When it comes to teaching, one of the most important things teachers can do is plan their lessons. Teachers know that a carefully planned lesson is integral to student success. Effective planning helps ensure engagement and increased academic performance, making it a crucial step in the learning process. This article will discuss differentiation, efficiency, and alignment with the curriculum. Read to the end for a big secret!

Lesson planning differentiation allows teachers to meet all learners’ needs, including advanced and low-level learners. Differentiation is significant because it ensures all students can succeed in the classroom. Differentiation can happen in several ways, such as the lesson, the assignment, or individual strategies (just to mention a few). A few examples can be below:

1. The Lesson – change the TLW statement or objectives to meet the needs of the majority of students.
2. The assignment – changing the size of text, shortening the text, and giving alternative text.
3. Individual strategies – Have the student use notes, a graphic organizer, or other means.

While lesson planning may seem like a lot of work, it is a very efficient way to teach. By planning, teachers can save time in the long run and ensure that their lessons are well-organized and aligned with the curriculum. Lesson planning can also help teachers to avoid last-minute scrambling and ensure that students receive the best possible instruction. Here are a few tips to be more efficient:

1. Create a lesson planning template
2. Use technology (Try the LYS Classroom App)
3. Align your lessons to the state standards
4. Collaborate with your team of teachers to come up with ideas on a bi-weekly basis.

One way of being more efficient is aligning lessons with the school curriculum. Typically, the state sets the standards, and then the school district creates a scope and sequence, then your instruction specialist helps you to create lessons. When creating your lessons, try to use a template to create lessons based on the curriculum you have been given. That way, you can add your flare to the school’s curriculum.

Summary

Overall, lesson planning is a vital part of the teaching process. This article discussed differentiation, efficiency, and alignment with the curriculum. By taking the time to plan, teachers can make a big difference in the lives of their students.

Here’s the big secret! We did all of this already and made an easy-to-use lesson plan app that will save you 30-50% of the time on your lessons and assignments. An LYS Teacher is at the forefront of implementing revolutionary lessons in the classroom that will ensure your students’ success by igniting their hopes and goals and preparing them for a successful life and career.

You can empower your students through creative and imaginative lesson plans by incorporating decision-making tools, life skills, SEL, and hard/soft skills that students can use for a path of direction to pursue not only college but a variety of post-high school options.

The result is an LYS personal path of purpose based on students’ strengths and interests to pursue their passions after high school.

Key features Include:

1. Texas 6th – 8th Grade core subjects (Except Math)
2. Teachers can create Weekly Lesson Plans and assignments in under 30 minutes.
3. Allows teachers to select from standard aligned pre-authored lessons and assignments, modifying them as needed for their student’s needs.
4. Ability to create, modify, and distribute daily work assignments for students.
5. Incorporate Character, SEL, and hard/soft skills into their lessons using our Being, Know, Doing Methodology.

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