Preparing with Checklists

Posted by Tammy Andrew Aug 6, 2008

The disorganization of my file cabinets is a stark contrast to my checklists. My students quickly learn that if they need me to do something for them and I don't write it down on the list I am likely to forget to do it. Same goes for preparing for classes to start, I must have my list. I have actually forgotten seemingly obvious things such as putting the posters back on the wall and setting up books for checkout because they were not written down. I always start from my old one, which usually has a note or two about what can be done differently, might add an item depending on the circumstances for that school year.

As I did my initial look through of that list last week and tweaked it for the upcoming year I also put it together in a readable format for other teachers to use. I divided it into to sections, one for elementary teachers and one for middle/high school teachers. I hope it helps you accomplish all that needs to be done, too!