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New Teacher Survival Guides

Monthly guides filled with tips to help you navigate your way through the school year.

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

New teachers! Use these monthly survival guides (more to come) to navigate your way through your first year of teaching. You'll find tips on managing your classroom, your students, your curriculum, and your time. Plus, lots of advice on talking to parents, working with colleagues, and advancing your career.

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August New Teacher Survival Guide

Immediate help and advice on setting up your classroom, finding resources, and gearing up for the first day of school.

September Survival Guide

Whether you're experiencing twinges of excitement or pangs of anxiety about your first days of school, the September edition of the New Teacher Survival Guide will lead the way to a smooth start.

October Survival Guide

Student behavior problems and classroom disruptions are among a new teacher's most difficult challenges. The October New Teacher Survival Guide explains how you can turn around some of your toughest problems and keep the day running smoothly.

November Survival Guide

November brings many more "firsts" for new teachers — your first observation, your first round of report-card writing, and your first full slate of parent-teacher conferences. The November New Teacher Survival Guide offers insight on how to get through it all with flying colors.

December Survival Guide

Hang in there! The December vacation is just a few short weeks away, and the New Teacher Survival Guide for this month has lots of teaching tips, creative ideas, and time-saving strategies for getting through this season of stress.

January/February Survival Guide

Now that you have hit your stride and have more self-confidence in your teaching abilities, you will find it easier to vary your instructional approach from time to time. The January/February issue is filled with inspiring ideas on how to rev up your lessons and keep the learning momentum going.

March/April Survival Guide

Spring marks the beginning of standardized test season and the job of prepping students lands largely on the shoulders of classroom teachers. The March/April edition of the New Teacher Survival Guide shows you the way.

Everything You Need:

New Teacher: Everything You Need
Subjects:

New Teacher Resources, Teacher Tips and Strategies