Simple Systems with Sam

Let's create simple systems for your teacher tasks and never ending mom-life schedule! We will chat about small steps that can increase task list productivity and help you efficiently grade, meal prep, and minimize your effort while maximizing your "me" time. From the classroom to the living room, we will use small changes to create big results in all areas of your life. Many of these time saving strategies come straight from self-improvement books, efficiency systems in factories, and my personal experiences with classroom management (managing everything from organization to mindsets, that is). As a former engineer turned high school science teacher, let me do the nerdy data collection and reporting for you. Let's take a journey from teacher tired to well rested! Sign up to get the 5 Steps to Tackle your To-Do List for FREE! Check out the daily ideas on Instagram Get Time Saving Teacher Templates on TPT

90: The Overwhelmed Teacher’s Guide to Simplifying Back-to-School

Join Sam as she shares essential tips for teachers and busy parents preparing for the new school year. Discover effective strategies to maximize your time, including starting small, utilizing block scheduling, and leveraging help from students or family members. Simplify your to-do list and reduce overwhelm with practical advice on maintaining décor, organizing your spaces, and delegating tasks. Perfect for those looking to find peace and efficiency before the hectic school term begins.

08-08
20:53

Back to Basics: 15 Simple System Tweaks I'm Making for the New School Year

Welcome back to the Simple Systems with Sam podcast! After a brief hiatus, Sam returns with fresh insights and practical steps to simplify various aspects of life for busy teachers and moms. Kicking off Season 2, this episode dives into 15 simple systems geared towards making the school year and home life more efficient. From restructuring classroom policies and organizing supplies to personal habits like healthier snacks and dedicated Kindle time, Sam shares actionable strategies to reduce overwhelm and optimize time and energy. Tune in for tips on creating a more organized and balanced life, both in and out of the classroom!

07-26
27:42

88: Help! I Fell off the Productivity Wagon!

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10-25
17:12

87: The Personal CEO Mindset

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10-16
15:46

86: 3 Variations of Batching to Make it Work for You

Batching is such a "trendy" productivity tip... but it doesn't work for me. Instead, I take the idea of batching and turn it into something that works for the everyday teacher, mom, and busy woman.

09-27
16:29

85: Thriving in a B- Lifestyle

When you're an overachiever or a perfectionist, you are putting so much stress onto your life, when really, a B- lifestyle is the cure.Simple Systems NewsletterYouTube Video

09-10
21:25

84: 5 Ways to Add Visual Organization and Reduce Stress

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09-03
21:00

83: Resetting Routines for Back To School or A New Season

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08-25
17:17

82: Thoughts on Productivity and the Pareto Principle

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08-12
12:49

81: Organizing your Classroom and Lab Supplies to make it Shopable

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08-09
13:30

80: Setting the Mood for Productivity

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08-06
16:36

79: 5 Simple Choices to Prepare Now and Reduce Back to School Stress

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08-01
12:58

78: Simple Science Lab Planning Tips

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07-28
20:22

77: The MVP of Productivity and Goal Setting

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07-25
21:05

76: Unit Planning: Getting All the Pieces Ready to Come Together

FREE Unit Planning GuideUnit Planning Kit

07-21
13:57

75: How to Map and Organize the Pieces of Your Unit Planning

Unit Planning KitFREE Download the Unit Planning TemplateCheck out YouTube

07-18
16:04

74: The First 5+ Days; 24 Ideas for the First Week of School

Classroom Startup GuideDay 1:Fast Facts SurveyHexagonsDay 4:Polar Bear and Fish Dice GameSpaghetti and Marshmallow ChallengeDay 5 +Color Study TipsWonderWall PresentationsTemplate Sub Plans

07-14
17:04

73: Create a Unit Planning Template to Simplify Lesson Planning

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07-11
12:14

72: New Course Planning- Unit Mapping your Year

Ready to tackle planning a new course?! I've been there... 16 times. So let's take it step by step together with part 1 of our New Course Planning series!Digital Declutter Episode

07-07
13:16

71: 7 Ways to become a "Minimalist" Teacher this year

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07-04
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