Ready to Teach?

Advice to New Teachers from Experienced Teachers

Would you like to start your teaching career with confidence, positive thinking, and enthusiasm? Of course, the answer is "yes"!

But did you know that many new teachers quit before they reach their fifth year in the classroom? They weren't prepared for the many, overwhelming tasks and responsibilities that come with teaching. This book, Ready to Teach?, will equip you with a repertoire of teaching strategies that will help you overcome the unforeseen pitfalls that new teachers will inevitably face but aren't covered in credentialing programs.

We, and other educators, share anecdotes and vignettes of our experiences in the classroom that will give you the insight it takes to deal effectively with real-life situations. In addition, this book presents effective instructional plans and strategies to reach all students.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Lessons - Planning Effectively
• Time Management - Sustaining Energy and Enthusiasm
• Classroom Management - Creating a Learning Environment
• Curriculum and Philosophy - Tailoring Lessons to Meet Student Needs
• Parents - Building Positive Relationships
• Assessments - Helping Students Take Charge of Their Own Learning
• Inspiration - Teachers Sharing Stories from the Heart

Ready to Teach? Tips and Tales for the New Elementary Teacher will give you the staying power to enjoy the benefits of a challenging, lasting, and fulfilling career.