The first year of teaching is, well, kind of an adventure. This episode highlights the trial by fire that is your first year and shares some incredible stories from listeners and AOE writers. You will definitely laugh, you might cry, and you will undoubtedly be inspired as Tim and Andrew share stories to help you navigate your first year of teaching art. Listen for reasons why you can't expect to be perfect (8:30), advice for effective classroom management (17:30), and why we all come back to teaching after a difficult first year (28:30). Make sure you visit theartofed.comall week for more articles, advice, and information for first-year art teachers.

Resources and Links:

• 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before this School Year Starts
• 12 Ways To Make the Beginning of Your School Year Run Smoothly
• 20 Tips For Your 1st (or 10th!) School Year
• Start the Year Off with a Classroom Mantra