Base Planners Blog

Teacher workload can be overwhelming, but using your free lessons strategically can help reduce stress and improve productivity. In our latest blog, we explore five research-backed strategies to optimize your...

Feeling stressed and worn out from report-writing season? Don’t worry; we’ve got your back! In our latest blog post, we share 5 adaptable phrases you can use when writing student...

Why Taking Notes in Your Teacher Planner Matters  In the whirlwind of teaching—packed with meetings, parent conferences, and lesson planning—staying organised is key. This blog post explores the benefits of...

Halloween seems to have exploded in popularity over the last few years in Australia. If you're like me and want to experiment with some Halloween-themed activities in your classes without...

Using a hard copy planner for organisation, clarity and teacher wellbeing? HECK YES! Using a hard copy planner for data analysis? No thanks. Learn why we don't include a marks...

How to Move the Term Tabs in Your 2025 Teacher Planner | Quick Tutorial - In this video, we’ll show you how to easily move the term tabs in your...

Struggling with last-minute lesson prep as the new term looms? This blog post shares three easy, low-prep activities perfect for the first day back after school holidays. These engaging activities...

Are you a teacher who spends more time perfecting your planner than actually planning? As a recovering perfectionist, I’ve been there—obsessing over every detail until my planner became more stressful...

Since starting Base Planners, I often get asked why I created a hard copy teacher planner in the age of digital… well… everything. The short answer: I know that they work. When...