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The First Six Weeks of School

by Paula Denton

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.

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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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: kenedysmom, August 23, 2006 (view all comments by kenedysmom)
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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Product Details

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
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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