The Everything New Teacher Book: A Survival Guide for the First Year and Beyond

About this book

Being a great teacher is more than lesson plans and seating charts. In this revised and expanded new edition of the classic bestseller you learn what it takes to be the very best educator you can be starting from day one in your new classroom! Filled with real-world life lessons from experienced teachers as well as practical tips and techniques youll gain the skill and confidence you need to create a successful learning environment for you and your students including how to: Organize a classroom Create engaging lesson plans Set ground rules and use proper behavior management Deal with prejudice controversy and violence Work with colleagues and navigate the chain of command Incorporate mandatory test preparation within the curriculum Implement the latest educational theories In this book veteran teacher Melissa Kelly provides you with the confidence youll need to step into class and teach right from the start.