Advice for New Teachers!

I am a fairly new teacher myself, this is my second year of teaching. If you are a first year teacher it can be extremely stressful to get into the groove of things in your classroom and your shool. There is always a lot of paper work to do especially in the beginning of the year. It is also hard to figure out what you like and how you want to run your classroom.

My first year I probably rearranged my classroom like 10 times. It takes time to figure out what you like and what works for you and your kiddos. Each year you will think of things to add, remove, and change. Teaching is a lifelong learning profession, so get ready!

Here is a tip! If you are having a hard day; and with our kiddos it can get pretty hard, try to remember at least one thing that went well. It is important to not dwell on the negatives of the day. Instead, try to figure out why something did not go the way you expected and fix it. Thinking about the good in each day will make sure you don't get too stressed and overwhelmed. Hang up some positive notes in your room to brighten your day a little.

Remember, our job is very hard. Take some deep breaths and remember how much you are doing for your kiddos and how much they have and will learn. The little things do count, always.