My School To-Do List

Here's a slightly revised version of my own daily to-do list.  My own list is a little more specific (with team names, specific preps, etc.), but it's what I use.  I do not complete list items in a certain order.  Each day I try to prioritize the items based on what's happening in my classroom.

I teach in a middle school, so this may or may not work for other grade levels.  The list below is just an example.  If you're wanting to use your own to-do list, I would suggest creating your own customized list for your specific teaching position.

Daily To-Do List

Before School

• Check email for emergency messages
• Update whiteboard
• Open items on computer needed for first lessons
• Double-check to make sure all supplies are ready

During School/Plan Period

• Grade
• Class 1
• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4
• Class 5
• Class 6
• Enter grades into gradebook
• Email
• Make copies for tomorrow
• Planning for
• Prep 1
• Prep 2
• Prep 3
• Enter homework on homework hotlines
• Open items on computer needed for afternoon classes
• Other (to-do list items that come up can be added here)

After School

• Clear off desk
• One last email check for emergency messages
• Gather papers to take home
• Close windows, turn everything off, close blinds
• Set out supplies for tomorrow's first class

Weekly Tasks

Monday - Back up computer
Tuesday - Submit newsletter entries
Wednesday - Meet with colleague for planning
Thursday - Update student missing work forms, update my own record of learning targets
Friday - Meet with team