The Efficient Teacher Planning Routine

Tired of feeling like you are always working? As a teacher, you’re constantly juggling lesson planning, grading, meetings, and parent communications. It feels like there’s no end to the work — and no time for yourself. Are you tired of always being in "catch-up" mode, working late into the evenings and weekends just to stay afloat?

Imagine a week where you’re ahead of the game. You’re organized, you’ve got everything planned out, and your classroom is running smoothly. No more late-night lesson planning or scrambling for materials. With The Efficient Teacher’s 5-Day Planning Routine, this can be your reality. This simple, 5-day system helps you structure your week so you can get ahead, stay organized, and still have time for yourself. By implementing just a few small shifts in how you approach your week, you’ll reduce stress and feel confident in your planning. It’s all about being proactive, not reactive.

This routine isn’t just about planning; it’s about taking control of your time. Over five days, you’ll learn the routine I used to leave work everyday by 4pm. You will learn the 8 to 4 mindset you need to have and 10 Time Management Tips to keep your routine efficient, minimize distractions, and ensure you’re prioritizing what matters most.

5 video lessons teaching you the planning routine I used as a teacher

Lesson 1: Getting Prepared – Planning for the Week Ahead

Lesson 2: Collaboration Time – Planning with a Colleague

Lesson 3: Preparation – Getting Materials Ready

Lesson 4: Communication and Progress Monitoring

Lesson 5: Reflection and Preparation for the Next Week

10 time management tips to be more efficient during your planning time

The 8 to 4 Mindset Affirmations

5 Day Planning Routine Template

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Barb Flowers is a certified life coach who specializes in helping educators overcome overwhelm and master time management. With six years of experience as an elementary teacher and eight years of experience as an administrator at a traditional school and currently serving as a principal for a Global Online Program, Barb brings extensive experience having to balance many demands at once.

While working as a teacher, Barb simultaneously pursued her Ph.D. and served on multiple leadership committees—yet still managed to leave work at a reasonable hour through the systems she developed. Later, having started her administrative career while raising a toddler and newborn, Barb refined these effective systems that allowed her to thrive professionally while remaining fully present with her family.

Her proven approach to work-life balance has helped countless educators create sustainable leadership practices. As the host of "The Teacher Burnout Podcast", Barb shares her insights on well-being for teachers and systematic approaches to maintaining personal and professional well-being.

Learn more at www.barbflowerscoaching.com.

"I highly recommend Barb Flowers for her exceptional guidance and support. Her expertise has been instrumental in helping me achieve a healthier work-life balance and develop effective thought-training strategies that have significantly improved my overall mindset. Through her professional and insightful approach, I have gained greater clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of control in both my personal and professional life. Barb demonstrates a deep understanding of individual needs and provides practical, actionable solutions that yield meaningful results. I truly feel like a different person!"

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Principal

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