Use this September calendar to establish classroom routines, gather baseline learning evidence, and support back-to-school instruction.
What teachers can do with the calendar
1Establish routines from day oneUse daily activities to make check-ins, feedback, and student participation part of the classroom rhythm early in the year.
2Gather baseline learning evidenceUse quick formative prompts to identify student starting points and plan support before moving deeper into core content.
3Bring timely back-to-school content into planningUse September observances and subject-area activities to add relevant entry points across ELA, social studies, science, and skills practice.
What’s inside
A month of classroom-ready ideas
The calendar includes September activities, lesson starters, primary sources, practice sets, and timely instructional moments for K-12 classrooms.
How to use it
Build a simple weekly rhythm
✓Choose one activity for a warm-up or exit ticket
✓Use student responses to understand starting points
✓Pair timely content with feedback routines
✓Share patterns with your grade-level team or PLC
Best for
Teachers, coaches, and teams
Use it for back-to-school planning, classroom routines, baseline checks, and fresh formative assessment ideas at the start of the year.
September Formative Activity Calendar
Resource: Content Calendar
Start the year with daily learning checks
Use this September calendar to establish classroom routines, gather baseline learning evidence, and support back-to-school instruction.
What teachers can do with the calendar
1Establish routines from day oneUse daily activities to make check-ins, feedback, and student participation part of the classroom rhythm early in the year.
2Gather baseline learning evidenceUse quick formative prompts to identify student starting points and plan support before moving deeper into core content.
3Bring timely back-to-school content into planningUse September observances and subject-area activities to add relevant entry points across ELA, social studies, science, and skills practice.
What’s inside
A month of classroom-ready ideas
The calendar includes September activities, lesson starters, primary sources, practice sets, and timely instructional moments for K-12 classrooms.
How to use it
Build a simple weekly rhythm
✓Choose one activity for a warm-up or exit ticket
✓Use student responses to understand starting points
✓Pair timely content with feedback routines
✓Share patterns with your grade-level team or PLC
Best for
Teachers, coaches, and teams
Use it for back-to-school planning, classroom routines, baseline checks, and fresh formative assessment ideas at the start of the year.
