Staying Above the Chaos

I {puffy} heart organization.

I feel sooooo much better when I'm organized.

I'm also kind of OCD - things have to look good and match. I've noticed many of you are the same way when it comes to that. :D

I have a little routine when it comes to planning.

1. I do my year plan in August.
2. Then every 4 weeks I look at my previous year's weekly plans and make changes where necessary. They are on my computer so it is very easy to pull them up and make adjustments for the different kiddos I have each year, or to add something new - whatever the case may be.
3. I get together everything I need for that month. 
4. I print out those 4 different weekly plans and set them out on a table.
5. I take all the materials for the month and match them to the week plan in which I will use them.
6. I put the week plan on top of each stack of materials and set the group in my cabinet.
7. On Friday afternoons, I pull out the following week's stack and match up the materials to each day. I have file folders for each day - sometimes tubs if there is a lot.
8. After everything is in the correct folder, I clip the week plan on top of Monday's folder. At the end of the day on Monday, I move it to Tuesday... and so on.

This picture shows my folders and that week's work. That's my weekly plan for last school year sitting on top of the stack. It's a necessity. And I love the organization of it all. :D Not only does it detail my schedule/plan for the week, it also details my objectives for the primary curricular areas.

I've posted about this before - and was asked - a lot - if I could share my plans. I wanted to, but I also wanted everyone to be able to personalize them with their own colors and fonts - not those ugly - no color, Arial or Times New Roman only kind of plans. 

So, I've been working.

And....

I FINALLY finished my weekly lesson plan program so that I can share it with all of you. And let me tell you I am very excited.

My weekly plans, like my year plan, are an essential part of my teacher organization life.

I truly love this program. It is Microsoft Excel based - but it is simple to use, even if you are not too familiar with Microsoft Excel. 

The file contains 9 different pre-made plan color schemes. Here are some samples:

"Ocean"

"Black & White"

"Yellow & Black"

"Pastels"

"Primary"

"Red & Black" 

"Sherbert" 

"Sunset"

"Black & Teal/Turquoise"

The cool thing is - if none of these fit EXACTLY what you want, it's ok! The planners are editable so you can change the color and... THE FONTS. Yep... use whatever font you want. If you are like me, it's the font that makes all the difference.

If you are nervous about using Excel. Don't be. I've included very detailed, step-by-step, easy to follow instructions to help you create your own perfect plans.

The Ultimate Weekly Planner program creates adorable, customizable weekly plans that are not only beautiful, but highly functional.

Writing out lesson plans can be very time-consuming. Utilizing this program to create your weekly plan will help you:

• Save time - the repetitive part of your daily routine is saved, no need to add it over and over again, year after year.
• The plans are saved on your computer. They can be used year after year. Copied, changed, re-created... you decide! There is no need to reinvent the wheel each year, or keep months of paperwork on hand or filed away. 
• The planner creates and saves an entire year's worth of plans in one place. You can access a specific week's plans with a simple click. 
• You personalize it to your tastes in color and fonts

I am really excited to finally be able to share these with you all.

It took some time to make it useable & editable by everyone - but it was worth it.

I'm giving a copy away to a follower who comments on this post. I'll do a random drawing this weekend. {Be sure your email is linked to your Blogger info or leave it in the post so I can contact you. :D} Congrats Sara! 

Go check it out - I really think you will LOVE it!

              

 

Live, Love, Laugh Kindergarten is hosting the TBA linky party for "Teaching Smart". My year and weekly planners are definitely what helps keep me "teaching smart".

How do you feel about organization? Are you obsessed with it? Is your day affected if you feel unorganized? Or does it feel stifling? Are you one of those who shine in the chaos? {I definitely do not shine in chaos... I tend to crumble, crack and shake a tad.}

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