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The Beginning Teacher’s Field Guide, Second Edition
Embarking on Your First Years
Build instructional confidence with this essential reflective guide for navigating challenges and supporting new teachers. It pairs classroom management and expanded instructional strategies with teacher wellness practices—including tips for neurodivergent educators and wisdom from veterans—to ensure first-year success.
Benefits
- Master essential instructional and classroom management strategies (expanded content in this edition)
- Develop a strong professional network through supportive working relationships
- Cultivate a growth mindset to tackle challenges, strengthen professional confidence, and build resilience
- Implement proactive wellness practices like relationship building, mindfulness, and gratitude
- Utilize a powerful reflection guide to track growth and plan for continued success
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: First Things First
Chapter 1: The Anticipation Phase
Chapter 2: The Survival Phase
Chapter 3: The Disillusionment Phase
Chapter 4: The Rejuvenation Phase
Chapter 5: The Reflection Phase
Chapter 6: The Second Anticipation Phase
Epilogue: The Year in Retrospect
Appendix A: End-of-the-Year Activities
Appendix B: Mementos
PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES
Chapter 1: The Anticipation Phase
Chapter 3: The Disillusionment Phase
Chapter 5: The Reflection Phase
Appendix A: End-of-the-Year Activities
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Books
- Boogren, T. H. (2020). 180 days of self-care for busy educators. Solution Tree Press.
- Boogren, T. H. (2022). Supporting beginning teachers (2nd ed.). Marzano Resources.
- Boogren, T. H. (2025). 180 days of physical wellness for busy educators. Solution Tree Press.
- Harlacher, J. E. (2015). Designing effective classroom management. Marzano Resources.
- Heflebower, T., Hoegh, J. K., Warrick, P. B., & Flygare, J. (2019). A teacher’s guide to standards-based learning. Marzano Resources.
- Kanold, T. D., & Boogren, T. H. (2022). Educator wellness: A guide for sustaining physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J. (2017). The new art and science of teaching. Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J. (2019). The handbook for the new art and science of teaching. Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J., Rains, C. L., & Warrick, P. B. (2021). Improving teacher development and evaluation: A guide for leaders, coaches, and teachers. Marzano Resources.
- Marzano, R. J., Scott, D., Boogren, T. H., & Newcomb, M. L. (2017). Motivating and inspiring students: Strategies to awaken the learner. Marzano Resources.
- Simms, J. A. (2024). The Marzano synthesis: A collected guide to what works in K–12 education. Marzano Resources.
Websites
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Classroom Resources
- Doug Doblar, A Simple, Invaluable Tool for Building a Thinking Classroom
- Angela Watson, Teachers’ Best Organization Ideas
- Oriental Trading, Teaching Supplies
- Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
- Poll Everywhere
Meditation
Wellness Resources
