Plan To Wrap
Starting your week—or your classroom project—can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? What should you focus on first? Whether you are scrambling to put something together on a Sunday afternoon for Monday class, or Google searching to look for ways to connect your dream-y classroom goals to real life happenings in the class room, this page is for you.
This page is packed with resources to help you kick things off with clarity and confidence. Yes, it is possible that those amazing goals you had for your classroom this year will actually happen. You need a solid strategy and plan (with a sprinkle of risk analysis mixed in!). These posts will guide you through setting goals, defining expectations, and launching your week (or project) with purpose. You’ll learn how to start strong and avoid some of those common pitfalls that can lead to chaos later on.
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Our Favorite PM Resources - Educator Friendly
Below are a list of a tools that folks on our SLeaf team have used or currently use when there is a need to bring more structure, clarity, and calm into the an educational space using project management strategies. Whether you’re planning routines, tracking behavior, or managing student projects, these resources are a great place to start!
- Trello A visual task board that’s perfect for managing classroom jobs, student projects, or weekly routines. Its drag-and-drop Kanban style makes it easy for students and teachers to stay organized.
- Homeschool Planet A full-featured online planner built specifically for homeschool families. It includes lesson planning, grading, attendance, and automatic rescheduling—like a personal assistant for your homeschool.
- Asana for Education A flexible project management tool that works great for teachers managing units, student progress, or collaborative planning. Its timeline and checklist features are perfect for project-based learning.
- Monday.com Education Templates A dynamic platform that helps educators plan, track, and manage classroom workflows. Use it to organize curriculum, student tasks, or even school-wide initiatives with ready-to-use templates.
- ClassroomScreen A digital display tool that helps manage classroom routines in real time. Use timers, visual cues, and widgets to keep students on task and transitions smooth.
- Lucidchart for Education Ideal for creating flowcharts and diagrams that map out classroom routines, behavior systems, or project timelines. A great way to make expectations visible and collaborative.
- ClassDojo A behavior management and communication tool that helps track student progress, reinforce positive behavior, and keep parents in the loop with real-time updates.
- Planbook A digital lesson planner that allows teachers to align lessons with standards, share plans, and stay organized across subjects and weeks. It’s flexible and teacher-friendly.
- ParentSquare A communication platform that keeps families informed and engaged. Great for project updates, reminders, and building a strong home-school connection with translation features built in.
- Google Classroom A virtual classroom hub that helps teachers assign, collect, and organize student work. Perfect for managing digital projects and streamlining communication in hybrid or online settings.
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At our career education site, Think Skill Tools, we have even MORE resources on bringing project management to the classroom.
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