First Post!

Hi there! I'm so glad you're here.

I'm a second-year teacher currently teaching 2nd grade.  I'm writing this as part of my master’s class, but more importantly, I’m writing it for you—the new (or almost-new or any) teacher trying to find your footing.

When I started teaching, I was overwhelmed with advice—some helpful, some not so much. What I really craved were honest insights and real-world tips from someone just a little ahead of me in the journey. Not an expert, not a veteran—just someone who still remembers what it feels like to walk into your first classroom and wonder, “Am I doing this right?” as I am still wondering this all the time!

That’s exactly what this blog is about.

I’ll be sharing thoughts, reflections, and tips that have helped me survive and grow during these early years. From classroom management tricks that actually work to lessons I learned the hard way, my hope is to make things just a little easier for someone else. Whether you're preparing for your first day or halfway through your second year, I hope you’ll find something here that resonates with you.

Thanks for joining me on this journey. We’re learning together—and that’s the best kind of teaching there is.