233. How to Keep Up With Lesson Planning

Why does it feel like I start every week organized, then somehow end it with a mile-long to-do list and lesson plans that still need fixing? In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s relatable question with six practical strategies that helped me stay ahead of planning in the classroom. We’re talking batch planning, overplanning, classroom routines, pacing with confidence, protecting your planning period, and reflecting now so next year feels easier. If lesson planning always feels like a moving target, this episode will help you create systems that lighten the load!

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Related Episodes and Blog Posts:

• Episode 62, 5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Planning Period More Productive 
• Episode 92, 5 Ways to Have Precise Pacing and Tight Transitions in Your Secondary Science Classroom 
• Episode 139, Sunday Scaries - How I Use Friday Planning to Prevent Them
• Episode 208, 5 Tips for How to Lesson Plan While Managing Constant Disruptions

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