I have been preparing for my first year of teaching well before my graduation. Now that summer is almost officially here, it is time that I really start turning my plans into actions. To begin, I created a wish list on Amazon. If I am not pinning my day away, I’m shopping on Amazon. I always check Amazon before heading to any store because 90%, I have found it to be cheaper. I have also found great deals at Costco. The great thing about being a parent during student teaching is that my sixth-grade son was extremely helpful. He was my second mentor and an insider on all things “sixth-grade”. He translated the latest slang and kept me up to date on all the pop culture. Because he did such an amazing job, I decided to seek his services once again. LOL. I asked him two simple questions, “What are some things that you wish you had as a sixth-grader?” and “what are some things that your teachers did that were helpful or not helpful?” To my surprise, he actually thought abo