Common-Sense Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers

by Jill A. Lindberg

• ISBN13: 9781412917223
• ISBN10: 1412917220
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-12
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This updated bestseller offers more than 70 easy-to-implement classroom strategies with new tips for handling standardized testing, Internet safety, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Christine Kadow
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
About the Authors	xv
Taking Care of Teacher Business	1	(8)
Room Organization	2	(1)
Teacher Desk Organization	2	(1)
Planning	3	(1)
Independent Activities While Teacher Works With Small Groups	4	(1)
Reviewing Expectations	5	(1)
Field Trips	6	(1)
Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant	7	(2)
Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere	9	(16)
Classroom Seating	10	(1)
Decorating With Themes	10	(1)
Classroom Monitors and Jobs	11	(1)
Respect in Your Classroom	12	(2)
Teaching Social Skills	14	(3)
Ways to Include All Students in Classroom Participation	17	(1)
Super Student of the Week	18	(3)
Classroom Meetings	21	(1)
Compliment Book	21	(1)
Wall of Fame	22	(2)
Tattling	24	(1)
Communicating With Parents	25	(10)
Parent-Teacher Relationships	26	(1)
Parent Conferences	27	(2)
Using Email With Parents	29	(2)
Using Cell Phones With Parents	31	(1)
Classroom Newsletters	32	(3)
Helping Parents Teach Children Safe Internet Practices	35	(8)
The Information Superhighway: Basic Information for Parents	36	(1)
Limiting Children to Appropriate Internet Content	37	(2)
More Tips for Safe Traveling	39	(1)
Using the Internet for School Projects	40	(3)
Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations	43	(6)
Working With Non-English-Speaking Students	44	(1)
Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom	44	(1)
Working With Non-English-Speaking Families	45	(1)
Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate	46	(3)
Dealing With Personal Hygiene Issues	49	(6)
Recognizing That a Problem Exists	50	(1)
Talking to Your Class	51	(1)
Talking With Parents	52	(1)
Providing Personal Care at School	53	(1)
Working With Support Staff	54	(1)
With-it-ness	55	(10)
Teacher Behavior	56	(1)
Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations	57	(1)
If a Lesson Really Isn't Working	58	(1)
Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Positioning in Room to Convey Expectations	59	(1)
Demeanor and Actions During Lessons to Ensure Student Focus	60	(1)
Modeling Expected Responses	61	(1)
The Challenging Student	62	(3)
Transitioning	65	(6)
One Subject to Another	66	(1)
One Subject to Another: Moving Within the Room	67	(1)
Moving for Group Learning Activities	68	(1)
One Classroom to Another	69	(2)
Taking Care of Classroom Business	71	(16)
Entering School	72	(1)
Entering the Classroom	72	(1)
Beginning the Day	73	(2)
Absenteeism	75	(1)
Homework Collection	76	(1)
Failure to Do Homework	77	(1)
Line Order	78	(2)
Bathroom Procedure	80	(1)
Drinks	81	(1)
Pencil Sharpening	81	(1)
Gum, Candy, and Other Forbidden Edibles	82	(1)
Classroom Rules	82	(1)
Indoor Recess	83	(1)
Reentering the Classroom After Lunch and Recess	83	(1)
Ending the Day	84	(3)
Integrating Into Your School Culture	87	(6)
Becoming Part of the Team	88	(1)
Teacher Buddies and Mentors	88	(1)
To Socialize or Not to Socialize	89	(1)
The Teachers' Room	90	(1)
Ask for Help; Offer to Help	91	(1)
Other Supports for New Teachers	92	(1)
Preparing Your Students for Standardized Testing	93	(8)
Before the Test	94	(3)
Testing Day	97	(1)
Test-Taking Tips for Students	98	(2)
After the Test	100	(1)
Organizational Time	101	(6)
Desk Cleaning	102	(1)
Supplies	102	(1)
Mailboxes	103	(1)
Non-School-Related Materials	104	(3)
Rewards	107	(14)
Academic Rewards	108	(1)
Extra Special Class Time	109	(1)
Extra Art Time and Extra Gym Time	109	(1)
Leisure Time Activities	110	(1)
Lunch With the Teacher	111	(1)
Good News Phone Calls	112	(1)
Extra Classroom Chores	112	(1)
Whole-Class Rewards	113	(1)
Making Arrangements for Non-Reward Earners	114	(1)
Stickers, Stamps, and Other Goodies	115	(2)
Coupons	117	(1)
Certificates	118	(1)
Tokens and Play Money	118	(1)
Edibles	119	(2)
Consequences	121	(8)
Identifying Challenging Students	122	(1)
Dealing With Mildly Challenging Behavior	123	(1)
Working With Chronic, Highly Disruptive Behavior	124	(5)
Support From Other Professionals	124	(1)
Support From Administration	125	(1)
Support From Parents	126	(1)
Support Ideas for Teachers	127	(2)
Suggested Readings	129	(4)
Index	133