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239. Get Ready for the Next School Year in 1 Hour (Setting Up Your Digital Planner)


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Setting up for the new school year doesn’t have to be a daunting, day-long process. In this episode, Bridget and Michelle guide you through a quick and efficient way to prepare for the upcoming school year using a digital planner. Learn how to streamline your planning process, saving time and energy as you head into a new academic year.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction to Digital Planning: Bridget and Michelle discuss the evolution of teacher planners from paper to digital, highlighting the flexibility and efficiency of modern digital planners.

  • Choosing the Right Digital Planner: Tips on selecting a digital planner that meets your needs, with a special mention of Bridget and Michelle’s own digital planner available in various formats.

  • Essential Materials: List of everything you need to get started, including your device, digital planner, stylus, and district calendar.

  • Step-by-Step Setup Guide:

    • 15 Minutes - Important Dates: Start by entering key dates from your district calendar such as professional workdays, holidays, and special events.
  • 10 Minutes - Intro Pages: Quickly fill out introductory pages of your planner, which may include special dates and basic schedule info.
  • 10 Minutes - Weekly Planning Setup: Layout the structure of your weekly planning pages, deciding on blocks and headers to use throughout the year.
  • 10 Minutes - Organize Stickers: If you use digital stickers, set aside time to organize and resize your favorites for easy access.
  • 15 Minutes - Transferring Templates: Begin populating your weekly planning pages with the templates or layouts you’ve created.
  • Key Takeaways: A digital planner can transform the way you prepare for the school year, making it possible to set everything up in just one hour. By following this structured approach, you can enter the new school year with a clear plan and a calm mind.

    LINKS:

    • Digital planners
  • Stickers
  • Free stickers
  • Michelle’s planning vlog
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