November hit and I was like… okay, I have way too much to do. In this planning day vlog, I’m taking you along for a real teacher workday—meetings, a mile-long to-do list, and me trying to be super intentional about what actually needs to get done right now. I share a few “good things” from school that made me genuinely happy, plus an update on how things have been going now that my team teacher is back from maternity leave (and how that shift has helped me finally catch my breath a little). A big focus of the day is prepping for our upcoming “Parent Peek,” where families come into the classroom to observe a science lesson. I walk through how I’m getting materials ready for a science investigation, what I’m doing to make it run smoothly, and a few little classroom tasks I’m squeezing in—like working on our math word wall. I also share my Boosterthon thoughts, some free-but-exciting fundraiser reward ideas that students actually love, and of course… a sticker haul because what teacher doesn’t love stickers? If you’re feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you can’t get it all done, this vlog is basically a realistic reset and a reminder to prioritize the things that matter most—students and relationships—once you’re out of survival mode.