Does this morning routine sound familiar on a weekday? You rush around, already 10 minutes late, when you notice that your student forgot to tell you that you needed to sign a test or permission slip or their communication journal. Then you notice their backpack still has their lunch bag in it and the contents resemble last week’s science experiment. Never mind the fact that you have no idea what to give them for today’s breakfast and lunch! As you panic your student is still standing in their closet, wondering what to wear as you yell that you need to leave now! All the while, “Just another manic Monday…” is running through your head on a loop.
Mornings are tough at the start of a new school year after having had the entire summer to chill out, and let time just do its thing. But it is possible to get your mornings back in shape and on track. The key lies in the night before.
Pre-planning may not sound like the greatest idea after a long day. However, if it gets you to a morning routine where you aren’t running around like a chicken with your head cut off, it might be worth it!
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