Episode 3: How I Plan My Year as a Chemistry Teacher- A Flexible Framework for Mapping Out a Meaningful School Year
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đ§ Episode 3 â How I Plan My Year as a Chemistry Teacher- Flexible Framework for Mapping Out a Meaningful School Year Show Notes: Does planning the school year feel overwhelming? Or maybe you're a planner at heart but want to streamline the process? Either way, this episode is packed with real-world strategies to help Chemistry teachers create a year-long plan that works â even with labs, assemblies, testing days, and surprise pumpkin explosions. đ In this episode of The Confident Chemistry Teacher Podcast, Iâm breaking down exactly how I plan my school year â from gathering key calendars to mapping out units, labs, and celebrations. Youâll hear how I balance academic standards with real-life teaching challenges like ordering supplies, sharing lab space, and adjusting for âNo School November.â Youâll learn: đ Why I always start with district, school, and celebration calendars (yes, even holidays like Mole Day and Pi Day!) đ§Ș How I block out realistic time for labs â including set-up, clean-up, and reflection đ§ Why reading standards in your own words helps with long-term pacing đ§» The real reason I start on paper but move everything to a digital Google Sheet planner âł Why leaving a âbuffer weekâ might be the smartest planning tip youâll hear all year đĄ BONUS: Ideas for fun science holidays and how to work them into your curriculum without falling behind Whether you're a first-year teacher or fine-tuning your 15th year, this episode will help you create a roadmap that works for you â with margin for the unexpected and space for the fun. đ§° Mentioned in This Episode: â Free Digital Chemistry Year-at-a-Glance Planner đ„ Related Instagram Reel: How I Plan My Year