10 Important Back-to-School Tips for Teachers

Whether it is your first day back at school after the weekend, or after a long school holiday – being a bit nervous is not unusual for all teachers.

Take a few minutes to read through these helpful tips, and make them work for you…

       -          Start off by being firm – not mean!

       -          Always set rules and follow through with them.

       -          Plan out which routines and procedures you want to have in place.

       -          Make a folder with all your important information inside such as seating arrangements, emergency lesson plans, etc.

       -          Before school starts, have your week of lessons planned out in advance.

       -          Have a seating chart for your students as soon as they walk into class.

       -          Always make sure you have time each day to mark tests, etc.

       -          Every day is a new day, so give yourself a fresh start daily.

       -          Be humble, you can learn to be more effective in the classroom no matter how experienced you are.

       -          SMILE!

These tips may not apply to you, but you are a teacher so take the advice you think you need and make it work for you.

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