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First Year Teachers

As a first year teacher, anxiety is par for the course as you anticipate the start of the school year. Arm yourself with these valuable resources so that you will be able to face your class with confidence, knowing that you are equipped to handle disciplinary issues, complacent administration, and parent-teacher conferences. The National Education Association gives principals the opportunity to pass on valuable advice to first-year teachers. Read more here!

-	Survival Guide for New Teachers
-	Fun Back to School Activities
-	First Year Teacher Tips and Online Resources
-	PBS: The First Year

Getting to Know You...

1.	Two Truths and a Lie
2.	Noisy Animal Groups
3.	Use Toilet Paper!

4.	Spin a "Unique" Spiderweb
5.	...and many, many more!

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	What to Read Want to cultivate your students' love for reading? From Science Fiction to Classics, you will be able to find books that will appeal to every taste. LET'S GET STARTED >
	Lesson Plans Find valuable resources in this room to help rejuvenate your lesson plans! Information on content standards, character education, and WebQuest development can be accessed here. LET'S GET STARTED >

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	Class Management A resource of innovative ideas for keeping your room, your students, and yourself organized.
	Printables Find templates for passes, tags and signs for you to customize for your room.
	Classrooms from Around the World Several classroom tours available. Get ideas for setting up your room here!

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What's That?

Science News for Kids discusses what’s in a name when classifying “Pluto-like” objects in space. Learn more!

Did You Know...

...that if every person were to switch just one magazine subscription from a delivery to an online membership, 3.3 million trees would be saved? Learn how our lifestyle affects the planet with a fun calculator designed for use in the classroom here!