STAYING SANE
Look after yourself by making sure that you deliberately put aside some 'me time'. Eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep will make a big difference to your ability to cope.
When problems arise make sure you reach out to your support system. Your mentor teacher, colleagues you are close to, friends or family... Also try the groups below.
Online support groups:
NZEI New Educators Network Facebook group
NZ Teachers (Primary) Facebook group
NZ Beginning Primary Teachers Facebook group
NZBT Chat (Twitter)
PRT Group Share
When problems arise make sure you reach out to your support system. Your mentor teacher, colleagues you are close to, friends or family... Also try the groups below.
Online support groups:
NZEI New Educators Network Facebook group
NZ Teachers (Primary) Facebook group
NZ Beginning Primary Teachers Facebook group
NZBT Chat (Twitter)
PRT Group Share