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Classrooms never have enough outlets, and they are never where you actually need your desk to be. 5. What NOT to Buy (Yet)

This allows you to move around the room while teaching from a PowerPoint or Google Slides, rather than being tethered to your laptop.

Stock a desk drawer with ibuprofen, tide pens, extra deodorant, breath mints, and protein bars. what new teachers need to buy

This is non-negotiable. You will be on your feet nearly all day; save the stylish but painful shoes for the weekend. 2. Classroom Management & Organization

Focus on . A beautiful classroom is nice, but an organized classroom that allows you to leave at 4:00 PM is better. Classrooms never have enough outlets, and they are

Before you buy a single crayon for a student, take care of yourself. You cannot teach effectively if you are dehydrated or have a headache.

You will be talking for six hours a day. Get something insulated that keeps water cold. Stock a desk drawer with ibuprofen, tide pens,

For straight edges on decorations and task cards without the "guillotine" trek to the office.