Between lesson planning, grading, managing a classroom, and actually teaching, it always seems to feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day! But here’s the good news: there are simple strategies you can use to save time without sacrificing quality instruction.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing seven time-saving tips to help you plan, grade, and manage social studies more efficiently. These strategies will help you spend less time on paperwork and more time engaging with your students.

Episode Highlights:

• Batch Your Lesson Planning – Plan smarter, not harder
• Reuse & Adapt Resources – Make the most of what you already have
• Use Self-Grading Quizzes – Cut down on grading time
• Grade Assignments Efficiently – Strategies to speed up the process
• Streamline Social Studies Stations & Group Work – Keep things organized and effective
• Use AI & Tech Tools for Social Studies – Let technology do some of the heavy lifting
• Set Work Time Limits & Stick to Them – Avoid overworking and stay on track

If you’re looking for ways to lighten your workload and make social studies more manageable, this episode is for you!

Resources and Links

Blog Post - Episode 98

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/grading-tips/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-Management-Strategies-for-Teachers-6262172

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