Lesson planning shouldn’t take longer than the lesson itself. Yet many teachers find themselves drowning in prep time, leading to stress and burnout. The good news? You can cut your planning time in half without cutting corners. This guide will show you how.

It’s easy to overdo it:

New teachers often script lessons because they lack confidence.

Coursebooks don’t fit every class, so adapting them takes hours.

Online activity searches turn into endless scrolling.

The res...