Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Grades K-6, Second Edition

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide. Steve Springer has taught and developed training programs for the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 15 years. He has been a mentor and master teacher throughout his career. He has used this experience along with his talents in fine arts to write and illustrate several books for teachers. The Organized Teacher and The Creative Teacher, published by McGraw-Hill, are two of these books that offer visual hands-on guides to organizing and creating a dynamic classroom. Steve recently started a program called Reach and Teach. His vision was to share his teaching experience with other teachers. Over sixty teachers were in-serviced in South Africa. They left empowered to create a more exciting, interactive classroom. Each participant received a McGraw-Hill resource book and a set of supplies. The program was well received and he plans to continue his involvement. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

• Welcome, New Teacher! NORTH Focal Point Beginning of the Year Checklists First Month of Teaching Professional Tips Sharing Personal Information Keeping Students Engaged at the Front of the Classroom The Calendar as a Teaching Tool The Common Area Bulletins and School News Attention-Getters and What They Mean Navigating the Curriculum with Teacher’s Editions, Curriculum Guides, and Standards Working with Parents The Door: Entry and Exit Procedures South Teacher’s Space Who to Know and Where to Go on Campus Advice and Recommendations for Success Dos and Don’ts Preparing for a Formal Evaluation Lesson Planning Record Keeping New Teacher Reminders Teacher Portfolio Planning for Retirement File Cabinet School Culture Acronyms and Terms In Case You’re Out: Preparing for a Substitute Teacher Bilingual Overview Teacher Resources End-of-Year Tips Accreditation Review, History, and Tips EAST Student Space Classroom Library Bulletin Boards Classroom Walls, Posters, and Charts Classroom Learning Centers Technology Center Conflict Resolution Skills for Students Circle Talks Growth Mindset Beyond the Classroom: Field Trips WEST Student and Teacher Space Organizing the Closet and Sink Areas Small Group Instruction Intervention and Support for the Struggling Student Student Portfolios Motivators and Incentives Classroom Fillers AERIAL VIEW Looking Down from Above First Day Reminders Classroom Design Communication with Parents A Proactive Approach to Behavior Management Communicating Effectively Emergency Contact Information Maintaining Student Records Homework Working with Aides and Volunteers Taking Tests: Preparation and Strategies Organizing Students in Line Rubrics Website Resources Templates Index