New Teacher Survival Guide

A New Teacher Survival Guide is something that I think we all would love to get our hands on. It is similar to what I am trying to create. Good news! Scholastic has some to the rescue, yet again. Scholastic has created a New Teacher Survival Guide that has so many resources that I do not know where to start! There are teaching tips, resources, and a survival guide that goes out each month of school to help new teachers. The one that they currently have is for August, a little early I know, for creating an efficient physical classroom. They give you tips on decorating, desk layout, organization, anything you can think of. I am hooked on Scholastic. I subscribed to their newsletter (all free!) that send out lesson plans, tips, resources, and much much more each week. While this may sound like a Scholastic promotion, it is not. They have no idea I exist, they are just fantastic and worth bragging on. I am sure all of you are familiar with Scholastic, so hop on over there and subscribe!

In other news, I cannot stop looking at classroom themes on Pinterest! Tell me that I am not the only one? I have two years before I even have a chance of having a classroom of my own and I already have all of these ideas! My very favorite place for inspiration is Schoolgirl Style! Her ideas are absolutely darling, and well above my level of creativity! This garden party theme is so cute! So much color!

http://www.schoolgirlstyle.com

I love the bright colors and the flowers and the butterflies. However, I do not know how I would ever pull this off. She puts so much work into her classrooms. They are beautiful! I am so very, very jealous and cannot wait until I have my own room!

Allow me to introduce myself...

Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a Junior in an education program. My major is early childhood education as well as special education. I will begin my first year of student teaching August 6th. I have gotten my school placement, but still do not know what grade level I will be with. The suspense is killing me! I am spending most of my time stressing about how I am going to support myself during these two years of student teaching and pinning teacher things on Pinterest. Believe it or not, my biggest fear is what to wear! I have very little professional clothing and I cannot decide which way to go when buying. Should I go for slacks and blouses? Dresses? Skirts? How should I dress for the most comfort and functionality, but still be stylish? You opinions are most appreciated. Though I haven't even began student teaching, I am looking forward to having my own classroom! Check out these manners cards!

I found them at this Etsy shop! They are meant for rules at home, but the store does custom orders, they would be perfect for a zoo theme! I love the little panda, too cute! I hope this will help me to keep up with what I am learning through my student teaching and help me vent a little of my anxieties. Fellow student teachers out there, or current teachers, what are your thoughts on student teaching? Was it/Is it as hard for you as I think it is going to be for me (as in paying your bills, stress level wise)? I would love to know!