the park, visit a coffee shop, or simply pop over for a cuppa and a chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even enjoy a day out with friends and family, from a trip to the cinema with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/cinema-tickets?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Back+to+School&amp;utm_content=290424-cinema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40% off cinema tickets<\/a>, to a day out at one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/travel\/days-out-and-entertainment?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Back+to+School&amp;utm_content=290424-daysout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK&#8217;s favourite attractions<\/a>, you can recharge your batteries ready for a new year at school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources\"><b><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Resources, resources, resources!<\/strong><\/mark><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From pens, pencils, and erasers<\/span> to paper, having a vast collection of resources at your disposal is never a bad thing. As the next term progresses, the last thing you need is to be scrambling for a marker or using a dried-out<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ball-point pen.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"beorganised\"><b><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Back to School Organisation&nbsp;<\/mark><\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little organisation goes a long way. After all, a tidy space is a tidy mind. Take time at the beginning of the semester to ensure you are on top of your classroom organisation and ensure it suits your students and your needs.<\/span> It will make your school year a whole lot easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"lessonplanning\"><b><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Lesson Planning<\/strong><\/mark><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning your academic year and lessons in advance is a great option. Being overly organised is always a bonus, as the classrooms can often be unpredictable. Make sure you have extra lessons planned and prepare additional resources. You never know when you&#8217;ll need them; they can help relieve<\/span> a bit of daily stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"selfcare\"><b><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Self-care<\/mark><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that making time for yourself doesn&#8217;t stop once the term starts. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When September rolls around, we can often get overwhelmed with the number of tasks and responsibilities we have to uphold. As a result, our health and well-being can take a backseat as we fail to set aside time to exercise, eat right, and generally take care of ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why don&#8217;t you make a commitment to your health and well-being during September? Schedule moments to relax, exercise, and disconnect<\/span>. Make this commitment to yourself and stick to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are various ways you can practice self-care and wellness, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yoga.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in hobbies and artistic endeavours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"saveonbacktoschool\"><b><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Save On Back to School Essentials&nbsp;<\/mark><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting ready for September shouldn&#8217;t break the bank. Thankfully, you can use our incredible discounts to save on all your essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our teacher&#8217;s essential brand list below and where you can get everything you need for less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:69% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4993 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/WHSmith-scaled-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">WHSmith<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Save big on all your classroom essentials at WHSmith with exclusive teacher discounts. Stretch your budget further while stocking up on books, stationery, and educational resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/retailers\/whsmith-1344?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Back+to+School&amp;utm_content=290424-whsmiths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>View Offers<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 69%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Papier<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Unlock extra savings on stylish stationery and personalised notebooks at Papier with exclusive teacher discounts. Bring creativity and organization to your classroom while staying within budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/retailers\/papier-2407?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Back+to+School&amp;utm_content=290424-papier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>View Offers<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-1024x701.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-1024x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5008 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size-1080x739.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0919_fold_personalise-size.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:69% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5b383baa3eba99d3e1dbeaf5620f26b1.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5b383baa3eba99d3e1dbeaf5620f26b1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4998 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5b383baa3eba99d3e1dbeaf5620f26b1.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5b383baa3eba99d3e1dbeaf5620f26b1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">So Typical Me<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Enjoy incredible savings on trendy and unique classroom supplies at So Typical Me with exclusive teacher discounts. 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From affordable books, art supplies, and educational materials, you can discover endless possibilities for engaging lessons and inspiring creativity while saving money at The Works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/retailers\/the-works-1700?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Back+to+School&amp;utm_content=290429-the+works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>View Offers<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-1024x576.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5010 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Works-II-81569-1674204312.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to plan and organize, knowing that a well-prepared teacher is a confident teacher. Set clear expectations, create a roadmap for the year ahead, and equip yourself with the necessary resources to ensure a smooth and effective teaching journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you have an excellent start to the academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start off the new academic year by taking a look at our useful teacher content? From&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/red-nose-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Celebrate Red Nose Day 2024<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/fundraising-ideas-for-schools-cheap-easy-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fundraising Ideas for Your School<\/strong><\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-google-classroom-how-can-teachers-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to Use Google Classroom<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;check out our teacher-related blog content&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong> Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you gather your supplies, organise your schedule, and mentally prepare for the year ahead, take a look at our quick guide!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":2206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[9,105],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career","category-school-classroom-ideas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - 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