The First 60 Days
The First 60 Days is a structured lesson plan designed specifically for yearbook advisers and their staff. It focuses on building a solid foundation in the early stages of the year — from organizing your team to developing your theme and getting started with online design tools.
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A Step-by-Step Guide for the Start of Yearbook Season
This free download includes a complete plan with easy-to-follow lessons, activities, and tips to help you hit the ground running.
📋 Staff Organization
Assign clear roles and responsibilities
Build team structure and communication workflows
Understand different learning styles and strengths
🎨 Theme Development
Choose a theme that reflects your school’s identity
Learn how to make your theme cohesive and contemporary
Start planning how your theme will come to life in design and content
📘 Yearbook Suite Curriculum
Engage students with short, practical lessons
Cover topics from journalism basics to photography and design
Keep students motivated and focused with activity-based learning
💻 Yearbook 360 – Online Design Guidance
Introduction to Walsworth’s online design tools
Tips for collaborating and editing in a digital space
Best practices for starting layouts and ladder structure
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