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[quote=Anonymous]Former 2nd grade teacher here. Once I'd been teaching for a few years I had my routines pretty down pat, so I was usually able to come in a little before 8 and be done no later than 4:30. I rarely brought work home except at report card time. A few tips:

1.  Be disciplined about using your lunch, planning time, and Monday afternoons if you have them. It's really easy to chat with friends, check your e-mail, and all of a sudden it's time to go pick up the kids.  Obviously you're going to have things like team meetings, etc., but if you watch the socializing you'd be amaze how far it goes. It will get easier as you develop a reputation for being focused on work and not available to chat.  This includes parents--be friendly, of course, but don't let the conversation veer too far from whatever issue is at hand.

2. Don't volunteer for things like pilot programs, social committee, VEA, etc. Focus on dealing with the kids in your classroom and that's it.

3.  Use parent volunteers, if you have them. They can make copies, do bulletin boards, read with kids, etc.

4.  Plan ahead for school vacations and make your dentist appointments, dr's appointments, kids' dr's appointments, car oil changes, and all of those other random errands. Use your personal days when you need them and don't feel guilty about taking the occasional sick day if you need a mental health day.

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