As a teacher, staying organized is key to managing your workload and juggling multiple tasks throughout the year. Ensuring students get the most out of their lessons and classroom experience is top priority. That’s why having a quality planner intentionally designed for teachers can be a total game changer.

Since teacher planners come in a variety of sizes, layouts and designs, there are few key components that you want when selecting your planner.

Functional Layout - Not everyone plans the same and not every teacher has the same schedule or workload. That being said, look for a layout that works best with the amount of subjects and responsibilities you have at school. Yourplanner should include the obvious weekly and monthly spreads but also look for extra bonus pages such as class schedule, bell schedule, ideal week, notes and checklists.

Durability - Let’s face it, this planner will take a beating throughout the school year. It will travel from class to class and from home to school more times than you can count. You want your planner made of durable, quality materials that can withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. It should have a strong cover and binding that will not fall apart plus be flexible enough to fold over and make it easy to use. Size is also important because it should be able to hold everything you need but not be too cumbersome to transport around.

Communication and Student Information - Many planners also include sections to keep track of student/parent communication and special needs of students. These sections are very helpful for staying organized and having everything in one place with easy access.

Personalization - Personalization is an extra bonus that is not necessary but can enhance your planning experience. Many companies provide the option of personalizing your cover or sell coordinating accessories to maximize your organization and give your planner its own unique style.

Taking these factors into account, we have curated a selection of our favorite teacher planners for you to explore: