Common-Sense Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers
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Description
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else."
--Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6
Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ
"A great reference no matter how long you have taught."
--Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher
Gloucester County Schools, VA
"The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."
--Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher
Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI
Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management!
Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers.
Special highlights include:
- More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer
- Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms
- "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs
- "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students
New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
Contents
Foreword by Christine Kadow
Foreword by Christine Kadow
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. Taking Care of Teacher Business
- Room Organization
- Teacher Desk Organization
- Planning
- Independent Activities While Teacher Works with Small Groups
- Reviewing Expectations
- Field Trips
- Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant
- 2. Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere
- Classroom Seating
- Decorating With Themes
- Classroom Monitors and Jobs
- Respect in Your Classroom
- Teaching Social Skills
- Ways to Include All Students in Classroom Participation
- Super Student of the Week
- Classroom Meetings
- Compliment Book
- Wall of Fame
- Tattling
- 3. Communicating With Parents
- Parent-Teacher Relationships
- Parent Conferences
- Using Email With Parents
- Using Cell Phones With Parentsl
- Classroom Newsletters
- 4. Helping Parents Teach Children Safe Internet Practices
- The Information Superhighway: Basic Information for Parents
- Limiting Children to Appropriate Internet Content
- More Tips for Safe Traveling
- Using the Internet for School Projects
- 5. Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Students
- Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Families
- Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate
- 6. Dealing With Personal Hygiene Issues
- Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- Talking to Your Class
- Talking With Parents
- Providing Personal Care at School
- Working With Support Staff
- 7. With-it-ness
- Teacher Behaviors
- Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations
- If a Lesson Really Isn’t Working
- Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Positioning in Room to Convey Expectations
- Demeanor and Actions During Lessons to Ensure Student Focus
- Modeling Expected Responses
- The Challenging Student
- 8. Transitioning
- One Subject to Another
- One Subject to Another: Moving Within the Room
- Moving for Group Learning Activities
- One Classroom to Another
- 9. Taking Care of Classroom Business
- Entering School
- Entering the Classroom
- Beginning the Day
- Absenteeism
- Homework Collection
- Failure to Do Homework
- Line Order
- Bathroom Procedure
- Drinks
- Pencil Sharpening
- Gum, Candy, and Other Forbidden Edibles
- Classroom Rules
- Indoor Recess
- Reentering the Classroom After Lunch and Recess
- Ending the Day
- 10. Integrating Into Your School Culture
- Becoming Part of the Team
- Teacher Buddies and Mentors
- To Socialize or Not to Socialize
- The Teachers' Room
- Ask for Help; Offer to Help
- Other Supports for New Teachers
- 11. Preparing Your Students for Standardized Testing
- Before the Test
- Testing Day
- After the Test
- Test-Taking Tips for Students
- 12. Organizational Time
- Desk Cleaning
- Supplies
- Mailboxes
- Non-School-Related Materials
- 13. Rewards
- Academic Rewards
- Extra Special Class Time
- Extra Art Time and Extra Gym Time
- Leisure Time Activities
- Lunch With the Teacher
- Good News Phone Calls
- Extra Classroom Chores
- Whole-Class Rewards
- Making Arrangements for Non-Reward Earners
- Stickers, Stamps, and Other Goodies
- Coupons
- Certificates
- Tokens and Play Money
- Edibles
- 14. Consequences
- Identifying Challenging Students
- Dealing with Mildly Challenging Behavior
- Working with Chronic, Highly Disruptive Behavior
- Suggested Readings
- Index
Description
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else."
--Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6
Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ
"A great reference no matter how long you have taught."
--Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher
Gloucester County Schools, VA
"The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."
--Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher
Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI
Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management!
Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers.
