| Description |
233 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 227) and index. |
| Summary |
Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity. Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice--or worse? Make a quick change into the spare set of clothes you keep on hand for just this purpose. Butterflies in your stomach before your first-ever Meet the Teacher Night? Keep your cool by writing the agenda on your board--it'll double as a crib sheet for you.These tips and hundreds more, covering virtually every aspect of teaching, will be a treasured resource for teachers who want not only to survive but to thrive in any situation. |
| Contents |
Before the school year. Making your classroom work for you ; Learning your school's culture ; Setting up for a terrific year -- During the school year. Working with students ; Working with your principal -- Your students' families. The parent-teacher relationship ; Communicating with families ; When families come into the classroom -- Your life as a teacher. Managing the workload ; Balancing your responsibilities. |
| Subject |
Elementary school teaching.
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First year teachers.
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Classroom management.
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| ISBN |
9781575424286 |
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1575424282 |
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