Join Bridget and Michelle for a relaxed session of the Couch Chronicles as they guide you through five simple steps to get ready for the new school year without leaving your sofa. This episode offers a blend of digital efficiency and creative planning, making back-to-school prep a breeze. Whether updating your introductory letter, organizing digital name tags, or planning your first week of lessons, these tips are designed to maximize your productivity while minimizing stress. Episode Highlights: Bridget and Michelle discuss the benefits of computer-based planning, allowing for multitasking with entertainment as you organize for the new school year. They provide step-by-step instructions on using digital tools and templates to streamline everything from Meet the Teacher letters to setting up your digital classroom and first-week lessons. Key Takeaways: Digital Efficiency: Utilize templates for quick updates to introductory letters and presentations. Organized Systems: Set up digital folders for name tags and other classroom essentials. Creative Prep: Design and prepare bulletin boards at home to save time and hassle. Engaging Presentations: Create compelling Open House slideshows to inform and connect with parents. Lesson Planning: Gather and organize lesson ideas for the first week, using digital tools to keep everything accessible. Next Steps: Try these strategies to simplify your back-to-school setup and share your experiences with us on how you’ve managed to prep from your couch! LINKS: Meet the Teacher letter template Back to school open house template SUBMIT YOUR TIME SUCKING HURDLE! We want to know what is sucking up all of your time either as a teacher or just a person. Head over to our website and submit your TSH so that you can have a chance to be featured on the podcast! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to our podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe to iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, We would be really grateful if you left us a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find our podcast and they’re also fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!