How to Survive My First Year Teaching

     In order to "survive" my first year of teaching, there are a couple tasks Dr. Haskell has recommended doing before hand. To be a successful teacher, one must have a vision in mind and plan for a goal. I need to physically write down what I want to achieve in my classroom such as goals for my students and me, what my vision of the classroom is going to look and feel like, how the experience is going to be for my students, and any other little thing that can help plan for the future of my classroom.  Something to keep in mind, is the look of my classroom and the feeling the students will get when they walk into it (colors and decoration do matter). No matter how nervous I am feeling on my first day as a teacher, having a "game plan" ready beforehand will definitely help me. By being prepared, I will be a more successful teacher.