#191: You Don’t Need More Time in Your Classroom This Summer: You Need a Plan

With back to school fast approaching, it's easy to feel like you're behind.You look at your classroom.You look at your to-do list.You look at the calendar.And suddenly it feels like there isn't enough time to get everything done.But what if the problem isn't time?What if the problem is the lack of a plan? In today's episode, I'm sharing the story of my very first classroom and how I spent an entire summer focused on making it cute—only to find myself scrambling the week before school started. Then we'll fast forward several years later when I started in a brand-new district, spent a week on my honeymoon in Costa Rica, only worked in my classroom for about a week that summer, and somehow felt more prepared than ever. You'll learn:✨ The biggest mistake teachers make during back-to-school season✨ Why classroom setup feels so overwhelming✨ How to stop wasting time on the wrong things✨ What to focus on before you put a single thing on the wall✨ Why preparation starts with a plan—not more hoursIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. Download the FREE Ultimate Classroom Setup Guide Here: https://thepresentteacher.mykajabi.com/classroom-setup-guideGrab the Ultimate Classroom Setup Bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ultimate-Classroom-Setup-Bundle-12060099Join the Poolside Teacher Experience for $14: https://www.thepresentteacher.com/offers/ANPGSEczv