Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed with multiple preps and struggling to keep up with the demands of the classroom?

As a former multiple prep teacher myself, I know the struggle all too well.

In this episode, we'll debunk some common misconceptions about planning ahead that may be holding you back from success. From increasing flexibility to fostering creativity, planning ahead can be a game-changer in the classroom.

So join me as we explore the benefits of effective planning and strategies for making it work for you.

Episode show notes: https://khristenmassic.com/common-misconceptions-about-planning-ahead-multiple-prep-teacher/

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media or aimlessly checking emails during your prep period, only to realize that you haven't actually accomplished anything?

Trust me, I've been there too.

But in this week's episode, I'm sharing five quick wins to help you get more done during your prep period. From creating a plan and shutting your door to setting a timer and avoiding email, these simple strategies will help you stay focused, productive, and on track.

So whether you're a middle or high school teacher juggling multiple preps or just looking to reduce overwhelm, be sure to tune in and discover how to make the most of your prep time.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and stressed as a teacher, constantly struggling to find a balance between your work and personal life?

What if I told you there's a simple solution that can help you reduce stress, achieve better work-life harmony, and spend more quality time with your loved ones?

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal experience as a 10-year high school engineering teacher and reveal the real reasons why efficient planning is crucial for teachers.

Stay tuned to learn how you can transform your teaching experience and improve your overall well-being.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

We're sharing with you some of the tips and tricks that are currently saving my life as an educator (while also being a mom to 4 littles).

Here are some key points that we'll cover in this episode:

• The power of freezer meals: Discover how prepping meals in advance can save you time and reduce stress during the school week.
• The joys of French macarons: Learn how indulging in a little treat can help you recharge and stay energized throughout the day.
• The benefits of The Lazy Genius podcast: Find out why this podcast is a must-listen for any busy educator looking for practical advice on how to simplify their life.
• How to make the most of your planning time: I'll share some of my favorite strategies for maximizing your prep time so that you can get more done in less time.
• The importance of self-care: Finally, we'll talk about why taking care of yourself is so important and explore some simple self-care practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine.

So, whether you're a multiple prep teacher or just looking for ways to reduce your workload and increase your productivity, be sure to tune in to this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast to discover some game-changing strategies that can help you not only survive but thrive as an educator.

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Next Level Life Summit (March 27-31)

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Design Your Digital Classroom Spring Break 2023 (April 3-7)

https://www.teachingfromthecouch.com/a/2147526341/LHqJgXex

The Lazy Genius Podcast https://subscribe.acast.com/65728665-4cff-429d-b336-1e34548b49c0

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Hey there, secondary teachers! Tired of the love-hate relationship that comes with grading and marking?

In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about throwing out grades and looking at it a little bit differently. We'll be discussing how to have students do self-reported grades, and so they are taking ownership of their grades and it's off of you. This method is a great opportunity for your students to learn how to self-assess their work, and it increased my connection with students because we were able to have conferences.

Listen to find out how you can make the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered marking in your classroom.

How to Build Student Relationships Through Student Conferences Blog Post https://khristenmassic.com/how-to-build-student-relationships-through-student-conferences/

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Do you find yourself constantly struggling with procedures and routines that just don't seem to work, no matter how much effort you put into them?

Well, you're not alone.

As a 10-year high school engineering teacher, former middle school assistant principal, and teacher coach, I've been there too.

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, we're going to be talking about how to identify and fix those failing procedures and routines in your classroom, so that you can reduce your stress and overwhelm and thrive as a multiple prep teacher.

We'll be discussing common reasons why routines fail, such as relying too much on the teacher or conflicting with the natural flow of the classroom and providing practical tips and strategies for getting back on track.

So if you want to learn how to streamline your classroom procedures and reduce your stress levels, tune in now!

Secondary Classroom Procedures Routines Planner: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Procedures-and-Routines-Planner-Middle-School-and-High-School-8417054

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Do you ever wish that someone would come in and write all your lesson plans?

Well, with new advances in artificial intelligence writers (AI), we're getting pretty close.

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, we talk about 3 ways to save you a ton of time (and reduce decision fatigue) by using AI writers. From parent communication to student-friendly standards, and backward design. Tune in to find out how you can use this tool today!

My Free Parent Communication 101 Course on PopPD: https://poppd.co/courses/parent-communication-101-for-teachers-who-are-scared-to-call-home/

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Hey fellow multiple prep teachers, you won't want to miss this week's episode of The Secondary Teacher Podcast! In this special guest episode, Khristen's husband Jared, who teaches welding, shares his insights and experiences about managing multiple spaces and preps.

As teachers juggling different preps, we all know how overwhelming it can be to manage our time and resources. That's why Kristen and Jared offer some valuable strategies and time-saving tips that can help you not only survive but thrive in a multiple prep teaching environment.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Jared's advice on keeping track of your inventory and consumables, as well as working collaboratively with other teachers in shared spaces, is especially helpful. So tune in to the episode and learn how to prioritize important relationships while being an effective teacher.

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

As a mother and a teacher, I understand the struggle of balancing the demands of both roles. The guilt of spending more time with someone else's children and the stress of trying to complete time-sensitive tasks while also spending quality time with my own family can be overwhelming.

In this episode of the Secondary Teacher Podcast, I share my personal tips and strategies for managing the demands of being a teacher-mom. As a 10-year high school engineering teacher, former middle school assistant principal, and teacher coach, I've learned a lot about how to not just survive but thrive as a multiple-prep teacher.

Listen to this episode to learn my top three strategies for reducing overwhelm, including getting time-sensitive tasks completed while at school, simplifying things at home, and prioritizing important relationships. Trust me, these tips will save you a ton of stress and allow you to enjoy your time with your family. So tune in and join the conversation on how to balance the demands of being a teacher and a mother.

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective

Are you tired of feeling like you're always forgetting how to set up your new term in your student information system or LMS? Well, today's episode is for you!

In this episode, we're diving into the world of SOPs or standard operating procedures. These are things that you do over and over again and can be recorded for future reference to make your life easier.

Join host Khristen Massic, a 10-year high school engineering teacher and former middle school assistant principal, as she shares her tips and tricks for using SOPs to save time and reduce overwhelm in your teaching career. Don't miss out on this valuable episode for secondary teachers! Tune in now!

Too many preps and not enough time? Let’s make your planning period actually work for you.

Get the Planning Period Reset Toolkit—a free set of quick-start tools to help you protect your time, focus faster, and finally finish something… even during chaotic school days. https://khristenmassic.com/reset 

Ready to stop doing it all yourself? Grab the free Make AI Your Teaching Assistant PD and see how AI can actually help. https://khristenmassic.com/ta

Take the overwhelm out of multi-prep teaching—your free support system, the Simplify Your Preps Collective, is waiting: https://khristenmassic.com/collective

Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach

Mentioned in this episode:

Simplify Your Preps Collective

Join us in the free community of multi-prep teachers, the Simplify Your Preps Collective www.khristenmassic.com/collective