It’s Friday. Dismissal just ended. Your to-do list? Still a mile long. 😩 And with the end of the school year in full swing, that list likely grew five extra arms. So how do you walk out on time and still feel ready for Monday?

In this episode of The Happy Teaching Podcast, we’re talking about 3 simple strategies to protect your Friday afternoon, get back your weekend (and your peace of mind) without sacrificing your classroom readiness.

You’ll hear:

✅ How to reset your space without spending hours cleaning

✅ Why “just the essentials” is enough when prepping for Monday

✅ The power of the Monday sticky note (your future self will thank you!)

Because leaving on time doesn’t make you less dedicated—it means you’re setting yourself up to finish strong 💪

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• The P.L.A.Y. Course (Free-Flowing Centers) — The how-to on running center time that saves you time while still meeting the needs of your students in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Print and Play Club (Mentioned as the place for done-for-you plans, routines, time-saving resources, and so much more!)

📲 Connect on Instagram: @thekindergartenconnection

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