What's Teaching Really Like?
In this lens, I will share the real life experiences of an elementary teacher with you.
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Visit Real TeacherAre you prepared?
When I graduated from college, I thought I knew everything there was to know. I sure was wrong!
I had no idea what the first year of teaching was going to be like. I encountered situations I never anticipated. Even the paperwork was above and beyond!
Why did I choose to be a teacher? First, I enjoy spending time with children. Second, I love learning and helping others to learn.
Why are you interested in teaching? Is it for the money, the job security, the short days, holidays, or summers off? If you seriously have one of those reasons in mind, I suggest you talk to an experienced classroom teacher or bookmark this lens. Find out what teaching is really like!
I had no idea what the first year of teaching was going to be like. I encountered situations I never anticipated. Even the paperwork was above and beyond!
Why did I choose to be a teacher? First, I enjoy spending time with children. Second, I love learning and helping others to learn.
Why are you interested in teaching? Is it for the money, the job security, the short days, holidays, or summers off? If you seriously have one of those reasons in mind, I suggest you talk to an experienced classroom teacher or bookmark this lens. Find out what teaching is really like!
The First Year Teacher
I remember my first year as a teacher. I entered the classroom ready to go!
I enjoyed meeting the students and building relationships with them. I saw them struggle and succeed. I loved being in the classroom! I woke up each morning, excited to go to school.
The hardest part of my first year, was not what happened in the classroom. The hardest part was what took place after school--the preparation.
My life consisted of two parts: at school and preparing for school.
The paperwork was overwhelming for me. Memos from the office, notes from parents, beautiful drawings from the students, papers to grade, mail of every sort, articles someone found interesting, fundraisers, permission slips, and my own lists.
If I were able to go back in time, I would tell myself to relax!
While teachers are amazing, and somewhat resemble superheroes, we don't have to do everything!. Let others help (they will offer).
Decide what is important and don't stress over the rest!
I enjoyed meeting the students and building relationships with them. I saw them struggle and succeed. I loved being in the classroom! I woke up each morning, excited to go to school.
The hardest part of my first year, was not what happened in the classroom. The hardest part was what took place after school--the preparation.
My life consisted of two parts: at school and preparing for school.
The paperwork was overwhelming for me. Memos from the office, notes from parents, beautiful drawings from the students, papers to grade, mail of every sort, articles someone found interesting, fundraisers, permission slips, and my own lists.
If I were able to go back in time, I would tell myself to relax!
While teachers are amazing, and somewhat resemble superheroes, we don't have to do everything!. Let others help (they will offer).
Decide what is important and don't stress over the rest!
Time Management and Organization for Teachers
This might be what you're looking for!
- Teacher Control Journal
- Flylady has developed a control journal for teachers. Great place to find help for organizing and managing your very busy teacher schedule.
Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Students
These are just suggestions!
- Get a Teaching Job
- A package designed for new teachers. Visit the site for complete details. May be useful. Let me know if you try it (curious).
- PC Tattletale
- Want to know where your children have been online? This program is designed to protect them online.
- Printable Worksheets
- Printable worksheets for teachers.
- Great School Jobs
- Postings by state of available teaching jobs and contact information.
- abcteach
- Free and membership only printables.
- Philosophy of Education Documents
- A collection of documents (free unless price is listed) about education.
- Teachers Teach-nology
- Great resource! Listing of sites and features for teachers.
- Managing Student Work
- Tips for new teachers.
My Amazon Favorites!
I have found these books to be very helpful.
I visited a second grade classroom this year and was very impressed with the students. The teacher suggested reading the Love and Logic books. I found them to be very motivating.
I visited a second grade classroom this year and was very impressed with the students. The teacher suggested reading the Love and Logic books. I found them to be very motivating.
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- mutter mutter Apr 21, 2009 @ 5:19 am
- Thanks for this lens. I love teaching pre-schoolers, although I do it informally- for love I think!
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Apr 28, 2008 @ 10:02 am
- 5 Stars and Favored!
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- funwithtrains funwithtrains Apr 23, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
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