The Yearlong Field Manual for First-Year TeachersYour first year of teaching doesn't have to break you.The Teachers Survival Sur-Thrival Guide is your practical, empowering, and honest companion through all four school terms. Designed like a field guide and written by teacher-turned-counsellor Dorian Carey, this book walks you week-by-week through the highs, lows, and breakthroughs of your first year in the classroom.
How this workbook will transform your life:
What’s Inside:🔟 Weekly themes each term to focus your energy and priorities✍️ Reflect & Record prompts to track growth and wisdom📌 Field Notes from real teachers who've been there🎯 Weekly Challenges to grow your confidence and relationships💡 Proven strategies for time management, student engagement, behaviour, and burnout prevention❤️ A strong focus on emotional wellbeing and connection, with students, parents, and yourself
🚀 How It Helps:First-year teachers often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to balance survival with purpose. This guide:✅ Builds your confidence gradually over 40 school weeks✅ Helps you establish boundaries and emotional resilience✅ Teaches you how to connect meaningfully with students and parents✅ Encourages self-reflection and long-term growth✅ Connects you to an uplifting weekly online community of fellow educators💬 What Educators Are Saying:“It’s like a mentor in my backpack.”“Every week I felt seen, and supported.”“This should be given to every first-year teacher.”
🛒 Cost...FreeGet your copy of the Teachers Survival Sur-Thrival Guide today and start your year with a map, a mission, and a mentor. Email me requesting your free copy, feel free to share with your colleagues.
🚀 How It Helps:First-year teachers often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to balance survival with purpose. This guide:✅ Builds your confidence gradually over 40 school weeks✅ Helps you establish boundaries and emotional resilience✅ Teaches you how to connect meaningfully with students and parents✅ Encourages self-reflection and long-term growth✅ Connects you to an uplifting weekly online community of fellow educators💬 What Educators Are Saying:“It’s like a mentor in my backpack.”“Every week I felt seen, and supported.”“This should be given to every first-year teacher.”
🛒 Cost...FreeGet your copy of the Teachers Survival Sur-Thrival Guide today and start your year with a map, a mission, and a mentor. Email me requesting your free copy, feel free to share with your colleagues.
