All in New Teachers
Formal observations can be stressful. Even if you are confident in your abilities, you’re still probably thinking about all of the things that could go wrong. So, no matter how prepared you feel or how confident you are, I’m sure you have at least some worries. Here is what I do to prepare myself for my formal observations.
Inevitably, your first year of teaching is going to be tough because it’s new! These truths may not make your first year “easier” but I believe they will help you to keep your head in the right place and ultimately be able to show up as your best self everyday!
It's okay to wonder what life would be like outside of the classroom. It doesn't mean you aren't absolutely rocking it every day while you are still there. It doesn't mean you're a bad teacher.
