New Teachers

A collection of resources curated by experienced teachers to support the newest members of our profession. Pins relate to the following topics: Landing your first teaching job, establishing routines, classroom management, organization, handling paperwork, classroom set-up, activities that represent best practices, and links to sites that offer additional support for new teachers. This board is not open to new collaborators at this time. Thanks!
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15 Favorite First Day of School Read Aloud Books
Read one (or more!) of these favorite first-day-of-school books to your students and kick off a great new school year! I've collected all of my favorite back to school books that address first day anxiety, being a good friend, including others, community building, growth mindset, and more.
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Making the Most of Silent Reading Time
Making the Most of Silent Reading Time - applying grammar and phonics skills
Don’t you HATE when you are searching for rubber bands or paper clips and you can’t find one? A simple solution that will take you 10 minutes to make!
Never Lose Rubber Bands or Paper Clips Again!
Don’t you HATE when you are searching for rubber bands or paper clips and you can’t find one? A simple solution that will take you 10 minutes to make!
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Free First Day of School Lesson Plans
The key to having a stress-free first day of school is to plan ahead, plan a lot, and then plan some more. In this post I’ll share things you should do at the beginning of the year and a FREE first day of school lesson plan to help you do it!
Give your fifth graders a strong math start with these free daily spiral math warm-ups! This sample set is perfect for reviewing key skills, building math confidence, and establishing a consistent routine. Use them for morning work, bell ringers, or quick checks. Aligned to upper elementary math standards, this no-prep resource helps you keep math fresh and focused every day. Try it out and see how daily review can make a big impact!
FREE 5th grade spiral math warm ups!
Give your fifth graders a strong math start with these free daily spiral math warm-ups! This sample set is perfect for reviewing key skills, building math confidence, and establishing a consistent routine. Use them for morning work, bell ringers, or quick checks. Aligned to upper elementary math standards, this no-prep resource helps you keep math fresh and focused every day. Try it out and see how daily review can make a big impact!
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PD in Your PJs: Parent Involvement!
Need some new ideas for getting your students' parents involved as partners in your classroom? Get a free 5-day email course filled with tips and freebies!
Assessments for Toddlers and Preschoolers for Parents and Teachers
Assessments for toddlers? - The Educators' Spin On It
Assessments for Toddlers and Preschoolers for Parents and Teachers
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Latinx American Children's Books Archives - Pragmatic Mom
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Kindergarten Centers for Back to School
Want to make the beginning of the year more exciting for your little learners? These kindergarten centers for back to school allow you to cover all of the beginning of year kindergarten skills in math and literacy with hands-on center activities! Grab your set of kindergarten back to school centers today!
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Phonics Foldable Craft and Activities Short Vowels CVC
If you’re looking for engaging, hands-on phonics activities to boost early reading success, this is the perfect place to start! Designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, these Short Vowel CVC Phonics Foldable Crafts & Decodable Passages for Early Readers help students practice reading, spelling, and writing simple consonant-vowel-consonant words.
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Morning Routine
Morning Routine - Teacher by the Beach
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25 Other Jobs Teachers Can Do On the Side
Could your family use extra income for the summer or even during the school year? Here are 25 ways to use your expert knowledge and get paid for it.
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Digital Writing Warm-Ups
Digital Writing Warm-Ups