Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know : (But Didn't Learn in College)

Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity.Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice—or worse? Make a quick change into the spare set of clothes you keep on hand for just this purpose.Butterflies in your stomach before your first-ever Meet the Teacher Night?Keep your cool by writing the agenda on your board—it’ll double as a crib sheet for you. These tips and hundreds more, covering virtually every aspect of teaching, have all been learned the hard way: from real-life classroom experience.Otis Kriegel’s “little black book” will be a treasured resource for teachers who want not only to survive but to thrive in any situation.