There are so many things at the top of the teacher’s list when the new school year begins. What kind of schedule will I have? How will the students’ behavior plan work? When will I teach math? What rules will we use this year? The list goes on and on. There is one thing that…
Organizing the Classroom as a First Year Teacher
As a first year teacher, things can be a little bit overwhelming. I recently graduated college and was lucky enough to be given my very own classroom in October. However, moving into my new classroom a few months into the school year with no clue where to start was a difficult challenge. The previous teacher…
How to Work with a Co-Teacher
As teachers know, teaching styles and personalities play a huge role in how calm or turbulent the atmosphere of the classroom is throughout the year. It’s easy to spot a low-key teacher from the moment you walk into her classroom, but it’s equally as easy to spot a high-energy teacher. While it’s great to have…