I'm joining in all the fun a day late, but I really wanted to participate in BlogHoppin's Teacher Week AND I think I'm really good at advice giving. :] So, I'll start with Teacher Talk Tuesday, then post about Meet the Teacher Monday afterwards! Here are some of the best pieces of advice that I can give a new teacher:
1. You know that graph that school districts show you about the emotional levels of new teachers as the school year progresses? It's TRUE!! The anticipation and excitement you feel are so contagious even for a 9 year teaching veteran like me. Yikes! When did that happen? Then reality sets in and things start to get a little more difficult, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. It will get easier, I promise you. Keep this as a reference and know that you are not alone in your feelings. Join an online support group for your grade level OR refer back to all of these wonderful teacher blogs for an additional pep talk to help you work through your first year. You can and will do it.
