First-Class Teacher: Success Strategies for New Teachers

by Edited by the Staff of Canter & Associat

• ISBN13: 9781572710337
• ISBN10: 1572710330
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Solution Tree

Table of Contents

A Word from a First-Class Teacher	9	(11)
How to Get To---And Through---The First Days	11	(34)
Ask the Key Questions	13	(1)
Discover Your District Policies and Procedures	14	(1)
Learn Your Schoolwide Policies and Procedures	14	(3)
Map Out Your Curriculum	17	(1)
Prepare Your Lesson Plans	18	(3)
Set Up Your Classroom	21	(5)
Make Your First Day a Great Day	26	(2)
Plan Ahead for a Good First Week	28	(1)
Plan Ways to Create Structure	28	(4)
Get to Know Your Students	32	(1)
Welcome Classroom Aides	33	(1)
Recruit Volunteers	34	(1)
Prepare for a Substitute	34	(1)
Put a Discipline Plan in Place	35	(1)
Resources and Reproducibles
Health Emergency Procedures	36	(1)
Lesson Plan Template	37	(1)
Supplies Checklist	38	(1)
Suggested First-Day Activities	39	(1)
Desk Tag	40	(1)
Student Interest Inventory (Elementary)	41	(1)
Tell Me About You (Secondary)	42	(1)
Substitute Survival Kit	43	(2)
How to Manage Behavior	45	(32)
Create a Classroom Discipline Plan	47	(8)
Present Your Plan	55	(1)
Teach Procedures	56	(2)
Redirect Off-Task Behavior	58	(1)
Implement Your Plan	59	(1)
Reach Out to difficult Students	60	(4)
Resources and Reproducibles
Think Sheet	64	(1)
50 Opportunities to Say ``You're Terrific''	65	(1)
P.R. (Positive Reminder) Plan	66	(1)
Positive Notes (Elementary)	67	(2)
Positive Notes (Secondary)	69	(2)
Classroom Discipline Plan	71	(1)
Procedures I Will Teach Early in the Year	72	(1)
Teacher-Student Problem-Solving Conference Worksheet	73	(1)
Behavior Contract	74	(1)
Behavior Documentation Sheet	75	(2)
How to Involve Parents	77	(50)
Communicate Through Correspondence	79	(4)
Plan Positive Phone Calls	83	(2)
Confidently Communicate Problems	85	(2)
Know How to Handle Hostile Confrontations	87	(1)
Form Family Homework Partnerships	87	(6)
Enhance Learning at Home	93	(1)
Communicate with Non-English-Speaking Parents	94	(1)
Make Back-to-School Night Memorable	95	(2)
Tackle Conference-Time Jitters	97	(2)
Spread the Welcome Mat at Open House	99	(1)
Honor Parents at Year's End	100	(1)
Resources and Reproducibles
Teacher-Parent Telegram	101	(1)
Parent-Teacher Telegram	102	(1)
Parent Appreciation Award	103	(1)
Please Lend a Helping Hand	104	(1)
Problem-Solving Phone Call Planner	105	(1)
Homework Policy Planner	106	(1)
Sneak Preview	107	(1)
Study Tips	108	(1)
S.O.S.	109	(1)
Ten Helpful Homework Hints to Use with Your Child	110	(1)
Weekend Learning Activities	111	(3)
How Can I Help My Child Succeed in School?	114	(1)
Recommended Children's Books	115	(4)
Shared Reading Time Activities	119	(1)
Web Resources for Working with Non-English-Speaking Parents	120	(1)
Please Come to Back-to-School Night! (Elementary)	121	(1)
You're Invited to Back-to-School Night (Secondary)	122	(1)
Parent Conference Invitation	123	(1)
Parent Conference Planning Sheet	124	(1)
Open House Invitation	125	(1)
Classroom Tour	126	(1)
How to Engage Students in Learning	127	(40)
``Sell'' the Day	129	(1)
Polish Your Presentation Skills	130	(1)
Learn Involvement Strategies	130	(5)
Bring the Content to Life	135	(7)
Promote Learning with Fun Fillers	142	(1)
Assess for Success	143	(7)
Help Students Reflect on Their Learning	150	(1)
Resources and Reproducibles
Why It's Going to Be a Great Day	151	(1)
Why It Was a Great Day	152	(1)
Understanding Your Students	153	(2)
Checklist for Varying Your Instruction	155	(1)
Learning Bank	156	(1)
Web Project Resource Sites	157	(2)
Classroom Cut-ups	159	(3)
Create a Test Using Bloom's Taxonomy	162	(2)
Test-Maker's Worksheet	164	(1)
Rubric	165	(2)
How to Establish A Classroom Community	167	(26)
Create Connections with Students	169	(1)
Develop Trust-based Relationships	169	(5)
Encourage Shared Values	174	(1)
Break Down Seating Barriers	175	(1)
Create Classroom Celebrations and Ceremonies	176	(2)
Teach Cooperative Learning Skills	178	(4)
Assign Study Buddies	182	(2)
Resources and Reproducibles
Sorry You're Not Feeling Well	184	(1)
Community Circle Discussion Starters	185	(1)
Qualities of a Good Classroom Community	186	(1)
Happy Birthday!	187	(1)
Birthday List	188	(1)
Our Group Constitution	189	(1)
Be My Buddy	190	(1)
Our Patchwork Quilt	191	(2)
How to Teach Social Skills	193	(38)
Teach by Explanation and Example	195	(2)
Assess Your Students' Social Skills	197	(1)
Monitor Manners	197	(2)
Model the Art of Compliments	199	(1)
Create an Atmosphere of Respect	200	(1)
Emulate Empathy	201	(1)
Build Listening Skills	202	(1)
Advocate Appreciation of Differences	203	(4)
Teach Anger Management	207	(2)
Encourage Negotiation	209	(2)
Reinforce Social Skills Through Classroom Activities	211	(2)
Reinforce Social Skills Through Content	213	(2)
Reinforce Social Skills Through Presentations	215	(2)
Resources and Reproducibles
Teacher Assessment: Teaching My Students to Get Along	217	(1)
Student Survey: Getting Along in School	218	(1)
Good Manners Word Puzzle	219	(1)
Good Manners Comic Strip	220	(1)
Catalog of Compliments	221	(1)
You Deserve a Compliment!	222	(1)
Checklist of Good Listening Skills	223	(1)
``Kids Are Different''	224	(1)
Stop, Think and Act Problem-Solving Chart	225	(1)
Let's Talk It Out	226	(1)
Characters with Character	227	(4)
How to Ensure Personal and Professional Growth	231	(16)
Become a Lifelong Learner	233	(2)
Sharpen Your Skills and Credentials	235	(2)
De-stress for Success	237	(2)
Tackle Time Management	239	(1)
Keep a Personal Journal	239	(1)
Postscript	240	(1)
Resources and Reproducibles
Professional Development Resources and Organizations	241	(1)
Professional Journals	242	(1)
Books Recommended for New Teachers	243	(1)
Web Resources Recommended for New Teachers	244	(1)
Prioritize!	245	(2)
Topical Index	247