- 1. Learn about your school district and how your school runs. Every school has acronyms for specials, programs and paperwork. Don't be afraid to ask another teacher for help figuring all this out. You can't possibly know how a referral for special services is handled, how you get forms to get a bus for a field trip, etc. Finding all this out will make the first year go smoother.
- 2. Along with this goes making the school secretary and the custodian your best friends. They actually run the school and can get you lots of good stuff like bookcases and extra paper. They are both very busy at the beginning of the year so try not to bother them too much at first ; )
- 3. Just teach the basic program. You cannot possibly have a jillion centers up and running, thousands of books in your classroom library, individualized programs...just do the basics very well and learn your core curriculum.
- 4. Always communicate with parents. Be positive and share your successes. Parents can be difficult for a new teacher. You will learn with time how to include them and yet not let them try to dictate what you do in the room.
- 5. Overplan for the first week. Know how to get your kids through the cafeteria line and where to go for recess. It's the little stuff that will overwhelm you. Have procedures for EVERYTHING in place.
- 6. You are a professional teacher! Be proud and have fun. This is a rewarding and challenging career, one where you never stop learning.
From: http://www.teachingheart.net/newteachertips.html
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