Happy Hump Day!
I’m so excited that it’s Wednesday because that means in 2 more days I get to see my new classroom and start moving into it! I’ve been getting so antsy waiting!
I’m also excited that it’s Wednesday because I get to link up with Christina from [Sugar and Spice] for a Wordless Wednesday post.
So… here’s my picture, or screenshot rather, for this week.
I started looking around for a new teacher friendly planner for this year, but I wasn’t finding anything that I was crazy about. I’ve tried the whole digital planning and keeping important dates on my laptop and phone calendar, but it just doesn’t work for me. (Example: I missed two PDs this summer because I either forgot, or planned to go to the them on the same day I had something else to do! – Oops!)
So, I thought I’d just go with another Erin Condren planner, but I couldn’t bring myself to pay that price tag again. On top of that I’ve read some not so good reviews about the company lately. Anyway, I also knew that I wanted the planner to fit my new, nautical classroom theme. The result… I have been working on my own planner for a bit now! My goal is to have it finished and printed/bound by Friday!
So my question for you, are you a paper planner or digital planner kinda person? AND, do you have a classroom theme?
I actually blend the two. My calendar and to do list are in my phone, but my school stuff is all in my teacher binder.
Kovescence of the Mind
Hey Bryce!
I'm at a new school too and can't wait to move in!
For school stuff, I use an excel file and then print it each week. For personal, I use a paper planner with to do lists on post-its.
My classroom theme is bright colors!
Jordan
Team V's Second Grade Fun
I do both, paper planning and digital planning. We are required to post everything online, so I tend to do all of my planning on my laptop. It makes it easier to know what centers I am going to use too, as I can just drag the file into my plans!! I do keep a paper copy of my calendar too, so that way I don't forget important dates or times!!
Mrs. 3rd Grade
This planner question is what I keep tossing around in my head! I want to #havemycakeandeatittoo !! I've been using and loving online planners b/c of their ability to be instantly changed, emailed, printed, forwarded/shared, connected to online calendars, and instantly linked to Common Core standards. I've used Planbook.com & CommonCurriulum.com. I know I'll continue to use my online planners….HOWEVER…..I still feel like I need a paper planner for less formal lesson planning, planning ahead, making notes, etc. etc. This year, I think I'll try both!! Now the question is: What paper planner should I print/buy/make?!?!?
As for a theme, I actually just blogged about that today for the B2S Weekly Linky! My theme coordinates with our curriculum and is a RETRO ROAD TRIP decor. See pics and read more of the fun details @ It's Elementary, My Dear! .
Thanks so much for linking up and sharing!
-Lindsey