Setting up classroom expectations/”rules”
My first year of teaching, I’d just come out of a Teacher’s Ed program that was all about giving the students a stake in their own behavior. My first two years, I let students...
Category: The first year
PLANNING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Now that your classroom is set up you, should be able to sit comfortably in your space and get to work planning for the first day of school. Be prepared to attend a plethora...
Teaching Pre-Service Week Free Printable Check List
Print out the pre-service week check list (free download below) and tape it to your desk so you can check off each task as you go. For in depth explanations of each step see...
13 Must do Tasks during Pre-service Week
Make sure to get the following 13 tasks done during the pre-service week. 1. Find the best place for your desk I recommend using a large desk if you have the option. My first...
You’ve signed a teaching contract. Now what?
Okay, so you’ve taken a job, signed a contract, and it’s a done deal. Now what? In most school systems you’ll go through the traditional Hepatitis test, the fingerprinting, and the background check (the...
First year teacher documentary
Recommended viewing I highly recommend that future teachers watch this first year teacher documentary by Kansas State College of Education. Nothing will help ease your new teacher fears better than seeing that others have...
5 ways to handle first year teacher stress
As a first year teacher you may feel like you have no time for anything but lesson planning and grading, but if you limit your life to school and only school your health will...
5 Must-Haves for New Teachers
I know you have no money, and you won’t for a while, but here are some things you really need before you welcome your students on the first day of school. The school should...
5 Rookie Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
Being a brand new teacher comes with a plethora of challenges. Make sure one of these 5 rookie mistakes doesn’t cause you undo stress. 1. Wearing uncomfortable shoes. Not wearing the right shoes is...
Survival Mode
“They” say that the first year of teaching is all about survival. It is about making it through the day, the class, the hour without pulling your hair out, yelling, crying, or locking yourself...