New Teachers

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Advice for new teachers.

These opening and closing routines for new teachers are the perfect way to begin and end class. And don't forget to collaborate with other teachers!

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Almost two decades after her first year in the classroom, here's a few things this blogger wishes she'd known about herself, about teaching, and about her students.

Teaching is rewarding work, but keeping a positive outlook can be difficult at times. Creating healthy, positive habits like the 5 listed will help you feel better, even on your worst teaching day.

STOP. Take a deep breath. Slow down. The premise behind the following suggestions is that if teachers slow down, they'll have more opportunities for reflection -- to think about what they've done and how it went, to consider next steps, and also to listen to each other and therefore, strengthen their connections.

As any educator knows, teaching is a hard job, and sometimes bad days happen to good teachers. DON'T QUIT. These 5 strategies will help you refresh and recharge after your worst day in the classroom.

Teaching is a HARD job to do. Trying to do it on an empty or unnourished stomach makes things even harder. We've busted a few common food myths to help you keep your body & brain fueled throughout the day.

Twitter chats are a GREAT way to build your Personal Learning Network, grow professionally, and connect with educators around the world.

"Teachers who transform lives understand not only how to teach curriculum, but also how children develop into capable, caring, and engaged adults. They see beyond quantitative measurements of success to the core abilities that help students live healthy, productive lives."

These simple choices will help teachers step back from burnout AND feel happier and healthier.

10 Great Lessons Highly Successful People Have Learned From Failure. Highly successful people know that the difference between failure and success is the refusal to give up.

As any educator knows, teaching is a hard job, and sometimes bad days happen to good teachers. DON'T QUIT. These 5 strategies will help you refresh and recharge after your worst day in the classroom.

Veteran teachers share their BEST bits of advice for new teachers, and it's seriously inspiring.