Today we share our best tried-and-true tips for thinking big picture, staying ahead of the game, shifting your lesson-planning mindset, and strategically reusing lesson activities. Tune in to get all the details and transform your relationship with lesson planning forever! Links mentioned in this episode: The Emergency Substitute Binder: https://ebacademics.com/2017/06/the-sub-binder-why-its-important-how-to.html Emergency Sub Lesson Plans for ELA from EB Academics:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ELA-Emergency-Sub-Plans-for-Middle-School-2340227 Are you enjoying the podcast? Tag us @ebacademics and let us know which episode you're listening to! Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review! Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click HERE and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom! Other episodes you might enjoy: Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback Mini Literary Analysis Writing PD: Hooking Your Students