Quick & Easy Curriculum Mapping- Teacher Hacks Included

Curriculum mapping can take a long time. But, with this simple step-by-step process you will have your curriculum map done so you can get back to your summer vacation. These 5 steps will guide you as you make your curriculum map. You will get tips for each step to make this process easy and fast. In the end you will have a curriculum map that you will actually use. (gasp) **Remember to ask any questions you have about this process.** Step 1 -Gather supplies Step 2- Make a color code annotation key Step- 3 Use a calendar to map out non curriculum events (I made a calendar for you that has big space for writing… see the link below) Step-4- Map out reading & math Step 5- Integrate themes, science, social studies, health etc. Teacher Hacks- Equipment Hack Color Code Hack Resource Brainstorm - Sticky Note Hack- Use With the Color Code Why curriculum map? -Big-picture view of the year Focus on essential skills and assessments, benchmarks Begin with the end in mind Allows for effective cross curricular content planning Platform for collaboration and peer support Reduces risk of holes in skill building and mastery Teacher timesaver Plan content and fun Lesson planning made easy Join me and get prepared and organized for the school year. *Special thanks to Dawn The Singing Nurse for the awesome intro and outro music. Check out her channel.    / thesingingnurse*   =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Mentioned Resources: Editable Calendar 2021-2022- https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/ca... NEW: Teacher Binder 205-26 School Year: https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/bi... Early Finisher Solution- 60+ Independent Learning Games For the K-1 Classroom https://www.makingthebasicsfun.com/so... TpT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S... =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Listen To Podcasts? Catch my podcast Rockin’ This Teacher Thing every other Tuesday to help you in your teacher life. Made just for the early primary teacher. Find me on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and more. or Come to www.makingthebasicsfun.com/podcast to listen. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Clip Art Thank You for the cutest clipart around: Scrappin' Doodles: www.scrappindoodles.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- DISCLAIMER: All opinions are always 100% my own. This video and description MAY contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with, or have seen the value of all of these resources, and I recommend them because they are helpful. Do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals. Your support of this channel allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support! Erasable Pens: https://amzn.to/2S6zPMP #curriculum mapping #teachersmakingthebasicsfun