Ep 294: The Secret to Productive Planning Periods from Day One
Secondary Teacher Podcast · Khristen Massic | Secondary Teacher Strategist, Teacher Time Management, Lesson Planning Systems
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Show Notes
Feeling like your planning periods are slipping through your fingers already?
In this episode, I’m sharing my tried-and-true system for structuring your first 10 planning periods so you can actually get ahead—not just scramble from one class to the next.
If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and trying to avoid those email rabbit holes, hallway wanderings, or last-minute lesson plan panics, this is for you.
I’ll walk you through real strategies, from setting boundaries (hello, Do Not Disturb sign!) to building habits that will make your prep time more productive and less stressful all year long.
Let’s kick off the school year with routines that protect your priorities and keep overwhelm at bay.
Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.
Unlock 20 time-saving strategies designed to keep your students engaged and your sanity intact with the free Simple Teaching Strategies Toolkit. Each strategy comes with detailed instructions, objectives, and a materials list, all editable in a convenient Google Doc. https://khristenmassic.com/toolbox
Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset
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