r/FirstYearTeacher

Need a way better system for my students who are done with work

First year teacher, second grade. I need to build more time for correction one on one with students who are lost and I need the volume in the room to stay controlled. My other students need to be busy and not with coloring or fun but their minds need to be busy too. But I can’t just make them do more work they’ll just get off task, chat, etc. and they’re obsessed with “fairness”… what systems do you guys have in place that allow for teacher one on one time once the independent work task is done? Can be elaborate or simple. Willing to put in the prep work if it’ll pay off.

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u/Early_Appointment_95 — 2 days ago

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Would love honest feedback on my worksheet + advice about continuing with TPT

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some honest advice from teachers/homeschoolers and anyone who has experience selling educational resources.
I’ve been working hard on building my TPT store, but I still haven’t made a sale. I’m currently pregnant and not working, so I’ve been putting a lot of my time into creating worksheets and trying to improve my store.
I attached one of the Grade 1 vocabulary worksheet patterns I’m working on. I would really appreciate genuine feedback:
Does this layout look useful and appropriate for Grade 1?
Is it too simple, too crowded, or about right?
Would you change any of the activities?
Does it look like something a teacher would actually print and use?
What would make it look more professional?
I’m also trying to make a bigger decision. Since TPT hasn’t generated income for me yet, would you recommend continuing to put serious time into building the store, or should I focus more on finding a steady job and keep TPT as a side project?
I’m completely open to constructive criticism. I’d rather know what I need to improve than keep creating products in the wrong direction.
Thank you so much for any advice.

u/hennyplace — 2 days ago

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First year teacher hired three weeks before schools starts. What do I actually need for my classroom?

Teaching PreK 4 year olds. Unsure of what will be supplied to me, but want to put a wishlist together. Thinking laminator, labels, binders, storage bags, books for the library and essentials for me like post-its, pens and other stationary items. Any notes? Essentials I'm missing?

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u/Ok_Teaching1462 — 5 days ago