Organization
Using folders or magazine holders with each of the names of your students on them to sort student work.
What is organizing student work?
Identify and focus on the most important tasks first, especially those with the greatest impact on student learning.
What is prioritizing tasks?
Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life to protect your time and energy.
What is setting boundaries?
What is mastering your pedagogy?
Make an effort to connect with students on a personal level. Learn their names quickly, ask about their interests, and show genuine care for their well-being.
What is building relationships with students?
Using a large desk calendar and your phone to write down important dates.
What is organizing your commitments?
Dedicate specific times for lesson planning and prep, and minimize distractions during these periods.
What is scheduled focus planning time?
Reflect on things you are grateful for to cultivate a positive mindset.
What is practicing gratitude?
Participate in workshops, conferences, and peer observation to learn from experienced educators.
What is engaging in collaborative learning?
Clearly communicate classroom rules and expectations from the start and consistently enforce them. Establish routines for everything from entering the classroom to handing in work.
What is establishing clear expectations and routines?
Using bins or systems to store pencils, paper, any learning materials so that your students have easy access.
What is organizing classroom supplies?
Clearly communicate with students, parents, and colleagues to manage expectations and avoid misunderstandings.
What is communicating effectively?
Acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments, both big and small.
What is celebrating achievements?
Regularly reflect on your teaching experiences, identify what worked well, and areas for improvement.
What is reflecting on my practice?
Be prepared to adjust your lesson plans and teaching strategies based on student needs and classroom dynamics.
What is being flexible?
Putting names or titles on items throughout your classroom.
What is labeling your supplies?
Clearly define and teach classroom procedures and expectations for behavior, transitions, and tasks from day one.
What is establishing clear expectations?
Spend time with supportive friends and family, and connect with colleagues for shared experiences.
What is connecting with others?
Develop a plan to set goals, track your progress, and document your growth.
What is create a professional growth plan?
Understand that challenging behaviors often stem from underlying needs. Try to address the root cause of the behavior and respond with empathy and understanding.
What is managing challenging behaviors with empathy?
Clearing your space at the end of the day and placing all used items back where they belong.
What is keeping my classroom clean and organized?
Use timers for activities, discussions, and transitions to keep both yourself and your students on track.
What is a timer?
Get sleep, exercise, meditate, eat healthy, take breaks, and listen to your body.
What is self-care?
Implement what you learn during professional developments and observe the impact on student learning.
What is apply new knowledge?
Focus on praising positive behavior and effort rather than solely on correcting mistakes. Positive reinforcement can be a powerful motivator.
What is utilizing positive reinforcement?