Looking for simple tech tools to help you stay organized as a teacher or curriculum writer? These 5 tech tips and hacks help with planning, focus, wellness, and productivity — and they actually work.
👋 Why These Tools Work (Especially for Teachers)
Whether you’re still in the classroom or working behind the scenes as a curriculum writer, chances are you’re juggling a million things. I’ve been a teacher, I write computer science curriculum now, and I also try to live a semi-healthy life with meal prep, walking, and a lot of Zoom meetings.
These are my go-to tech tools for teachers and busy humans in general — they help me stay organized, focused, and less overwhelmed, both personally and professionally.
1. 📝 Google Keep – The Best Free Note-Taking App for Teachers
If your brain runs on sticky notes, Google Keep is going to feel like magic.
I use this tool to:
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Collect content ideas for Instagram or my blog
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Save links, recipes, and lesson brainstorms
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Jot down quick reminders during curriculum calls or planning blocks
Why it works:
✅ Color-coded notes
✅ Checkbox options for to-do lists
✅ Syncs across phone and desktop
💡 Bonus teacher tip: Create labels like “Sub Plans,” “Meal Prep,” or “Parent Notes” to stay organized.
📝Want some FREE Keep headers? Grab the template here!
2. 📅 Canva Weekly Planner – My Visual Sunday Reset System
Planning in a digital notebook is great — but sometimes I need something visual and calming. That’s why I created my own Canva weekly planner template.
Each week, I plug in:
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My top 3 priorities
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What I’m eating (I meal prep!)
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Movement or wellness goals
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One line for mindset or intention
I use this weekly planner on my iPad, or I print it out and keep it on my desk. It’s perfect for visual learners and burned-out teachers alike.
👉 Want the template? CLICK HERE
3. 💧 Waterllama App – Stay Hydrated (and Motivated)
As a teacher or curriculum writer, it’s way too easy to go all day without drinking enough water. Waterllama is a hydration tracking app that helps you stay consistent — and the design is actually fun.
It tracks:
- Water (the free version only tracks water)
- Tea
- Smoothies
- Electrolytes or wellness drinks (like my MAKE Wellness peptides)
The streaks, friendly reminders, and hydration goals make it way more fun to stay on track — even during back-to-back Zooms.
*Please note that the paid version offers much more functionality; it's $9.99 per year or $24.99 for Lifetime.
4. 🤖 ChatGPT – A Time-Saving Tool for Teachers and Creators
This is probably the most powerful teacher productivity tool I’ve added to my routine.
Ways I use ChatGPT:
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“Create a warm-up for 5th grade science on weather patterns”
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“Write a caption for a reel about meal prepping”
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“Make a grocery list for 3 simple anti-inflammatory meals”
It’s like having a brainstorming partner that doesn’t get tired.
💡 Reminder: Don’t copy-paste — edit the output to make it sound like you.
5. ⏱️ Focus Timer App – My Burnout Prevention Hack
You don’t need fancy productivity tools. You just need a timer.
I use a Pomodoro-style timer (25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break) with apps like Focus Keeper or Forest. This helps me:
💡 Pair with peptides + hydration = energy boost that actually lasts
🙌 Final Thoughts: Tech Tools That Help You Do Less, Better
You don’t need 50 apps and 12 planners. You just need a few tools that match your brain and make your routine feel smoother.
These are my everyday teacher tech essentials — and I use them to support my wellness, prep my meals, and manage my work-from-home life as a curriculum writer and teacher supporter.
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