This is a VERY hectic time for new teachers because you are being told many different things from administration, other teachers, and are being pulled in many different directions so…
- I recommend that you get into your classroom ASAP so you can start organizing and decorating BEFORE all the meetings and professional development starts. Otherwise, you will never get a chance to spend quality time in your room.
- Get to know your janitor or custodians…they are AWESOME and are so helpful. They usually know the school and building the best out of anyone! (and can hook you up with great supplies…ALTERED BOOKS)
- BUY Posters or Visuals whenever you can… Use them sparingly, children can easily become over stimulated. Look into ways of creating visuals as classroom lessons. Killing two birds with one stone...heh.
- Make or buy sticky notes and manila folders, you can never have too many and will use them for everything (seating charts, organizers, planners, reminder notes, hall passes, etc)
- Make a list of your classroom rules, procedures and expectations and stick with them!! Students NEED structure and a routine and the less prepared you are, the crazier the class behavior is.
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