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:
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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)
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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
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An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school
Table of Contents
Introduction: Prime Factors
Using This Book
Key Terms
Chapter One: Week One
Primary Grades (K-2)
Middle Grades (3-4)
Upper Grades (5-6)
Chapter Two: Week Two
Primary Grades (K-2)
Middle Grades (3-4)
Upper Grades (5-6)
Chapter Three: Week Three
Primary Grades (K-2)
Middle Grades (3-4)
Upper Grades (5-6)
Chapter Four: Weeks Four to Six
Conclusion: "Ordinary" Moments
Appendix A: Samples of News and Announcements Charts (K-6)
Appendix B: Homework and the First Six Weeks of School
Appendix C: Games and Activities
Appendix D: Greetings
Appendix E: Songs
Appendix F: Read-alouds
Appendix G: Apology of Action Article
Selected Bibliography
References
About the Authors
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