Ep 288: [Saturday Rewind] Ep 222: Classroom Management and Lesson Structure: Maximizing Student Engagement

If you’re a secondary teacher juggling multiple preps and you’re already thinking about how to make your classroom run smoother next year, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing super practical strategies for classroom management, lesson structure, and maximizing student engagement—especially in those challenging 90-minute blocks.

Whether you're looking to revamp your routines or just tweak your current systems, you'll find easy, repeatable formats and time-saving tips that work for any secondary class (think CTE, project-based, and more).

Tune in to get my go-to lesson plan templates, chunking strategies, and real-world advice you can use right away to keep your students on task—without losing your sanity!

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• A step-by-step system to simplify your prep
• Plug-and-play templates and planning routines

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