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Are you a first year elementary teacher? You have come to the right place!

Being a first year teacher can be extremely difficult and stressful. This wiki is a survival guide for first year teachers. There is a variety of useful information, resources, and video clips that can help you survive your first year of teaching.

The following link is a fabulous resource for beginning teachers in Saskatchewan. This handbook is distributed by the Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation. It explains month by month what you should expect as a first year teacher and outlines expectations of the STF. It is a very worthwhile read. [|Taking Your Place in the Professional Community: A Handbook for Beginning Teachers]

The following video lists 10 essential tips to simplify your first year of teaching. media type="youtube" key="_sHI9leKqxg" height="390" width="480" Tip #1: Be friendly will all of the staff. Tip #2: Plan ahead! Tip #3: Comfy shoes are a must. Tip #4: You don't always have to reinvent the wheel. Tip #5: Don't get involved with gossip. Tip #6: Stay humble. Tip #7: Be cooperative. Tip #8: Find a mentor. Tip #9: If the position doesn't work for you, move on. Tip #10: Know your limitations.

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