New Teacher Support


Feature Writer: Jennifer Wagaman
Jennifer Wagaman, Photograph by Damien Wagaman

Among the articles here in New Teacher Support, you will find all the information you need to become a teacher and thrive in the teaching field. We understand the challenges that new teachers face on a daily basis, and have been there ourselves. Learn from the tips and strategies that have helped millions of teachers across the world.

There is a huge learning curve for new teachers, both new to the field and new to their particular grade or subject area. In order to see the most success and have a fulfilling career, it is important that you take the time to get support, tips, suggestions and ideas for making it through each new day. Here you will find that support and the tips and suggestions you will need to fine tune your lesson planning, organize your classroom and more.

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Jennifer Wagaman

Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas

In: Classroom Organization

Adding some holiday displays to the classroom can help students stay excited about learning even as they are excited about the holidays. more...

Sample Report Card Comments

In: New Teacher Support (general)

Report card time means individual comments on each child's report card. Teachers need to take this task seriously. more...

How to Manage Report Card Time

In: New Teacher Support (general)

Teachers often have to speak with parents about poor grades on report cards. These tips will help make report card time a bit smoother for everyone. more...

What is Dyslexia?

In: New Teacher Support (general)

Dr. Lori Perez helps new teachers understand Dyslexia and the impact it has on the student. more...

Teaching Students About the Nobel Peace Prize

In: Lesson Plan Help

With the announcement that President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, students may become more interested in this highly esteemed award. more...

Field Trip Tips for Teachers

In: New Teacher Support (general)

When on a field trip, the classes with the most well planned teacher will have the least stressful day. more...

Data Collection Basics for Teachers

In: Classroom Organization

Efficiency and accuracy in data collection will provide teachers, parents and other professionals the most value from the information. more...

Bulletin Board Ideas for Fall

In: New Teacher Support (general)

Use ideas from nature to help teach and reinforce ideas in the classroom through creative fall bulletin board displays. more...

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