This popular little book has just been revised and updated, with even more tips from real teachers working across the United States. They give practical, usable advice in an easy-to-digest form. Any new teacher can pick up the book, flip through it, and find helpful advice he or she can apply tomorrow.
Survival Tips for New Teachers is a book about everything they never taught you in college but should have. With humor, kindness and straightforward honesty, teachers from all over the country share sensible advice on discipline, planning, taking care of yourself, time management, communicating with parents and more. Just a few examples:
- Technology is a great tool, but not always appropriate. Chalk still works.
- Don’t slam your hand on the overhead projector when you’re angry. It is breakable.
- Don’t criticize children for being immature. They are supposed to be immature. They are children.
- Keep reminding yourself, always: I am the adult here.
- Don’t plan a test on fire drill day.
- Recognize your power as a teacher. Use it for good.
Survival Tips for New Teachers makes a great gift for both new teachers and student teachers.
by Cheryl Miller Thurston
Size: 7" x 7"
Pages: 120
ISBN: 978-1-877673-85-6
