Use this updated resource to prepare for your journey into teaching

This newly revised and updated 2nd edition of The First Years Matter provides key actions steps and a flexible twelve-month curriculum - including July for reflection and planning - to help you proactively prepare for your first few years in the classroom. Maximize your effectiveness in the classroom as you:

• Apply mentoring lessons to differentiate instruction
• Integrate student voice
• Prepare for teacher observations and standardized testing
• Gather evidence to document your progress

This updated version includes a robust companion website featuring videos, downloadable forms, and a journal for reflection.