One of my "must have" products for every year is a Teacher Planner. They're better than a standard diary because of the planning pages. However, most of the time I find that there are pages that I have no use for and then the pages that I want are not included. So this year, I decided to take the leap and make my own planner and I think it worked out pretty well.
Here are 10 reasons why I love my new planner - and you will too!
1) It's bright and modern!
If I have to look at this every day for the year, I need it to be visually appealing. Also being bright means it is harder to lose on my desk ;)
2) It has a 'Year at a Glance'
I find this more useful than the yearly calendar as I can write in the important dates for each month rather than circling a date and then forgetting why I circled it later on.
3) Birthdays and Class List
You'd be surprised how many times you randomly need these pieces of information. Saves time as I can just flip open to these pages rather than going on the computer to search.
4) Professional Development Tracker
Won't be losing this log anytime soon! (well unless I lose my diary :P)
5) Award Tracker
This is the only tracking sheet I like to keep in my diary, this helps ensure that every student receives an award by the end of the year. I like to divide it up by school terms and by award type.
6) It is divided up into Australian school terms
I've always had to use sticky notes to divide up my diary, but not anymore because it's done for me! Also #igotthis because this should be everyone's mantra at the start of a new school year!
7) It has a term overview
This can be used for curriculum topics or important days throughout the term. I like to map out both.
8) Weekly pages on a double page spread
This is pretty standard across all planners. I like seeing the week planned out as a whole. The notes part on the side is a great place to make a to-do list.
9) It can be used YEAR AFTER YEAR
I haven't put any dates or years in my diary. Instead, I can handwrite it in the spaces provided.
10) It is EDITABLE
I can duplicate or remove pages when needed. I can also type in whatever I need.
I can't wait to print and bind it. I'm feeling super organised already :D
You can get your own copy from my TPT store by clicking the picture below.
