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Author: Hannah

  • #1 Tip for Being Successful in High School

    #1 Tip for Being Successful in High School

    Work ahead My #1 Tip for being successful in high school is to work ahead of the syllabus or pacing guide! Give yourself some margin, so that when something comes up (illness, etc.), you do not fall behind…instead, hopefully, you will fall right on time. Then…work ahead again 🙂 My students sometimes fall off the…

  • How to Decide on Target Goals

    Do you have a long list of goals? (If not, start here) I would not necessarily narrow down your lengthy list, but choose which are most important to you. These are your target goals. Which of your goals are most important to you? You may want to choose one goal per category (1 school goal,…

  • Goal-Setting for Teens

    Goal-Setting for Teens

    No one wants to spin their wheels like a hamster going nowhere. So take some time now to save yourself time later! Figure out what your teen values in their life, and set actionable goals together! *By actionable, I mean goals that achievable and can be measured. Vague goals such as “get in shape” or…

  • 3 Things to do Before School Starts

    3 Things to do Before School Starts

    3 Things to do Before School Starts to set yourself up for success! Doing these 3 things before school starts will set you up for success!

  • Best Laid Plans Podcast!

    Best Laid Plans Podcast!

    It was so fun to record a podcast with Sarah Hart-Unger!! I have listened to Best Laid Plans since the beginning, and her other podcast with co-host Laura Vanderkam, Best of Both Worlds, since 2018! Sarah talks about planning work and life, and also reviews planners on BLP, which is super helpful when buying a…

  • Teacher Lesson Planners

    Teacher Lesson Planners

    It’s that time of year again! One of my favorite parts of the new school year is setting up a new teacher lesson planner. I like to have a lesson planner separate from my everyday planner. However, I do put school-related events that change or affect my normal schedule on my everyday planner. Then I…

  • 4 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers

    4 Pieces of Advice for New Teachers

    Make it clear, in all aspects, that you are the adult in the room. You can do this! Veteran teachers, what else would you add?

  • Planning Summer Fun

    Planning Summer Fun

    Here are three things to consider when planning summer fun: Comment and let me know what your teen’s goals are this summer!

  • Single-Tasking

    Single-Tasking

    Single-tasking allows you to focus on one chore at a time. This will go much faster than trying to multitask while doing your chores. For example, if you focus on only one type of chore at a time (say, dusting), and dust the entire home at once, you do not waste time switching tools–you and…

  • Planning Styles in Different Seasons of Life

    Planning Styles in Different Seasons of Life

    My planning styles change throughout seasons of life, including the Lilly Pulitzer planner, Passion Planner, and Tidbits Planner so far. Lilly Pulitzer Academic Planner I used to stick to academic planners (like the Lilly Pulitzer academic planner) since I’m a teacher, but then I switched to the Passion Planner in 2020 after my daughter was…