Let's be honest, classroom management can be something a lot of teachers struggle with. Especially as a new or a first year teacher. Which is why today we are going to be talking about the top mistake new or first-year teachers make when it comes to classroom management.

Over the past few years, I have coached hundreds of new and first-year teachers around the world. And they all seem to miss the same classroom management strategy. Those clip charts, blurt beans, classroom parties, and classroom stores aren't working. And this is why.

Today, we'll be diving into the top classroom management mistake teachers make, why this is the most commonly made mistake new teachers make, and what you can do to prevent it. 

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I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.

The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.

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There is so much to do before school starts as a teacher and it's easy to wonder if you are forgetting something or if you are focusing on the right things. Today I will be sharing a 10 question quiz you can take to figure out if your first day of school will be chaotic and stressful or calm and smooth.

Whether you are a first year teacher or an experienced teacher, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all things back-to-school. Which is why we will be covering topics like classroom layout and setup, planning the first week of school, classroom organization, digital organization, and even preparing for Meet the Teacher Night.

Preparing for back-to-school season doesn't have to be stressful. Use this quiz as a self-checking checklist to see which areas you have prepared and which items you still need to get done before that first week of school. 

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The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.

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You're a first-year teacher who is looking for strategies to setting up the perfect classroom. Or maybe you're a second-year teacher who spent their entire summer last year setting up their classroom, only to be focusing on the wrong things. One of the biggest causes of disruptive behavior is having a cluttered or disorganized classroom. Which is why today we are going to be talking about how creating a distraction-free classroom can prevent a majority of disruptive behavior from happening in the first place.

In today's content, we'll be diving into topics like classroom management, classroom organization, and utilizing classroom setup and classroom organization to create an automated classroom.

You don't need to spend years figuring out how to create the perfect layout for your classroom. I'll show you how to create your very own customized layout that helps your classroom run smoothly and prevents disruptive behaviors from popping up throughout the school day.

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You just started your first-year of teaching and you're wondering how to setup your classroom over the summer. You finally get the keys to your classroom and finally stand in your very first classroom. But after looking around for a second, you are overwhelmed by the amount of work you need to get done and you're not sure where to start.

We are diving into the top mistakes new teachers make setting up their classroom. But we will also talk about which strategies new teachers make that actual help them get ahead over the summer. The reality is, setting up your classroom and getting ahead over the school year doesn't have to take the entire summer.

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We'll be diving into topics such as classroom management, classroom decor, classroom organization tips, and more! So if you're ready to strategically set up your classroom so you can spend most of your summer by the pool, make sure to check out these classroom setup strategies. 

Back-to-School Night is just around the corner and you're wondering if you have everything ready or not. You have no idea what the format should be and you're scrolling TPT for resources.

Today we will be taking a 10-question quiz to figure out if you are ACTUALLY ready for Meet the Teacher Night or not. 

We'll cover questions like which resources you should have prepared, how to follow up, what the format is, etc. Didn't score as high as you wanted? No problem! Stick around to the end for your results PLUS some bonus tips to feel confident and prepared to make a good impression with families this back to school season.

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You've scrolled social media and seen the horror stories on how the first day or first week of school can be chaotic. Or maybe you've taught before and realized that you focused on all the wrong things, but this year you want to do things differently.

Today, we will be diving into common mistakes that new teachers make that lead to a chaotic back-to-school season. PLUS, we'll be talking about which practical steps you can take this summer to avoid all the chaos.

We'll be diving into topics such as planning what to teach during the first week of school, how to balance making your classroom cute and the practical, what to focus on to have effective classroom management from day one, how to transition your students from one activity to another, and which procedures to teach during the first day of school.

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Its your first or second year of teaching and you're wondering how to organize and setup your classroom strategically. You don't want to make any silly mistakes so you are searching for the top classroom organization hacks to save you time during the school year.

Today, I'll be diving into my top classroom organization strategies that will save you hours during the school year. We'll be covering topics like how to organize your student supplies, how to organize your classroom library, how to keep your classroom and desk clutter-free, how to save hours of planning by organizing your digital resources, and how to save hours grading with this easy-to-use grading system. 

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The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.

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Meet the Teacher Night is just around the corner, and you're starting to feel nervous. You're wondering how you're going to get parents to like you, what you should say, and how can you be prepared.

Today we are diving into everything you need to know to have a successful meet the teacher night. These shy-girl strategies are my full proof method to showing up confidently even if you are terrified.

We'll cover things like how to format the night, how to prepare your classroom, which materials you should have, what should be in your handouts, and even what your slides should say. 

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You just graduated and you're ready to start off your first year as a teacher. But as you're scrolling social media you see a lot of teachers leave the profession and share some of the hardships of teaching. You are desperately looking for the right district to work for from day one.

In this week's content I'll be diving into how to not just get hired by ANY district but how to confidently get hired by the RIGHT district. We'll be diving into all of the great and not so great aspects to look for in a district and how you can narrow down the right district for you during the interview.

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The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.

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So you just started your first teacher interview and you get the dreaded question 'What is your greatest weakness as a teacher?' You freeze because you have no idea how to answer. 

As someone who received two different job offers during two different interviews on the same day, it's safe to say I know how to confidently navigate the interview process. During both interviews I was asked this question and after answering this question in both interviews the interview committee smiled.

Today I am sharing with you exactly what districts are looking for when they ask this question. Most of all I will show you how to confidently answer this teacher interview question in a way that affirms to the district you are the teacher they have been looking for. 

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I’m Helena, a coach for new and first-year teachers sharing knowledge on how to have a thriving career and personal life.

The Present Teacher Podcast is a resourcefor teacher interviews, classroom setup, classroom management, and time management. Follow along and learn how to thrive in the classroom and in life.

Subscribe to The Present Teacher Podcast to get inspired by new weekly podcast episodes!