The new edition is fully revised and updated to cover changes in the K-12 classroom over the past five years. Updates to the second edition include:
• New ways teachers can meet the professional development requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act
• Entirely new section on helping struggling readers, to address the declining literacy rate among today’s students
• Expanded coverage of helpful technology solutions for the classroom
• Expanded information on teaching English Language Learners
• Greater coverage of the issues/challenges facing elementary teachers
• More emphasis on how to reach and teach students of poverty
• Updated study techniques that have proven successful with at-risk students
• Tips on working effectively within a non-traditional school year schedule
• The latest strategies for using graphic organizers
• More emphasis on setting goals to help students to succeed
• More information on intervening with students who are capable but choose not to work
• Updated information on teachers’ rights and responsibilities regarding discipline issues
• Fully revised Resources appendix including the latest educational Web sites and software
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The best-selling First Year Teacher's Survival Kit gives new teachers a wide variety of tested strategies, activities, and tools for creating a positive and dynamic learning environment while meeting the challenges of each school day. Packed with valuable tips, the book helps new teachers with everything from becoming effective team players and connecting with students to handling behavior problems and working within diverse classrooms.
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The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide, Second Edition
The completely revised and updated edition of the best-selling First-Year Teacher's Survival Kit offers beginning teachers a wide variety of tested strategies, activities, and tools for creating a positive and dynamic learning environment while meeting the challenges of each school day. The book is filled with valuable tips, suggestions, and ideas for helping teachers with everything from becoming effective team players and connecting with students to handling behavior problems and working within diverse classrooms.
This new edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in the K–12 classroom and includes the most current information to
- Meet the professional development requirementsof the No Child Left Behind Act
Help struggling readers
Implement technology solutions for the classroom
Teach English language learners
Reach and teach students in poverty
Work effectively within a nontraditionalschool-year schedule
Use graphic organizers creatively
Set goals to help students succeed
Intervene with students who are capable butchoose not to work
Understand teachers' rights and responsibilities regarding disciplinary issues
Praise for the Second Edition of The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide
"Every new teacher of the twenty-first century needs this book! Julia Thompson has skillfully created an invaluable survival guide filled with a wealth of expertise and wisdom to help new teachers through almost every problem they may encounter."
—Sherry Cameron, sixth-grade resource teacher,Richard B. Wilson K–8 School, Tucson, Arizona
"Julia Thompson's First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide offers new teachers time-tested, practical, and innovative advice on how to manage critical aspects of a teacher's life. Thompson uses her own expertise and high standards to show novice professionals how they can not just survive, but thrive. Best of all, her own love of her students shines on every page."
—Margaret Hallau, director, National Outreach, Research, and Evaluation Network at the Laurent Clerc NationalDeaf Education Center, Gallaudet University
"This book should be mandatory reading for all beginning teachers! Julia Thompson has created an invaluable resource that will empower new teachers with its wealth of practical information, classroom-proven strategies, and wise advice."
—Robin Gardner, Uniserv director,Virginia Education Association, Richmond, Virginia
About the Author
Julia G. Thompson has been a public school teacher for more than twenty-five years. She has taught a wide variety of subjects including English, reading, special education, math, geography, home economics, physical education, and employment skills. She is the best-selling author of Discipline Survival Kit for the Secondary Teacher.
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Best-selling author Julia Thompson has been a public school teacher for more than 30 years. She has taught a wide variety of subjects including English, reading, special education, math, geography, home economics, physical education, and employment skills. Her students have ranged from reluctant seventh graders to gifted college students. Thompson currently teaches English in Fairfax County, Virginia, and she is an active speaker, consultant, teacher trainer and workshop presenter. She has also lead workshops nationally for the Bureau of Education and Research. Author of The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide, First-Year Teacher's Checklist, The First-Year Teachers' Survival Guide Professional Development Kit and Discipline Survival Guide for the Secondary Teacher, she also publishes a website (juliagthompson.com) offering tips for teachers on a wide variety of topics as well as a blog at juliagthompson@blogspot.com.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By ELH
Format:Paperback
Though a fan of Harry Wong's "The First Days of School" I was recently shown this text by a colleague of mine. She had received an extra review copy in her mailbox and we were talking about texts to use in our related college classes.
I spent an afternoon in this book, thinking, "Wow I wish I'd had this as a first year teacher." This is basically a "big book" of short articles, essays, lists, and anecdotes covering every aspect of classroom teaching.
The text is beautifully designed, logically organized, and well-written. This book explains so many of the practical aspects of teaching. Aspects that will quickly determine a young teacher's success in the classroom (and in many cases the duration of their career in it).
For twenty bucks, even veteran teachers should have a copy on the shelf.
I spent an afternoon in this book, thinking, "Wow I wish I'd had this as a first year teacher." This is basically a "big book" of short articles, essays, lists, and anecdotes covering every aspect of classroom teaching.
The text is beautifully designed, logically organized, and well-written. This book explains so many of the practical aspects of teaching. Aspects that will quickly determine a young teacher's success in the classroom (and in many cases the duration of their career in it).
