Episode Details

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.

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Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you. Reserve your spot in the Unit Planning Lab here: https://khristenmassic.thrivecart.com/unit/?ref=podcast

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