September Resource Round-Up: Plan for Self-Care and Argumentative Writing Resources

September Resource Round-Up: Plan for Self-Care and Argumentative Writing Resources

September content that focuses on finding routines, becoming laser-focused on self-care, argumentative writing, and planning a year built on a framework for equity.

Classroom Routines and Procedures

Last month was all about personal boundaries with reading Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab. This month focuses on your classroom boundaries, including routines and procedures.

• Revisit Classroom Routines and Procedures right away to start the year off on the right foot

  • “The Big Brainstorming List of Procedures and Setting Up Classroom Routines”

• Grab the Writing Mindset Music Playlists to choose music with words or music without words to set the tone during reading and writing time.

  • “50+ Classroom Appropriate Songs and Music to Listen to During Writing Time”

New Book Recommendations

Looking to build your classroom library? Need book lists for a new Donorschoose project or grant list? Check out the book recommendations page.

• August talked about Fantasy Fiction, and now September has an awesome list of graphic novels and comics for students!

• Visit the book lists page here

Decorate with Rainbow Author Quotes Posters

Add some color to your room or design a bulletin board with author quotes in mind! Need more resources? Check out the page with sub plans and other Canva templates.

• Visit the Canva Links page

• Rainbow Author Quotes Classroom Posters-CANVA TEMPLATE LINK

Take Action for Self-Care Right Away

For September, focus on the goal of being instead of necessarily doing (even though I know your to-do list is pretty full). Use journaling as a way to stay in touch with your workload and the load on your mind.

• Video to watch: Journal about the things you love as a way to bring yourself to a place of joy (This also is a great exercise for getting to know new students

• Make a journaling mood board in your notebook.

• Grab a pumpkin spice latte (or your choice of beverage) and get ready for some cozy fall journaling.

Grab the Hygge Writing Journal to get comfy cozy for the next 30 days!

Click the image to grab your 30 day Hygge Journaling Digital Download.

Writing Focus-Argumentative Writing

• Visit the Argumentative Writing Resource Page

• Argumentative Essay Example Assignment: Should parents or other adults be able to ban books from schools and libraries? (Make a copy and edit for your use)

• Argumentative Essay: Should people own wild/exotic animals as pets? (Make a copy and edit for your use)