10 tips for choosing curriculum

10 Tips for Choosing Curriculum

It’s that time of year again. When one school year winds down, it’s time to start planning for the next one. Which means, it’s curriculum picking time (it’s seasonal, like fruit)! Choosing curriculum can either be enjoyable (for curriculum junkies like me), or angst inducing. I understand it can be a daunting task. To help aid you in your process, I have my top 10 tips for choosing curriculum.

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Easy planning using Post-it notes

Easy planning with Post-it notes
Easy planning using Post-it notes

I am a die hard Post-it note fan. When I was a classroom teacher, my desk was covered with sticky notes. Those notes were an extension of my brain. More than ever, now with eight kids, I need all the brain extensions I can get. Oddly enough, as much of a sticky note lover as as I am, it has not been until recently that I’ve used them for strategic planning purposes. I want to share with you some ideas for easy planning using Post-it notes.

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