It is that time of year – many new teachers are graduating and getting their very first teaching certificates. Maybe you already have a teaching job lined up for the Fall, or going on interviews or searching for a great first teaching role. It is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. Especially now, when teachers are faced with challenges day after day while trying to do the most important work of caring for and teaching children.

My first year in the classroom was exhilarating, confusing, eye-opening, fun, and scary all in one. You can read all about it here: https://rosiethehistoryteacher.blog/2019/09/17/my-first-year/

If I had known then what I know now (as a 7th-year teacher) I probably would have done some things differently, but overall it went well! I have always enjoyed creating organizational systems for myself in my personal and professional life, but I just didn’t have the time in my first couple of years of teaching. I thought it would have been so nice to have a binder with helpful organizers, tips, and tricks so that I could find my groove and focus more on the most important things in those foundational years of my teaching career. So, I created a First-Year Teacher Binder for new teachers to use. You can find it here: https://ampeduplearning.com/new-teacher-binder-resources-organizers-for-your-first-year/

Now, a couple of questions for my readers. First-year teachers – what are you most looking forward to in your first year? Veteran teachers – what tips do you have for new teachers? Share below in the comments!