How I Prep My Classroom in July to Save Time in August
How I Prep My Classroom in July to Save Time in August Every year, I tell myself I’m going to be “ahead of the game” before school starts — and every year, August rolls around like a freight train. Between PD sessions, meet-the-teacher night, and endless to-do lists, it can feel like there’s never enough time to get everything done. I used to wait until the last two weeks of summer to start prepping... and spoiler alert: it left me overwhelmed and burnt out before the first bell even rang. But a few years ago, I decided to start shifting my mindset — and my calendar. Now, July is my quiet prep month. It’s not stressful or rushed; it’s intentional. I spend a little time each week getting organized, printing what I’ll need, and stocking up on classroom essentials. No chaos. No last-minute scrambles. So if you’re like me — a teacher who wants to walk into August feeling calm, confident, and maybe even a little excited — here’s how I prep my classroom in July to set myself (and my ...
