18 - Secrets to a successful first year of teaching with Alisha from Rainbow Sky Creations

What are the secrets to a successful first year as a teacher?Alisha from Rainbow Sky Creations joins us on the podcast this week to give us 5 of her best tips.   In short, here are her 5 tips:   1. Get organised – know where everything in your classroom will be stored. Worksheets. Resources. Make a place for everything.   2. Routine & expectations. Practice these and remind your students again and again. 3. Find time in your week to plan the following week. Where am I taking my students? 4. Record assessment data from day 1! Find a system that works for you.   5. Find a mentor. This could be someone in your school, or a teacher from another school.   Alisha & Ashleigh started Rainbow Sky Creations about 5 years ago when they wanted to make some resources to help beginner teachers.   They now have a stack of resources for prac teachers right up to experienced teachers.   Check out some of their amazing resources here:  https://www.rainbowskycreations.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rainbowskycreations/  Today's sponsor: WillPro Use the code teacherpodcast for a 15% off discount! https://willpro.com.au/ https://theteachersguide.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/theteachersguidepodcast https://www.instagram.com/theteachersguidepodcast/  

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