She scheduled reading meetings twice a month to discuss teachers' lesson plans and to share happy teaching moments. Also, I contacted colleagues via e-mail and telephone in my school and at other institutions for words of advice and wisdom. It is important to have an experienced mentor during your first year of teaching. You also need a lot of emotional support from family members. It is a time of great anticipation and great uncertainty.
Organization is also key.
You need to get to know the children. Once you begin to understand them, you can begin to tailor your instruction to meet their needs. You also need knowledge of the curriculum guides for each subject that you will teach. If possible, plan with another teacher at your grade level. Above all, keep a clear perspective.