Survival Tips for New Teachers: From Teachers Who Have Been There

by Cheryl Miller Thurston (editor)

Experienced teachers from all over the country offer practical advice about dealing with discipline, building rapport with students, planning and organizing, communicating with parents, taking care of yourself and more. With gentleness, humor and straightforward honesty, teachers who have "been there and lived to tell about it" share a wide variety of short and usable tips that will help anyone new to the teaching profession.

It makes a great gift for new teachers and student teachers.

94 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Cheryl Miller Thurston is a Colorado writer, eidtor, teacher, and musician. She has published articles, books, poetry, plays, musicals, and music on a variety of subjects, but DEATH BY ACCORDION is her first novel.

An accordionist from the age of 4½, she is also the founder of Closet Accordion Players of America, a national organization that, with a sense of humor, encourages accordionists to come out of the closet and play proudly.

Reviews

[Valeria Perez]

Concise and practical!

[Gillian]

As a new teacher, advice from veteran teachers is truly invaluable. Being prepared with tips and tricks, can't hurt! This book is simple and easy to read, yet profound in the nuggets of wisdom and support it offers new teachers.

[Bee Mo]

A great resource for new teachers!