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Planning lessons to effectively teach students a concept or subject can be difficult, so organizing thoughts in one place can be very helpful for teachers. If you’re looking for a great way to build successful lesson plans, look into lesson planners available at Staples.
What Are Lesson Planners?
Lesson planners are organizational teaching resources designed to help instructors stay on top of their curriculum. They allow teachers to organize effective classes that align with specific goals, reflect on the success of past lessons and adjust strategies for future planning efforts.
Similar to traditional planners and personal organizers, lesson planners provide ample writing space to jot down notes, reminders and map out schedules. A good lesson planner helps teachers store and sort all that information in one spot so they can stay focused on the job at hand.
What Types of Lesson Planners Are Available?
Lesson planner books come in a variety of style and functionality options. Choose from planners with standard 8.5 x 11 inch letter-sized sheets, larger options for more writing space and pocket-size lesson planners.
You can also choose from spiral bound or stitched spine options, paired with different cover materials, like hardcovers or flexible moleskin. Traditional colors like black, white, gray or navy are available, along with brighter colorful options like yellow or pink.
What Features Do Lesson Planner Books Have?
Lesson planner books have a calendar-based format with monthly and weekly views for the months of a standard academic year. Lesson planner book and record book options offer the convenience of having teaching plans, attendance sheets, grade books and more all in one place.
Many teacher planner books have additional organizational features like thumb tabs for quickly flipping to a certain month or week of the school year, saving time during busy moments. Some include extra pages to take notes and additional year-view calendars for reference.
What Should You Consider When Buying a Lesson Planner?
Aside from preferences on color and size, you should also keep in mind how you plan to use your lesson planner. Here’s a list of important considerations when selecting the teacher planner book that will work best for you and your classroom:- The amount of writing space - Some planners offer a full page for each day, while others may only provide a section of a page.
- The writing utensils you prefer - Pencils make for easy erasing and adjusting, but pens are ideal for permanent notes. Highlighters can also be a great tool that allows you to color-coordinate your plans and schedules.
- The content of the lesson planner - Are you looking for a sleek design with just enough room for daily notes, or do you want a more multifaceted planner that includes extras like a space to record seating charts, student behavior logs and more.
Regardless of what you are looking for, Staples has a wide selection of education supplies perfect for teachers.