The first few years as a teacher in a classroom can be overwhelming trying to learn all of the ropes. But, how a teacher spends this time period is critical to the longevity of their career. Tune in to hear tips and tricks (as well as fabulous resources) for how to be a sponge as a new teacher so that you can be more effective faster!

Quotables

You can take bits and pieces of their strategy to sew together your own

I was open to learning, but I put a system in place so that I could process and apply it at a later date without passing the opportunity up

You can’t go implement EVERY idea you receive

Strike while the iron is hot

Gretchen’s Stamp of Approval

Podcasts

http://edupodcastnetwork.com (edupodcastnetwork.com)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1237054193 (Elite Edupreneurs) by Rachel of Bright Futures Counseling

http://learningleader.com/ (Learning Leader) by Ryan Hawk

Social Media

Facebook- New Teacher Support Group [see below]

IG hashtag- #teachersfollowteachers

Books

“https://www.amazon.com/First-Days-School-Effective-Teacher/dp/0962936022/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520630037&sr=8-2&keywords=harry+wong+first+day+of+school (The First Days of School)” by Harry Wong

“https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Like-Champion-2-0-Techniques/dp/1118901851/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520630090&sr=8-1&keywords=teach+like+a+champion (Teach Like a Champion)” by Doug Lemov

“https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Educ-101-Didnt-College/dp/1478711868/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412203865&sr=8-1&keywords=education+101+what+they+didn%27t+teach+you+in+college (Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College)” by Gretchen Bridgers

Blogs

https://organizedclassroom.com/ (The Organized Classroom) by Charity Preston

https://www.bloglovin.com/ (Bloglovin’)

Conferences

http://www.getyourteachon.com/ (Get Your Teach On)

http://www.teachyourheartoutcon.com/ (Teach Your Heart Out)

http://www.happygoteach.com/ (Happy Go Teach)

http://www.ronclarkacademy.com/ (Ron Clark Academy)

Join the New Teacher Support Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872455209751203)

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