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1. Click on the PLUS sign to add a sticky note to the Padlet.
2. Add your FIRST NAME where it says "TITLE."
3. Click on "WRITE SOMETHING" and share your best advice to the first-year teacher class of 2022-23.

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Get to know your students! Don’t be afraid to try different things and make mistakes! Be flexible!

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Build relationships with your students and parents early!

Establish rules and procedures with your students during the first week of school so they will have buy in.

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My best classroom management tips would be to build student relationships, understand your students and where they come from to form that special trust and bond. Set clear expectations, find your best tone of voice, remain positive, and to ALWAYS have a plan. Managing time I would have a timer to implement in all of my lessons.

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Do not take work home. You can make time at work for work things. You need time at home for you or you will burn out.

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Expect the Unexpected

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Take care of issues as soon as they arise. Ask for help

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Build relationships

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Take the time to build relationships with your students.

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Be as flexible as possible and don't let the little things get to you.

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Think of yourself as a bucket-- you cannot pour into others if your bucket is empty. Find things that fill your bucket each day so that you may pour into your students and your job!

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Be willing to grow and learn from others; the learning curve is steep. You've got this!

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You will not ever be able to do everything on your to do list--- that is OKAY. Do what is highest priority, know the rest will work itself out, and protect YOUR peace.

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You are not the only one struggling. No one is perfect, just try your best and learn from your mistakes.

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Get 8 hours of sleep

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Don't stress the small stuff!

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Don't overthink it.

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*think ahead
*don't argue with students
*make the classroom fun
*get to know everyone
*challenge your students to be the best
*do the best you can & move on
*don't work yourself to death
*take breaks
*always think about what's best for the students and you
*don't become lazy
*always care

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Stay strict and regimented at the beginning of the year ,it's easier to loosen the reigns than pull pack.

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Have fun. Everyday is a new day to start over.

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Don't be afraid to fail

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Do not take work home. Do not have your work email on your phone. It is okay if something doesn't get done. Work can wait.

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Know how you want to run your systems and schedule. Plan out the specifics and the "how" of what you want the kids to do. Model and have visuals of what you expect of the students. This will help a ton! Also, set boundaries of what you can realistically get done...there will always be more. Set a time to go home each day!

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Always be positive.

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Be optimistic but realistic.

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Keep Going! - Try to be organized early in the year so it becomes a habit and becomes easier throughout the year.
- Relationships are important!
- It's okay to make mistakes, you're learning!
- Don't forget to take care of yourself too!

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Take a break. We love them but we also need time for ourselves in the day to reflect as well. Don't take work home. Find the balance between work and your personal time, if not then work will take over your whole day and you will just be exhausted all the time.

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Stick with it.  You will continue to do great things, and make big differences in the lives of your students

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Things will not go the way you have it envisioned in your head, don't let get to you. Everything will be okay!

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Remember you're not alone in this journey. Always be positive and be proud of your hard work!