Product Description

Usable as a hands-on guide from the very first day of school, The Organized Teacher addresses the practical needs of firstyear teachers of grades K-8. It covers everything they need to know, from classroom management and school procedures to streamlined record keeping and state standards. The book includes helpful reproducible checklists and instructive illustrations, along with invaluable advice from experienced professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18620 in Books
• Published on: 2005-07-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 284 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780071457071
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

From the Back Cover

A life-saving guide to maintaining your sanity during your rookie teacher year

Nothing's more daunting for a first-year teacher than the moment when the cold, hard reality of classroom life strikes. It can come in many forms--from the unruly student to pesky state standards--but one thing's for certain: That moment will come, and more will follow. The Organized Teacher takes you beyond theory and into hands-on classroom management.

Designed for use from Day 1, this blueprint for classroom success sees you through your first year by getting right down to the nitty-gritty of "in the trenches" teaching. Among hundreds of valuable tips, The Organized Teacher provides:

• Advice on everything from desk arrangement to unit planning
• Sample room setups, from kindergarten to fifth grade
• Tried-and-true behavior-management strategies
• Practical advice on creating student portfolios
• Checklists and signs in reproducible 8-1/2-by-11-inch format
• Templates and samples of math and writing rubrics

As a new teacher, you'll have to deal with an extraordinary number of tasks, rules, and standards--not to mention the ubiquitous "human factor." This guide will help you make a smooth transition from the cozy comfort of school to the unpredictable, always-eventful profession of teaching.

About the Author

Dr. Kimberly Persiani-Becker is an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction at Cal State University.

Steve Springer has taught and developed training programs in the Los Angeles school district for twelve years.

Brandy Alexander has taught in both public and private schools; he is the recipient of a Golden Apple award for classroom excellence.

Customer Reviews

Best tool for new teachers!
I've presented "Getting Started" teacher workshops and have had to assemble a list of useful info from a variety of teacher resources. However, this book is so comprehensive and user friendly that I suggest this as THE starting point for all early career teachers before moving on to other resources. It's also great for veteran teachers who want a fresh look at how to organize the classroom.

A Cornucopia of Resources for Teachers
I focus mostly on matters not elaborated by the other reviewers. This book lists several characteristics of children of each of the elementary grades (K through 8), ideas for positive rewards for children of different ages, the deployment of classroom centers, methods of filing important information, indoor and outdoor games, websites for teachers, and much more. As an experienced educator, I tend to agree with the reviewer who suggests that this book is more applicable to the teaching of younger grades than older ones.

Help for New Teachers
This is a fabulous book for new teachers. It gives a variety of check off list and things to consider when setting up your classroom for the first time. It is a short and simple read, gives quick tips and ideas.