You shouldn't need to spend your non-contract time (or your holiday break) planning for next semester.   In this episode, I'm explaining how to use backward design to figure out your scope and sequence. We'll use what's already working for you and your students to repeat and save you time.   Plus, we'll start thinking about getting your students excited to request your courses for next year.   Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semester Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/   Other similar episodes to check out: Ep 113: 4 Simple Teacher Reflection Questions to Ask at the End of the Year

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The end of the year is a great time to reflect and set goals for the following year. This is also a great time to do the same in your school year--especially as you are finishing up the school year.   Today we're going over the four reflection questions that you should ask at the end of the year to not only improve your teaching but also save you time in planning next semester. We'll discuss everything from why now is a good time to reflect and how to use data to drive your planning.   So, if you're ready to use reflection to improve your teaching practices in time for the next semester, this episode is for you.   Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semester Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Link to Goal Setting and Reflection Sheets on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Goal-Setting-SMART-Goals-and-Reflection-Sheets-Middle-School-and-High-School-8800339 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/   Other similar episodes to check out: Ep 84: Using Reflection to Improve This Year's Lesson Plans for Next Year

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The weeks leading up to Christmas break can be some of the toughest. Excitement is in the air and distractions can make it hard to engage your students.

 

In this episode, we're talking about 3 easy activities to keep your students engaged until the break. And the best part? Your students will be doing the work instead of you.

 

If you've been wanting to find solutions to get your students (and yourself) to the holiday break, this episode is for you.

 

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Your holiday break should be just that--a break. It's a time to enjoy being with friends a family, not grading or planning. I admit that when I first started teaching, I spent my "breaks" on those tasks. But it doesn't have to be that way.   In this episode, we're going over things you can start doing now to prepare for your holiday breaks.   Join the Black Friday waitlist to in-the-know: https://khristenmassic.com/blackfriday   Download my FREE editable unit planning calendar:https://khristenmassic.com/calendar Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

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Simplify Your Preps Collective

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Being able to leave at the end of your contracted time means learning how to be more productive during the school day. While you may intend to get things done, you may make some productivity mistakes.

Good news! These 3 productivity mistakes can be fixed with a little effort and some mind-shift tweaks. In today's episode, we talk about the mistakes that may be holding you back PLUS the solutions to how to fix them.

If you've been wanting to know how to get more done during your school day so you can leave at your contracted time, this episode is for you.

 

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https://khristenmassic.com/blackfriday

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Have you been asked to be a CTSO advisor and yet want to maintain a work-life balance? Between myself and my welding-teaching husband, we have over 20 years of experience being CTSO advisors for SkillsUSA and TSA.   Today I am going to be sharing 5 ways to maintain a work-life balance while being a CTSO advisor. We'll discuss everything from being co-advisors to setting boundaries. Plus, I'll share some examples of how we have adjusted our boundaries to support our CTSOs as the seasons have shifted in our lives.   So, if you've been wondering whether or not you can be a CTSO advisor and yet still maintain a work-life balance (and leave the school at your contracted time on the majority of days), this episode is for you.   Join the Black Friday waitlist to in-the-know: https://khristenmassic.com/blackfriday   Download my FREE editable unit planning calendar:https://khristenmassic.com/calendar Shop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-Coach Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

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Simplify Your Preps Collective

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In this episode we discuss:

• A simple whole-class reward system that is effective for classroom management
• How to set up the system (with examples)
• Why it works better than many other systems

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In this episode we discuss:

• How to adjust your planning so you escape the Sunday Scaries
• What your planning for the following week’s lessons could look like
• How you can save time by “rinsing and repeating” lesson types

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• Get Your Free Unit Planning Template
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In this episode we discuss:

• The three apps that can save you time as a teacher
• How to use each of the apps to help you be more productive

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• Follow Me on Instagram
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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In this episode we discuss:

• How planning now can save you from stress and overwhelm
• What you can update now to prepare
• How to easily “promote” your current courses on your school’s website

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• Shop My Teachers Pay Teachers Store
• Follow Me on Instagram
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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