Plan To Wrap

Let’s say you have a class mission statement or goals you envision your learning space to be. It is important to strategically map out how to achieve those goals. But what happens when school is in session, your Zoom room is filled with boxed screens of cute student faces, or your homeschool space is now bustling with kids of different ages at the table? How do you stick true to your classroom goals and expectations and not compromise, even if everything appears to be going wrong smack in the middle of class? 

This is where you must take your plans and put them into action! Exactly how do you keep things running smoothly once the day starts? This page may be a solution for you. It is full of practical strategies to help you execute your classroom routines, achieve those classroom goals, help student’s complete their projects, and finalize those daily tasks with ease. These articles and resources will show you how to keep students engaged, manage transitions, and make your classroom feel like a well-oiled machine. 

Over here at SLeaf we firmly believe this is 100% possible and achievable—without the mayhem.

 

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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!

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3.  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.
  4.  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.
  5.  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.
  6.  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.
  7.  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.
  8.  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.
  9.  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.
  10.  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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