There's a moment every elementary teacher experiences - the one where a behavior repeats, a parent asks a question, or an administrator says, "Can you tell me when this started?". Suddenly, you're replaying weeks of memories in your head, wishing you had written it down. Documentation may not feel like teaching, but it's one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your time, your students, and yourself. In today's episode, I'm sharing clear guidelines for documentation, along with practical ideas for creating a system that's manageable and sustainable throughout the year.

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