Teaching in a Classroom

The first few days of school set the tone for the entire year. Getting started with fun, informative, and relationship-building activities for the first day of school can go a long ways in developing a positive classroom environment. Here is a list of simple to prepare activities that work well on the first day or …

The first day of school brings with it a wide range of emotions for all teachers, but especially a new teacher. No matter how much time you’ve spent student teaching and substitute teaching, nothing fully prepares you for the first day in your own classroom. But it is definitely possible to plan for a successful …

Many people become teachers because they love the subject matter, working with children, and making a difference in the lives of others. But classroom management is a significant part of being a successful teacher. In fact, setting up effective classroom management strategies can make or break the first year for many teachers. Carefully planning classroom management …

I started at four different schools in the span of eight years. For me it was new school, new grade, and new curriculum each time. In that time, I learned a great deal about getting organized when everything is new. Thinking about the first day of school can leave new teachers feeling like they don’t know …

I’ve gone through the process of deciding to quit a teaching job four times. Yes, four. Once was to leave for a (supposedly) better job, once was to relocate, and once was to leave teaching permanently due to burnout. The other was due to the unhealthy atmosphere in the school. It never seriously crossed my …