Planning and curriculum mapping

I am so pumped to be able to share what I'm doing in my class.  I had another blog, but for different reasons, I needed to create a new one.  I will post the link to my old blog so you can check out what I have posted in the past.

I am currently on maternity leave, which is almost over...sigh.  :(  Planning and curriculum mapping is something I am trying to get my head wrapped around so I can hit the ground running when I return in December (which I have some great ideas and will post on later).

Planning is such a difficult thing sometimes, until you get into a groove that works for you.  Having had 2 of my kids while teaching, I know that how I lay something out, may not jive with the organizational style of someone else. I have been working hard over the last couple of years to perfect my planning organization.  I've read some great blogs, with some great ideas.  Ultimately, it needs to fit your style.  I will post pictures of what I do and maybe that will help you in your journey toward organization and planning.

First I start with a binder for each month.  

In each binder, the first thing I put in is my outline for the whole year.  

That way it is always accessible each month.  Click here for a copy of what I have come up with.

The next thing I do is make a monthly plan.  Which really is all four weeks laid out.  It may change as the month goes on, but it is a starting place to guide me.

You can find a sample of it here.

I have worked at getting rid of all files.  I am trying to keep one original copy of each thing I do, or make note where it is digitally.  So for the month of December, I no longer have any files.  Everything I might need for that month is now in my binder.  My goal is to continue each month down sizing my files and having everything available in these binders.  I challenge you to do the same!

Happy Planning!!

Rachel