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The First Six Weeks of School

by Paula Denton

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ISBN13: 9781892989048
ISBN10: 1892989042
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Based on a model developed by the Northeast Foundation for Children, this book is a comprehensive guidebook for structuring the first six weeks of school in grades K to 6 to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Games, activities, greetings, and songs are included.

Synopsis:

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.

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As a new teacher, this book has tons of wonderful information. It really helped me to organize myself, and get my kids off to the right start.
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ISBN:
9781892989048
Author:
Denton, Paula
Publisher:
Stenhouse Publishers
Author:
Kriete, Roxann
Location:
Greenfield, MA
Subject:
Elementary school teachers
Subject:
Elementary school teaching
Subject:
Lesson planning
Subject:
Teaching Methods & Materials - Classroom Planning
Subject:
Elementary
Copyright:
2000
Series:
Strategies for teachers series
Series Volume:
104-750
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
9.90x8.50x.60 in. 1.35 lbs.
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