Weekly Planning Checklist

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Review & Reflect

• Review last week's assessment data and anecdotal notes.
• Identify students who need reteaching, extension, or extra support.
• Note which lessons and routines worked and which need adjusting.
• Check progress toward unit goals and pacing.

Lesson Planning

• Write a clear learning objective for each lesson.
• Align lessons to standards and the unit plan.
• Plan a check for understanding for each lesson.
• Build in accommodations and adaptations required by student plans.
• Schedule small groups and intervention times.
• Prepare early-finisher and extension activities.

Materials & Resources

• Prepare copies, manipulatives, and digital materials.
• Reserve shared spaces, devices, or equipment.
• Organize materials by day in labeled bins or folders.
• Post the week's assignments on your learning platform.

Calendar & Communication

• Update the class calendar with assessments, events, and deadlines.
• Check upcoming meetings, duties, and professional learning.
• Send a weekly update to families.
• Coordinate plans with co-teachers, specialists, and support staff.
• Update emergency substitute plans.

Wrap-Up

• Grade and return outstanding student work.
• Enter grades and update records.
• Tidy and reset the classroom for the new week.
• Set your top priorities for the coming week.
• Block time on your calendar for planning and rest.