Teachers love to be organized; anything that will make our crazy teacher lives a little easier makes our hearts happy. I have to admit my teacher life is chaotic at best from meetings, deadlines, parent/teacher conferences all on top of planning meals, paying bills and keeping after school activities straight. To say the least there are moments where I am completely overwhelmed! So, to organize all my crazy and reduce my stress level, I decided to dive into the world of Happy Planners. And I am so glad I did!
A planner is personal so you want to choose one that will work for you. They come in a variety of colors and prints. I love a large planner so I chose an 18 month planner that is 8.5 x 11. I like how easily you can add and remove pages to customize your planner so it suits your needs. Do more of what makes you happy is a constant reminder for me to only put things in my planner that truly make me happy.
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You can never have enough pens for your planner. I love the look and feel of the Kaiser Gel pens. The colors have my teacher heart going pitter patter! The bright look and soft feel of these pens are a perfect match for the Happy planner. They come in their own plastic case so they stay organized and you can see the colors easily. The pastel and glitter ones are my personal favorites.
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Juggling different schedules in one calendar can be tricky so I love to color code. Since those schedules sometimes change I found colored pencils are my best friend. I add temporary plans in with colored pencils. I use one color for myself, one for my daughter and another for my son. It is also helpful when looking at my calendar quickly to see who has what scheduled for the day. To corral all my colored pencils in one place I keep them in a cute black monogrammed zipper pouch. I can grab it on the go and use it when I am sketching out my month's events.
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Choosing the right planner is just the start with Happy Planners! There are so many other accessories that are must-haves when you are organizing your planner. All of those extras need to be accessible and easy to carry. The turquoise bins with lids are the perfect storage solution. They have a snapping lid and are a great size to easily store and carry. Fill your bin with all of your sticker books, pens, washi tape, colored pencils and more. You can even add a few stickers and personalize it.
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To teachers and students stickers rule the school. We know our students love them but if we are completely honest teachers love them too. There are so many colorful options to include in your happy planner tool kit. A few of my favorite must-haves are...
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Since I had so many choices it was difficult to decide which stickers to use in my planner. I used small circle stickers in different colors to organize my children's after school activities. I used meeting stickers to identify my important meetings and their start times. I even threw in some inspirational quotes to keep me motivated throughout the month. With all this organization and fun what's not to love? I am hooked! So take some time to get creative and purposeful with your planner.
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