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  1. Join an online focus group and get 20% off in the Discovery Education Teacher Store. http://www.zoomerang.com/Su... 9:58 AM Nov 17th from web
  2. Assign classroom jobs to build a community of respect. This is just as important in high school as it is in preschool—maybe more so. 11:08 AM Oct 23rd from web
  3. Seek out an experienced mentor. If your school doesn’t have a mentor program in place, ask to help start one and match yourself up. 11:07 AM Oct 23rd from web
  4. New teachers are often hit hardest during cold & flu season. Eat healthy, take vitamins and disinfect classroom surfaces daily as directed. 11:03 AM Oct 16th from web
  5. There's a September winner! Visit www.discoveryeducation.com/... for your chance to win monthly prizes and one of two great trips! 10:04 AM Oct 6th from web
  6. Don’t forget to plan the first and last 5 minutes of each class. Effective intros hook kids’ interest and wrap-ups reinforce key concepts. 10:02 AM Oct 6th from web
  7. Worried about H1N1 and other viruses? Visit New Teacher Survival Central for tips on disinfecting your classroom daily to minimize risk. 7:20 AM Sep 28th from web
  8. Avoid complainers. If Debbie Downer eats in the teacher’s lounge, eat elsewhere. Seek happy colleagues with a sense of humor. 10:34 AM Sep 10th from web
  9. Who were your favorite teachers? What made them special? Emulate great teachers and never underestimate your lasting impact. 6:49 AM Sep 8th from web
  10. Share a tip that you have for new teachers! Tag it with #NewTeacherTip so we can find and share them. 10:54 AM Sep 4th from web
  11. Establish a “quiet” signal right from the start. Choose a hand signal or an unusual sound like a rain stick or Tibetan singing bowl. 10:28 AM Sep 4th from web
  12. Always have an agenda on the board—for the entire day or your individual class. Let the agenda frame your creativity, not inhibit it. 8:26 AM Sep 2nd from web
  13. Connect with your students from day one. Do they have pets? A favorite band? What makes them tick? Build rapport before things get too busy. 7:00 PM Aug 31st from web
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