Are you a new teacher? Looking for tips and ideas to help you get the year off to a great start? Then you're going to love this post with helpful hints and ideas for your classroom. The ideas and advice here are a welcome blessing from a veteran teacher who has taught at every elementary grade level K-6, and served an an elementary principal. You'll learn some essentials plus get encouragement to make your first year (well, let's face it - the first few) the best they can be!