FREE MISC. LESSON – “FREE Mentor and Support Booklet for New, Trainee, and First-Year Teachers” Recently updated !
by Pagecraft ELA
Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade
This evolving printable booklet is designed to support new and trainee teachers as they step into the classroom. Whether you’re preparing for your first day or building your Back to School binder, this resource offers practical, honest advice to help you feel more confident and equipped from day one.
Created by a mentor teacher, the booklet begins with key starter tools and will grow over time based on community feedback. Download once and check back for monthly updates as new tips and templates are added.
Currently Includes:
• Welcome to Teaching – Reflections and encouragement for new educators
• Glossary of Common Teaching Terms – A beginner-friendly overview
• Preparation Lists – What to sort before school starts
• eLearning Tools – Useful platforms and apps for the classroom
• Recommended Resource Websites – Where to find quality teaching content
• Pedagogy Kickstart – An overview of core principles
• Learning Styles – A quick reference for understanding learner differences
• Increasing Engagement – Strategies to keep students involved
• Exit Ticket Ideas – Tools for formative assessment and reflection
• Questioning Strategies – Tips for deepening classroom dialogue
• Lesson Planning Guidance – Advice for structuring and pacing lessons
• Editable Lesson Planning Templates – Print or type your plans
• Extra Space for Notes and Reflections
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ A low-pressure, high-support resource for early career teachers
✔️ Printable and editable format for ease of use
✔️ Encourages thoughtful, reflective practice
✔️ Continuously updated with real classroom insights
✔️ Perfect for mentoring, onboarding, or personal development
Help Shape Future Updates:
Think something’s missing? Leave a comment or review with your ideas—new pages are added monthly based on your feedback.
❤️ This resource is human-created with care ❤️
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