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Try not to take bad behavior personal.

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Find the balance between work and school

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Build strong relationships with students’ families from the very first day. Make sure you communicate with them frequently, even if you have older students.

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Address good behavior with as much attention as you do the bad behavior, this helps in forming a strong relationship with students!

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It is okay to fail. Everyday is a chance to learn and grow.

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First days can be overwhelming…don’t overthink it! Be yourself and love your team!

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Have fun

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Your content team and mentor teachers are wonderful resources! Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help!

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Enjoy the little things and keep your priorities in check!

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Ask questions! Build relationships with students but also other teachers

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Don’t forget to take care of YOU!

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Everyday is a new day. It’s okay to make mistakes. Your human.

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Observations never go as bad as you think they did. 

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Observations never go as bad as you think they did. 

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Take time for yourself. Find one happy thing to do everyday!

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Enjoy every moment. Don’t be scared to ask for help!!

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Don’t sweat the small stuff

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Everyday is a new day! Make mistakes. Be real with your students. Start each day with a smile! Have fun! Love those kiddos! Go home it will still be there tomorrow!

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Just take the time to enjoy the kids and make sure to take time for yourself.

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While the advice can be hard to hear, take it as a time to grow. Take a time to step back and reflect on the advice given to you.

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Don’t over think things. Though it may seem hard now, it gets better!

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Take it day by day. It is okay to ask for help from the people around you. They want to help!! You don’t have to do it alone.

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Prioritize your tasks and don’t forget to live while you are a first year teacher.

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Make your plans for student engagement. They will have fun and so will you!

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Don’t be too hard on yourself. Be flexible and don’t be afraid to ask for help. You are doing great!

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Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable! Ask questions, discuss things you need more info about, admit areas you feel need additional help.

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Just because you make a mistake does not make you a bad teacher. Learn from your mistakes and be patient with yourself!

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Attitude. You don’t have to…you get to

Everything is an opportunity not an obligation

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Don’t stress, it will be okay! Do your best to set good work/life boundaries.

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Enjoy the journey and love what you do everyday!

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Reach out to others - ask for their advice and watch them teach, too!! they are your greatest ally.

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Saying no is HARD, but you can do it and you life will be better for it!

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Try new things- everything is new. If it doesn’t work, that’s okay! You learned from it, and you can do something different next. Having to try something different does not make you a bad teacher or a failure.

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Never be afraid to ask for help.

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Make sure you plan ahead on routines, class expectations, it makes it much easier to start on the first day!

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Breathe. Enjoy the moment.

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Always ask questions!!!! There are so many people who will help you. You are not in this alone!!!! WELCOME to best district to work for.

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Never be afraid to ask for help and advice!

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Breathe! Trust your instincts! Your coworkers are your most valued resource!

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It will be okay when you mess up! Don’t worry or stress just reflect from your mistakes and keep on going!

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Don’t stress! You will get through it! This has been the best year. Take it as it goes. Things will go wrong, but I promise, you will make it!

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Remember not everything will be perfect! Change things where/when you see fit, make expectations clear at the beginning of the year, and just have fun! The first year flies by quicker than you think :)

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Your leaders are there for a reason they appreciate you seeking out guidance.

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Make the most of it! It will seem stressful at times (a lot of times) but at the end it will feel like the time flew by & you will have learned so much from your experiences!
Take criticism for what it is and grow from it! Don’t take it personally.
You got this!