Nancy's Guide to Personalizing Your Planner
JUN 12, 2026
The 2026–2027 Academic Planners You’ve Been Waiting For
School is still in session… but the next one will be here before we know it. (It’s fine.)
Our 2026–2027 Academically Dated Collection is now available!
Shop The Academic Collection
Whether you’re heading into a new school year, planning your work season, or simply looking for a fresh start, these planners are designed to meet you where you are. The only thing “academic” about these planners is the calendar.
This collection includes:
- - nine academically dated planner layouts
- - two brand-new planners (including Mabby’s dream planner 👀)
- - whimsical Thumbelina-inspired covers
- - matching accessories and beautifully productive notepads
Consider this your guide to finding your planner.
Want the full walkthrough?
You can keep reading for the overview, or watch Lolly and Nancy walk through everything below.
The video is the more fun and whimsical option, and it’s where Luna finally makes her debut! (We’re very excited about her.)
Why People Choose Our Academically Dated Planners
Our academically dated planners are designed to meet you where your life is, with structure that supports you without overwhelming you.
They follow a July through June calendar, which aligns with how many real-life routines actually work. School schedules, teaching calendars, seasonal work cycles, and even personal rhythms often reset in late summer, not January.
And just to say it again, the only thing “academic” about these planners is the calendar. No enrollment required.
Beyond the calendar, here’s what makes Laurel Denise planners feel different:
They align with real-life timing
They begin right when new schedules and routines start, so you can step into the year already organized.
They’re ready to use right away
No writing in dates. No setup. You can open your planner and begin.
You can see your plans at a glance
Our patented layouts are designed so you can view your month and your week together, making it easier to understand your time without flipping between pages.
They work with your brain, not against it
Each layout supports a different way of thinking and planning, so you can choose what feels natural to you.
They help you stay on top of what matters
With consistent layouts and built-in structure, it’s easier to track deadlines, manage your time, and keep everything in one place.
They make planning feel simpler
You don’t need a complicated system to stay organized. These planners are designed to help you focus on what matters most.
They offer a fresh start at the right time
Not everyone resets in January. Starting in July gives you a new beginning when routines naturally shift.
Find the Layout That Fits You
Not all our planners work the same way, and that's intentional.
Each layout is designed for a different way of thinking, planning, and organizing life.
As you scroll, look for the one that feels like it fits.
Scout
If you like to see everything in one place, Scout is a strong fit.
She’s our best-selling layout, and for good reason. Scout brings your monthly view and weekly planning together, so you can understand your time without flipping between sections. This patented design makes it easier to see what’s coming and plan with more clarity.
She’s also a great place to start if you’re new to Laurel Denise planners or just want something that feels intuitive right away.
Nancy
Nancy is helpful if you are managing multiple schedules or responsibilities at once.
You can see your full month while still planning your weeks in detail, which makes it easier to stay on top of everything.
Anne
Anne works well if you prefer a more structured layout.
Her vertical columns make it easy to plan your time, build routines, or organize longer lists.
Rose
Rose is ideal if you like to separate your life into categories, or you're just getting started with a planner.
She gives you space to organize work, home, and personal tasks while still keeping everything connected to your monthly view.
Valerie
Valerie was designed with educators in mind.
She’s a great fit if you’re planning lessons, managing a classroom, or working within a structured weekday routine. Her layout gives you space to map out your week clearly, with columns for Monday through Friday.
You can choose between a 5-block or 7-block layout, depending on how you like to organize your day.
It’s easy to see your schedule at a glance and stay on top of everything as the week unfolds.
She also works well for anyone who prefers a workweek-focused planner with a little more structure.
Kristy
Kristy offers structure with flexibility, making her a great fit if your schedule changes from week to week.
This layout is hard to find in the planner world, and that’s part of what makes her special. We collaborated with Amanda’s Favorites to create a weekly planner that balances structure with open space in a way that feels intuitive and easy to use.
This year includes additional dot grid space at the start of each month, giving you room to plan ahead, take notes, or reset as needed.
Jo
Jo is designed to keep important information visible.
She’s meant to live out in the open, whether that’s on your kitchen counter, your desk, or the front of a classroom.
At home, she might hold the weekly plan, grocery reminders, or a shared chores list. In a classroom, she can track daily schedules, assignments, test days, and even field trips.
She’s less about detailed planning and more about keeping the important things visible, collaborative, and easy to access.
She’s the planner you don’t have to remember to check, because she’s already right there.
Carmen
This is your monthly overview planner.
She gives you a clear, simple view of your month, making it easy to plan ahead and keep track of what’s coming up.
This year, she’s also available in a small size, so you can take her with you wherever your day goes.
Meet Luna, Our Newest Addition
Luna has been a much-anticipated addition to the collection.
She was designed as a natural follow-up to Scout. If Scout is your everything-at-a-glance planner, Luna is her sister with a little more room to think.
Her monthly calendar lives on the left, with a full dot grid notes page on the right, giving you space to plan, organize, and hold everything that doesn’t quite fit in the boxes.
If you’ve love Scout but wish for more monthly note space, Luna was designed with you in mind.
Covers & Availability
One quick note: we’d love to offer every cover on every planner layout. Truly. But some layouts are more popular than others, so we match patterns to the planners that make the most sense. This helps us keep production manageable and planner pricing reasonable for everyone.
Here’s where you’ll find each pattern in this year’s collection:
Meadow's Edge — The Scout, The Nancy, The Anne, The Rose, The Valerie, The Luna
Cricketsong — The Scout, The Nancy, The Luna
Swan Flight — The Scout, The Nancy, The Anne (Large only), The Luna
Dewdrop — The Scout, The Nancy
Fairyfold — The Scout, The Nancy, The Rose (Large only), The Luna
Roots & Rain — The Scout, The Nancy, The Valerie, The Luna
Sunpetal — The Jo
Starlight — The Kristy
Midnight — The Kristy
Speckled Moss — The Carmen
Accessories (Because Of Course)
No planner launch would be complete without accessories.
This collection includes:
- new sticker sheets
- new notepads
- decorative washi
Here’s what to do next:
☐ Watch the walkthrough video
☐ Find the layout that fits your planning style
☐ Get ready to start fresh mid-year
Because the best part of an academic planner is simple.
You get a fresh start when it actually makes sense.
