The First Years Matter: Becoming an Effective Teacher: A Mentoring Guide for Novice Teachers (Corwin Teaching Essentials)

Use this updated resource to prepare for your journey into teaching

This newly revised and updated 2nd edition of The First Years Matter provides key actions steps and a flexible twelve-month curriculum - including July for reflection and planning - to help you proactively prepare for your first few years in the classroom. Maximize your effectiveness in the classroom as you:

• Apply mentoring lessons to differentiate instruction
• Integrate student voice
• Prepare for teacher observations and standardized testing
• Gather evidence to document your progress

This updated version includes a robust companion website featuring videos, downloadable forms, and a journal for reflection.