252. Can’t Miss Classic: April Planning That Makes August Easier

We’re taking advantage of April to get a head start on back-to-school prep with five simple, low-stress tasks you can do right now. From creating helpful lists and reflecting on classroom procedures to capturing real-life examples and testing new ideas, these small steps help you stay organized and intentional. Tune in for practical strategies to do now that your future teacher self will thank you for later!Prefer to read? Grab the episode transcript and resources in the show notes here: https://www.secondstorywindow.net/podcast/april-teacher-back-to-school-preparation/Resources:Procedure Review SlidesEnd-of-Year Road MapFirst Lie WinsLa Roche Posay Effaclar Gel CleanserPre-order our book: Structure and SparkJoin The Teacher Approved ClubConnect with us on Instagram @2ndstorywindowShop our teacher-approved resourcesJoin our Teacher Approved Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple Podcasts!Leave a comment or rating on SpotifyRelated Episodes to Enjoy:Episode 249. 5 Easy Teacher Tasks for March That Pay off Big at Back to SchoolEpisode 150. Perfect Your Classroom Procedures with the Help of Our Guiding QuestionsEpisode 154. 5 Steps for Classroom Procedure SuccessEpisode 32. 5 Classroom Management Questions to Help Banish Bad Class HabitsEpisode 48. How to Make Classroom Transitions Simple With Clear Beginnings and EndingsEpisode 49. Rapid Classroom Transitions: How to Save 45 Hours a YearEpisode 50. 3 Guidelines to Make Classroom Transitions Work Smarter Not Harder