Welcome New Teachers!

Most new teachers struggle significantly during their first year.

If you are new to the profession, some useful advice that someone once gave me is to not let someone else's experience define my own. I was told to be myself, first and foremost, and my students would thank me for it.

I made it a point to act on this advice, and it has made all the difference! Students definitely know when you're being genuine or not.

The links below are made to help you get off to a great start, and review some excellent tips from the American Federation of Teachers website.

Read through these short links, and don't forget to check out the Teacher's Room page of this site for more great tips and ideas from other teachers.

Classroom Management

Classroom Rules
Sanction Inappropriate Behavior
Create a Structured Environment
Reward Positive Behavior
When Should a Child Be Removed From Class?


Classroom Procedures

First Day Procedures
Instructional Procedures
How Many Procedures Should I Have?


Bullying

Preventing Bullying
Characteristics of Bullies and Victims.
Anger Management Intervention


More on Behavior

Common Mistakes with Behavior Management
Behavior Management (PDF)
Behavior Management Interactive Tool


Building Relationships with Parents/Families

Parent-Teacher Partnerships for New Teachers and Veteran Teachers