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I'm confused and overwhelmed...please help!
by Tiffany
Dec 19, 2011
Hello! I JUST completed my internship in 4th grade, and JUST got hired on at another district to teach 1st. They are adding me as a fifth teacher due to really high numbers so I will get some students from each class.The school just opened for the first time in august, and my classroom is completely empty barring the desks and white board.I will have one day to get the room ready. I am so overwhelmed because I have nothing to put in this room and very little money to outfit the room. Furthermore, I don't even know where to start. I am also concerned with procedures. Do I take a bit from the other four or act like it's the beginning of the year? Any and all advice would be helpful, as I'm in panic mode!
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Tiffany Hi Monica! It is very exciting to know we will be going through this together! I also tart Jan 3rd, although we won't get the kiddos until the 4th. I'm in OK!

On 12/28/11, Monica wrote: > Hi Tiffany!, I also just got hired to teach 1st grade. This is my first > year teaching as well, and I will be starting mid-year replacing a > ...See More
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Tiffany raline and Kelly,

Thank you so much for your advice!!! I will look at the links provided and hopefully ease my mind some more :D

On 12/28/11, Mrs. Mikesell wrote: > Hi! > > A few years back I was hired on late in the year to reduce class > numbers. I was terrified too! > > Things I learned: > > 1) Pretend...See More
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Mrs. Mikesell Just realized I put an extra letter in the link previously.

Here it is!

Kelly :)
Dec 29, 2011
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Teach1st On 12/29/11, Mrs. Mikesell wrote: > Just realized I put an extra letter in the link previously. > > Here it is! > > Kelly :)

Daily 5 is excellent. You can tweek it to make it fit for you, it is a very good framework. Another thing, if you can afford it join a website called TeachingMadeEasy.com - it's about 40/year but it is...See More
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Jeannine Tiffany,below is a link to a great group to use as a resource for materials. It is a site for teachers to buy and sell items with no fees and over 4000 members. Look for something you need or sell what you don't. Congratulations on your job. I wish my son were so lucky! Have a great year.

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