Educators only have a learner for 7 hours per day, possibly less if they teach in a half-day kindergarten program. With so much that needs to be done each day, month, and school year, it might be difficult to figure out how you will get everything done. The key is to avoid becoming overwhelmed by all of your responsibilities. Then you can plan your time so that you can get everything done.

Where do I even begin?

There are numerous approaches and ideas available to educators; it is simple to find methods of managing a classroom, discipline, lesson planning, and so on. The important thing here is to choose or build a system that is simple for you to follow. Perhaps the first step you should take is to list all the tasks you need to complete throughout the school day…and then prioritize that list. The most important chores, those that must be completed daily, should be at the top of your list.

Consider things like dealing with parents, discipline, and administrative work like entering grades into your school’s system while creating this list of chores. These are almost certainly at the top of your list. You should also ensure that your strategies for learner injuries, substitutes, and school closures are up to date. These are most likely the most critical parts of your day, and they must be covered if you are absent and a substitute is needed.

What should be the next item on that list?

Now that you’ve planned the most important chores that must be completed on a daily basis, you may look at the duties that are a step below. This is an excellent time and location in your master schedule for you to work on your lesson preparations. It’s also a great place to plan out any professional development you want to pursue so you can fit it into your calendar. You may also want to utilize this opportunity to speak with your in-class support staff or aids. Make certain that you are only delegating tasks that they are capable of handling. They are available to assist you!

Waste of time

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the Pinterest and blogging craze in our always-connected society. Without a doubt, there are some extremely adorable and intricate classroom ideas floating around in cyberspace.

While some of these concepts and processes are excellent, consider whether they are essential for time management. You will be able to accomplish a lot if you can swiftly prioritize your chores and day. There is no need for complicated setups, labeling, or organization methods. Although they are cute if they take too much effort to set up and follow through, they are not the ideal system for you.

Conclusion

Every day, educators bear a great deal of responsibility. And, with a limited number of hours in each day, it is crucial for your students and your own well-being that you prioritize the most important duties first and then work your way down your list. It’s as simple as putting it all down on paper, but it’ll be the perfect guide to getting everything done during the day.