163. What I Wish I Knew in My First Year of Teaching High School Science: 5 Simple Tips

As we wrap up 2024, it’s only fitting to revisit the most popular episode of the year! Both new and experienced teachers are constantly searching for ways to make their classroom routines easier and more effective. I learned so many valuable lessons during my first few years of teaching, so in today’s replay episode, I’m sharing five things I wish I had known as a first-year high school science teacher.Each of these five tips are lessons that I learned the hard way. I sacrificed a lot of my own personal time, didn’t set clear boundaries, took on too many tasks which made me feel overwhelmed, and tried to do it all on my own. If you’re a new teacher, or even a veteran teacher, I don’t want that for you! ➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode163Resources:Virtual PD Courses for TeachersFREE Labs When Limited Mini-CourseDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: [email protected]  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 129, 4 Things I Learned From Other Teachers That Changed How I TeachEpisode 117, How to Prep for a Long-Term Substitute Who Doesn’t Teach ScienceEpisode 91, My Top 5 Classroom Management Routines and Procedures for High School Science Teachers Episode 77, 5 Myths You Might Believe About Your Work Email Episode 39, Organization Tips for Your Science ClassroomEpisode 16, 5 Strategies for Pain-Free Sub PlansWhat I Wish I Had Known as a First-Year TeacherWhy You Shouldn’t Bring Work Home – And How to Accomplish That4 Must-Have High School Classroom Systems A Manageable and Effective System for Parent Communication Making Sub Plans for Secondary Science