Want to know how to set up Todoist to maximize effectiveness in your classroom? Looking for a detailed how-to guide on how to use Todoist in your classroom? I’ve got you! I love to use technology in my classroom, but I know that it can be hard to learn something new. So come along on this journey, while I show you step by step directions on how to use Todoist in your special education or general education classroom! Whether you are a new teacher looking for tips, or a veteran teacher who wants to try something new – I’ve tested the strategies and found the shortcuts so you know how to easily use Todoist. Let’s go!
(Remember, that I try to keep my content up to date, but Todoist is always changing. If you see something here that doesn’t quite match up with what you’re seeing on the website, please let me know so I can get it updated!)
Todoist Post It Notes
Todoist has so many great features, and there’s a few tricks that I’ve found out as bonuses!. TBH, post it notes aren’t really a feature on Todoist, but I use Todoist like I would a post it note. Keep reading to find out how I keep all of my random thoughts and notes organized with Todoist.

I’ll be honest, I have a hard time remembering things AND a bit of a shopping problem. I use Todoist to help me with both! I have a “Random Notes” project list where I just jot down anything I need to remember. Here I have lists of my favorite shoes, the size I wear, and the colors I already own so it’s super easy to compare the next time I hit up Amazon!
Ideas to Use Todoist Post It Notes in the Classroom
- Just use one of your project lists as a brain dump – as you think of things, you can simply add it!
- Sometimes I may quick notes of things like:
- the lunch menu change for tomorrow
- I want to look at ordering the same folders my partner did
- My lunch number
- Some books that I might want to look at for using as mentor texts
- Really anything that isn’t time sensitive!
How to Set Up Todoist Post It Notes
I just simply make a project list called “random notes”. I have my view set to ‘board’ and can then add different sections! Check out the sections that I have (I’m never going to forget a gift card number or the digits to unlock my suitcase again!)

Video on How to Set Up Todoist Post It Notes

I know, it’s way easier to watch a video on setting up Todoist Post It Notes than it is to read the directions. So, if watching videos is your jam – hit that video above!
FAQ’s about Todoist Post It Notes
- How is this different than Google Keep? Or just post it notes?
- I just like having everything in a central location. It’s super easy for me to plug in all of my stuff to one app, that I have everywhere, rather than having to switch between apps or look for random notes I’ve left.
Todoist Post It Notes – Next Steps:
Now it’s your turn! Have you done the following?
- Create a ‘random notes’ project list
- Set it to ‘board view’
- Create different sections
- Take some notes!