For twenty bucks, even veteran teachers should have a copy on the shelf.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Luann Scott
Format:Paperback
I could only wish I had owned a copy of this book when I began teaching thirty one years ago. Thompson handles every aspect of the teaching life with clarity, with humor, and with clear and direct suggestions. Her approach is directed enough that even a beginner can follow her guidelines, yet she offers even the most seasoned veteran new things to consider. Bravo!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Rick
Format:Paperback
Don't be fooled by the title. Julia Thompson's book provides valuable information for teachers of all experience levels. This book is like having a mentor sitting next to you in your living room. I don't care how well you know your subject, when was the last time you actually had another teachers opinion on rearranging the classroom? New teachers you will gain a valuable insight on the little things college classes miss, and us old vets will still learn new tricks. Intelligent, Thorough and on Topic!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Julia Thompson enlightens all teachers as well as other professionals in an easy-to-read informative look at what makes for a successful careers. The first half of the book details in short sentences and checklists tools for all jobs, i.e. coping with stress, dress, and overall professionalism. The second half delves into the classroom with insight on how to prepare and also what to expect. All teachers, whether beginners or seasoned pros will find this book extremely helpful without the heaviness of most educational tomes. A must buy !
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic book for first time teachers. It provides great insight and feedback as to how to get started and particularly how to maintain control of the classroom. One book that didn't miss anything pertaining to kids education, a book that every first time or any teacher should have in their library.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I work with new teachers throughout the year and this book is exactly what they need. The tips in the reader friendly book can help the first year teacher be prepared on the first day. I highly recommend this book for school divisions or for any teacher you know who is about to start their first year!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By LoveTeaching
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was just offered my first teaching position and quickly started to feel overwhelmed. Another teacher suggested this book to me, so I bought it the next day. It has been a wonderful source of information. Graduate school taught me a lot about how to teach, but nothing about getting my classroom ready, what needs to be done on the first day of school, and putting up bulletin boards. This book has helped me figure out all the little things that need to be done behind the scenes. It offers checklists, sample forms, and tons of website references. I would suggest this book for any first year teacher. I think it will be a book that I will refer to even after I get through this first year.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Davie D
Format:Paperback
To echo what another reviewer said, I'm also glad I disregarded the "first-year" business in the title of this handy little gem. As someone who's been at this game for a long time, I needed to get back to basics, rev my self up and reexamine the structure of my classroom.
On the practical side of things, this book fit the bill. The author provides many beneficial tips and tricks, and overall, the advice has helped me bring focus and productivity back to my teaching--you might say it put the fire back into my classroom.
On a more personal nature, if you're like me, and have gotten crusty over the years, you might need to be reminded why we do this in the first place. "The Courage to Teach" did just that, along with "The Joy of Teaching" and "Buddha in the Classroom; Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers," all of which--well, let's put it this way, if this one put the fire back into my classroom, those put the fire back into my heart.
1.The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life, 10th Anniversary Edition
2.The Joy of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman)
3.Buddha in the Classroom: Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers
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On the practical side of things, this book fit the bill. The author provides many beneficial tips and tricks, and overall, the advice has helped me bring focus and productivity back to my teaching--you might say it put the fire back into my classroom.
On a more personal nature, if you're like me, and have gotten crusty over the years, you might need to be reminded why we do this in the first place. "The Courage to Teach" did just that, along with "The Joy of Teaching" and "Buddha in the Classroom; Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers," all of which--well, let's put it this way, if this one put the fire back into my classroom, those put the fire back into my heart.
1.The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life, 10th Anniversary Edition
2.The Joy of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors (H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman)
3.Buddha in the Classroom: Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific!
As a first year teacher there were so many questions and scenarios going through my mind, but this survival guide answered them and so many more! Read more
Published 11 days ago by K. Gonzales
4.0 out of 5 stars
First Year Teacher Tips
Not through the entire book yet, even though I started reading the same day I received it. Lots of valuable information so I want to take my time. Read more
Published 19 days ago by sheila
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Great Read for first year Teachers!
I felt like I had been given the worst first couple months and was confused as to why and how I could change my thinking; I know I am called to teach so having such a rough first... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MEG MACAULAY
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Awesome book for new teacher
I'm a brand new teacher and always on the hunt for new and helpful resources to help get you through that first tough year. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lauren Parrott
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Survival Guide
Each grade level gets a quick review of the likely kids, an encouraging direction, and then some practical ideas to bring into the classroom immediately. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eva Marie Szoke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for new teachers!
I bought this book for my girlfriend before she started her first year of teaching. She seems to really love it and has utilized a lot of the activities and tips for setting up a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steven
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A gift not well received
I gave this as a gift to a newly minted teacher, and wish I had taken the time to peruse it beforehand. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jessica
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Gift for the Educator in Your Life
Bought it as a gift for my teacher girlfriend and she loved it. She uses it very frequently to help her in various situations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nate
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Awesome book for any teacher at any level of experience!
I am a third year high school science teacher and I found this book to be extremely helpful! A substitute recommended it to me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Bach
4.0 out of 5 stars
Teacher gift.
I bought this for one of my son's teacher's. She had just started teaching. She said she really liked it.
Published 6 months ago by Jocelyn Hinchee
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