Curriculum mapping can take a long time. But, with this simple stepbystep 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)
Step4 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?
Bigpicture 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*  

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