How not to lose your sanity as an ECT - A survival guide

New Teacher? Brace Yourself—And Grab This Guide!

Congratulations! You’ve just stepped into the whirlwind of teaching, where every day is an unpredictable mix of triumph, chaos, and far too many sticky notes. But fear not—The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide is here to help you not just survive, but thrive (with a few laughs along the way).

Written by a teacher with over 20 years of battle-hardened experience, this guide is packed with real-world strategies, honest advice, and enough humour to keep you sane when the copier inevitably breaks during your prep period. Inside, you’ll find tips on building student respect (without bribery—mostly), mastering the dark art of classroom management, surviving parents’ evening with your sanity intact, and making peace with marking piles that defy the laws of physics.

Whether you’re dodging flying paper planes, trying to remember 200 student names, or just aiming to get through the term without running out of coffee, this book is your trusty companion. Practical, relatable, and refreshingly funny—The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide will have you laughing, learning, and nodding along in “Yep, that’s me” recognition.

Grab a copy. Because surviving your first year is one thing; thriving is another story entirely. And this book? It’s your shortcut to both.