The New Teacher Handbook: 110 Strategies to Problem-Solve the Hard Parts of Teaching (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780325181103)

Starting your teaching career can feel like a whirlwind of excitement, anxiety, successes, and pitfalls. The New Teacher Handbook is your trusted companion, designed to guide you every step of the way as you transition from a newcomer to a confident, effective educator.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find:

• Clear, Actionable Goals: Learn the 10 key milestones every new teacher should aim for in their first years--helping you build a strong foundation for long-term success.
• Proven Classroom Strategies: From classroom management to lesson planning, discover research-backed strategies that will engage students, foster positive behavior, and create a collaborative learning environment.
• Time-Saving Tips: Balancing lesson prep, grading, and personal time can be tough. Get practical advice for managing your time and preventing burnout.
• Grade Level Adaptations: Tailor the strategies to your particular age group, from Grades K-12.
• Coach/Admin features: suggestions for mentors and others who play a supporting role in teacher development.

Two types of videos support the strategies:

• "Get It Quick" clips feature author Berit Gordon explaining the strategy in 1-2 minutes
• Demo videos feature live-from-the-classroom clips showing the strategy in action

Dip into the strategies as you need them, and use the New Teacher Checklists in each section to help keep you organized and feeling accomplished.

Whether you're new to the profession, play a supporting role in helping new teachers, or just feeling overwhelmed with teaching, The New Teacher Handbook is the perfect resource to meet the challenges ahead. Become the teacher you aspire to be!