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You ARE a TEACHER!
A Little About Me…
• Path to teaching• My education and experience• Current position
A little about my family…
First Week Survival Guide
Take a DEEP Breath!
• We’ve all been there.• I survived so will you.• Making memories
Before School Starts…
In all your free time…• Introduce yourself.• Read the handbook.• Ask questions.• Email, phone,
PowerTeacher• First Aid Kit• Schedules, rosters, phone
numbers• Get to know EVERYONE
Staff Meeting• Calendar• Notebook• Pen
First Week of School
In your classroom:• Management• Procedures• Planning • Survival – yours and theirs
Warnings:• Pinterest• OCD• Expectations• First Impressions
Communication• Make it a priority• Make contact before school starts or soon after• Set the tone for the year• Be positive with parents and students• Don’t wait… or it will be too late!• Notes, calls, emails, postcards, texts…just connect!
Work Smarter, Not Harder
• Use numbers• Be organized• Ask your teammates• Fabric• Don’t procrastinate• Any suggestions?
Classroom Management
• Routines/Procedures• Flexibility• Multiple attempts• Fits you• My thoughts on management…
The 3 C’s
• Be CLEAR on your expectations for behavior and performance.
• Be CONSISTENT—follow through so students know what to expect from you as a teacher
• Be COMPASSIONATE—show your students that you really care about them and want them to succeed
Become an Organized Hoarder
• Keep everything (beginning of year)• Files for students• Copies of parent communication
Over Plan
• Entry to Exit• Every single minute• Way more than possible• Plan and practice procedures
Ask ?
• Ask any and every question that you can think of to ask!
• Write questions down when you think of them.
• Email important questions.• Who’s there to help?
Loosen Up!
Slow Down!
Who are YOU?
• You are a comedian. LAUGH!• You are a parent. LOVE!• You are a teacher. INSPIRE!• You are an individual. Be YOU!• You are the guardian of treasure. Protect it!• You are a life changer. Get started!
Resources
Communication
Communication is essential!
Communication is essential!
Tips
Get to know students…
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