Do you feel like your planning period disappears before you've accomplished anything? In this episode, I share exactly how I would structure a 40-hour teacher workweek to stay productive, reduce overwhelm, and avoid bringing work home. You'll learn how a time audit can reveal where your hours are really going, plus practical strategies for time-blocking, batching grading and lesson prep, managing email, and setting boundaries that make teaching more sustainable.

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• Ep 62, 5 Ways to Instantly Make Your Planning Period More Productive
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• Ep 139, Sunday Scaries - How I Use Friday Planning to Prevent Them
• Episode 195, A Simple and Effective Process for Parent Communication With Guest Mandy Farrar