Product Description

Learn how to structure the first six weeks of school to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Discover how taking the time to build a solid foundation in the early weeks of school can pay off all year long in increased student motivation, cooperation, responsibility, and self-control. This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features: Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper (5-6) Detailed guidelines for: -Building community -Creating rules and teaching routines -Introducing engaging curriculum -Fostering autonomy -Integrating social and academic learning -Establishing high expectations for learning and behavior An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16947 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-01
• Released on: 2000-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781892989048
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Review
"Top-Notch Book" -- New Teacher magazine, Spring 2001

Top-Notch Book. --New Teacher magazine, Spring 2001

About the Author
Paula Denton has worked at Northeast Foundation for Children for sixteen years as a classroom teacher and nationally certified consulting teacher. Roxanne Kriete currently directs the Northeast Foundation for Children where she has worked for the past seventeen years. She has taught in classrooms from grades five through high school.

Customer Reviews

Great teacher resource
First year teachers and experienced teachers alike will gain valuable skills from this richly detailed book. Denton and Kriete provide explict plans for the first six weeks of school which are guaranteed to build a sense of community within any classroom. Activities including games and writing help students become familiar with each other and develop a sense of trust, caring and respect. The book offers teachers a wide variety of games to play with children of all ages. This is a great book for all teachers who wish to start the year on a great note!

Great for new teachers
This book is essential for new teachers like myself, who have no idea where to start when planning a new school year. It provides daily lesson outlines for the first 6 weeks of school. As well as the reasoning behind the authors'philosophies. I have learned how to structure my day to cullivate a community of learners. In turn I have faith that my first year will be successful, less stressful, and more productive than I had imagined. This is a great book for any teacher who wants to increase structure and promote community within the classroom

Meaningful Book for Experienced or New Educationrs
I bought this book based on the positive reviews here and was deeply rewarded. This book lays out a clear method and philosophy towards building a caring and safe classroom. The book offers separate parts for the K-2, 3-4, and 5-6 self contained classroom. What was most remarkable to me about this book was the way it struck a balance between being a teaching "cookbook" and a straight book of philosophy. Definitely recommended for any new or even experienced educator in a self contained elementary school classroom.