First 3 Days of School 2.0
Reset routines, rebuild systems, and fix what feels off — without starting over.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about fixing expectations, routines, and lesson flow so your classroom runs without constant reminders, corrections, or burnout.
No worksheets. No busywork. No carrying the classroom on your shoulders.
Pause, replay, and implement immediately.
Instant access • Start with one system today
Because teaching shouldn’t feel this heavy.
Inside First 3 Days of School 2.0
This is where systems replace reminders and strong teaching becomes sustainable.
- Expectations That Stick
Students know what’s expected without constant reminders
supported by Talk Like a Top TEN Teacher™ - Routines That Run Themselves
Transitions don’t steal your attention
supported by Top TEN Routines™ - Student Ownership & Accountability
Students self-correct before you step in
supported by Talk Like a Top TEN Teacher™ + Top TEN Shout Outs™ - Lesson Flow with Intentional Closure
Lessons end with purpose, not chaos
powered by 6 Steps to Empowering Lesson Plans™
đź’ˇ Works mid-year, back-to-school, or anytime your classroom needs a reset.
This course is for the teacher who’s tired of holding everything together.
You don’t need more effort. You need systems that hold — so your classroom doesn’t require constant correction and constant reminders.
This will help you:
- Stop repeating yourself — from blank stares to complacent attitudesÂ
- Reduce daily correction — because expectations are built into the systems, not just stated out loud.
- Run lessons that hold — with a clear flow and high-impact activities that keep students engaged.Â
- Make transitions lighter — clear and consistent; students will know exactly what is expected.Â
- Get your mental space back — because you’re not managing every moment manually through student buy-in and leadership.Â
No overhauls. No starting from scratch. Just the fixes that make your day feel lighter.
What changes first
You’ll feel the difference when students start doing more of the work — because the systems make expectations obvious.
âś… Students know what to do without you narrating every step.
✅ Lessons end with purpose instead of “we ran out of time.”
âś… You stop carrying the classroom alone.
Instant access • Start with the first video today
How the First 3 Days of School 2.0 Works
This course is built around four signature classroom systems — designed to work together so you’re not holding everything in your head.
Get Oriented to the
4 Signature Systems
You’ll start by seeing how the four systems fit together—so the course feels clear, not overwhelming.
This quick orientation makes everything else click.
Watch the Video Modules
(Me Teaching)
Each system is taught through clear, focused video modules where I walk you through the structure and real classroom application.
Pause, reflect, and consider how each system shows up in your own classroom.
Pause, replay, and revisit anytime.
Build One System
at a Time
This is not a binge-watch course. You’ll strengthen one system at a time and implement it directly in your classroom.
Progress happens through use — not rushing.
The systems are the work.
Once they’re in place, your day requires far less effort.
Ready to fix the foundations you already have?
👉 Fix the FoundationsSelf-paced • Built for mid-year resets • Designed by an instructional coach with over two decades in the classroom
The Top TEN™ Teaching Framework
These systems work together to help teachers move from surviving to thriving — with intention, clarity, and confidence.
Top TEN Routines™
A January reset for classroom systems that actually stick. This system focuses on how the day runs — transitions, procedures, and routines students can manage independently.
Best for: mid-year resets, tightening daily flow, reducing chaos
6 Steps to Empowering Lesson Plans™
An intentional lesson-planning framework that puts students at the center. This system focuses on lesson flow, engagement, and meaningful closure — not worksheets or busywork.
Best for: stronger instruction, higher engagement, clearer outcomes
Talk Like a Top TEN Teacher™
A teacher-talk system that shifts ownership from you to students. This framework focuses on the words, prompts, and responses that build accountability and independence.
Best for: reducing over-talking, improving behavior, building ownership
Top TEN Shout Outs™
A year-round character and community-building system. This framework recognizes effort, growth, and values — without relying on extrinsic rewards.
Best for: relationships, motivation, and lasting classroom culture
I owe it to myself to work on my practice.
Because if nothing changes, nothing changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re wondering these things, you’re not alone.
Is this only for the beginning of the school year?
No. First 3 Days of School 2.0 is designed to work anytime your classroom needs a reset — mid-year, after a break, or when systems just aren’t holding the way they should.
What grade levels is this for?
This course was created with grades 2–6 in mind, but the pedagogy is easily adaptable across K–12. Good teaching is good teaching.
Do I need the original First 3 Days of School course first?
No. First 3 Days of School 2.0 stands on its own. However, we do recommend taking the original first 3 days of school if you are a new teacher to the classroom, setting up for the start of the year, or never explicitly made expectations together with your students.Â
Is this live or self-paced?
This course is fully self-paced. You can pause, replay, and revisit the systems anytime — especially when you need a refresher or a reset.
How much time does this take?
This is not a binge-watch course. You’ll build and refine one system at a time, applying it directly in your classroom as you go. The goal is progress — not overwhelm. We suggest 2-3 hours with built-in reflection time.Â
If nothing changes, nothing changes.
This is your opportunity to work on your practice — not add more to your plate.
👉 Reset & Build with 2.0Self-paced • Built for mid-year resets • Designed by an instructional coach with over two decades in the classroom
