It is possible to first work on your thinking. I used to struggle with this when I first began working with children and young adults, as I am a big introvert. What I found to make me comfortable with teaching lessons, what just practice. At simplistic as it may sound. Practicing is the best way to find comfortability with you becoming less intimidated in your class. Once you have mastered practicing your lesson plans, you can easily implement minor changes to grasp students attention. Next, I would suggest you mingle with your students more. Host activities where students complete an interest inventory sheet, and have them walk around and find people within their class who has the same interest. As you use this for students to get familiar with each other. It is a great activity for you to use as well to learn more about your students. In turn, you will become more comfortable and know ways to de-escalate situations. I wish you the best!

I would remember that everyone is nervous on the first day of something, even the students on the first day of school! Sometimes you just have to fake it till you make it, and present yourself with confidence, even if it isn't truly there. The student's won't know the difference and as you become more comfortable teaching and with your students, that confidence will become automatic.

You can begin with practicing outside of your classroom, whether its with friends and family or asking other colleagues on some solutions. You can give a brief summary of your lesson to your younger relatives and see if it peaks their interest. If you want your students to be more engaged, you can always have them participant in a survey in regards to some lessons.

You can begin with practicing outside of your classroom, whether its with friends and family or asking other colleagues on some solutions. You can give a brief summary of your lesson to your younger relatives and see if it peaks their interest. If you want your students to be more engaged, you can always have them participant in a survey in regards to some lessons. ^ my response but wont let me log back in

It's normal to feel nervous as a new lesson begins, especially if the kids are not paying attention. Start by creating a friendly and inviting learning atmosphere in your classroom. Then, develop a relationship with the students by using icebreakers, making small talk, and offering positive reinforcement. Incorporate interactive and hands-on activities to enhance student participation and engagement.

I would slowly start to introduce topics about the new lesson as you are finishing the last discussion. I'm not saying to overwhelm them with new information but to keep new topics on their mind so it is not completely foreign.

It all starts with being yourself, being nice to the students while also showing authority when necessary, and figuring out how to manage a classroom.

Start by building rapport with small conversations, staying patient, and being flexible. Engage with enthusiasm, and adapt lessons to student needs.