Maybe it is because my birthday falls in the month of August that I perceive the annual cycle to end and begin in the summer; I finished each grade level as one age, and began the next as a year older. Or maybe it is because being an educator is written in my genetic code and that is just the way I was programmed. This time of year brings excitement and the promise of a brand new adventure.
Are you eager for the beginning of school? How do you feel when you anticipate the initiation of a new routine?
I am eating up any anxiety by focusing my energy on productivity. Literally. I am producing worksheets to help develop learning experiences. Because if they are interesting to look at, I will be more likely to use them, right?
Heather at The Bees Knees Cousin developed her own planner which inspired me to do the same. I have been playing around just in Word and am discovering how much I appreciate soft shapes and grey tones.
Here’s a look at what I have generated so far…
and if you fancy the portrait layout,
If you want to test them out, download a copy here: Visual Planner 2014
How do you spend these early days prepping for the new year?
Have a productive day,
xo MJ
Sun Porch Studio 