Special highlights include:
- More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer
- Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms
- "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs
- "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students
New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
Contents
Foreword by Christine Kadow
Foreword by Christine Kadow
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
- 1. Taking Care of Teacher Business
- Room Organization
- Teacher Desk Organization
- Planning
- Independent Activities While Teacher Works with Small Groups
- Reviewing Expectations
- Field Trips
- Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant
- 2. Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere
- Classroom Seating
- Decorating With Themes
- Classroom Monitors and Jobs
- Respect in Your Classroom
- Teaching Social Skills
- Ways to Include All Students in Classroom Participation
- Super Student of the Week
- Classroom Meetings
- Compliment Book
- Wall of Fame
- Tattling
- 3. Communicating With Parents
- Parent-Teacher Relationships
- Parent Conferences
- Using Email With Parents
- Using Cell Phones With Parentsl
- Classroom Newsletters
- 4. Helping Parents Teach Children Safe Internet Practices
- The Information Superhighway: Basic Information for Parents
- Limiting Children to Appropriate Internet Content
- More Tips for Safe Traveling
- Using the Internet for School Projects
- 5. Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Students
- Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Families
- Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate
- 6. Dealing With Personal Hygiene Issues
- Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- Talking to Your Class
- Talking With Parents
- Providing Personal Care at School
- Working With Support Staff
- 7. With-it-ness
- Teacher Behaviors
- Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations
- If a Lesson Really Isn’t Working
- Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Positioning in Room to Convey Expectations
- Demeanor and Actions During Lessons to Ensure Student Focus
- Modeling Expected Responses
- The Challenging Student
- 8. Transitioning
- One Subject to Another
- One Subject to Another: Moving Within the Room
- Moving for Group Learning Activities
- One Classroom to Another
- 9. Taking Care of Classroom Business
- Entering School
- Entering the Classroom
- Beginning the Day
- Absenteeism
- Homework Collection
- Failure to Do Homework
- Line Order
- Bathroom Procedure
- Drinks
- Pencil Sharpening
- Gum, Candy, and Other Forbidden Edibles
- Classroom Rules
- Indoor Recess
- Reentering the Classroom After Lunch and Recess
- Ending the Day
- 10. Integrating Into Your School Culture
- Becoming Part of the Team
- Teacher Buddies and Mentors
- To Socialize or Not to Socialize
- The Teachers' Room
- Ask for Help; Offer to Help
- Other Supports for New Teachers
- 11. Preparing Your Students for Standardized Testing
- Before the Test
- Testing Day
- After the Test
- Test-Taking Tips for Students
- 12. Organizational Time
- Desk Cleaning
- Supplies
- Mailboxes
- Non-School-Related Materials
- 13. Rewards
- Academic Rewards
- Extra Special Class Time
- Extra Art Time and Extra Gym Time
- Leisure Time Activities
- Lunch With the Teacher
- Good News Phone Calls
- Extra Classroom Chores
- Whole-Class Rewards
- Making Arrangements for Non-Reward Earners
- Stickers, Stamps, and Other Goodies
- Coupons
- Certificates
- Tokens and Play Money
- Edibles
- 14. Consequences
- Identifying Challenging Students
- Dealing with Mildly Challenging Behavior
- Working with Chronic, Highly Disruptive Behavior
- Suggested Readings
- Index
Reviews
Common-Sense Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers
April 2006 | 152 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412917216 | $80.95 |
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412917223 | $39.95 |
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else."
--Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6
Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ
"A great reference no matter how long you have taught."
--Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher
Gloucester County Schools, VA
"The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."
--Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher
Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI
Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management!
Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers.
Special highlights include:
- More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer
- Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms
- "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs
- "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students
New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
Table Of Contents:
- Foreword by Christine Kadow
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- 1. Taking Care of Teacher Business
- Room Organization
- Teacher Desk Organization
- Planning
- Independent Activities While Teacher Works with Small Groups
- Reviewing Expectations
- Field Trips
- Making the Most of Your Paraprofessional Assistant
- 2. Creating a Positive Classroom Atmosphere
- Classroom Seating
- Decorating With Themes
- Classroom Monitors and Jobs
- Respect in Your Classroom
- Teaching Social Skills
- Ways to Include All Students in Classroom Participation
- Super Student of the Week
- Classroom Meetings
- Compliment Book
- Wall of Fame
- Tattling
- 3. Communicating With Parents
- Parent-Teacher Relationships
- Parent Conferences
- Using Email With Parents
- Using Cell Phones With Parentsl
- Classroom Newsletters
- 4. Helping Parents Teach Children Safe Internet Practices
- The Information Superhighway: Basic Information for Parents
- Limiting Children to Appropriate Internet Content
- More Tips for Safe Traveling
- Using the Internet for School Projects
- 5. Working With Diverse Student and Family Populations
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Students
- Making Non-English-Speaking Students Comfortable in Your Classroom
- Working With Non-English-Speaking Families
- Working With Family Members Who May Be Illiterate
- 6. Dealing With Personal Hygiene Issues
- Recognizing That a Problem Exists
- Talking to Your Class
- Talking With Parents
- Providing Personal Care at School
- Working With Support Staff
- 7. With-it-ness
- Teacher Behaviors
- Planning Ahead and Lesson Expectations
- If a Lesson Really Isn’t Working
- Looks, Gestures, Posture, and Positioning in Room to Convey Expectations
- Demeanor and Actions During Lessons to Ensure Student Focus
- Modeling Expected Responses
- The Challenging Student
- 8. Transitioning
- One Subject to Another
- One Subject to Another: Moving Within the Room
- Moving for Group Learning Activities
- One Classroom to Another
- 9. Taking Care of Classroom Business
- Entering School
- Entering the Classroom
- Beginning the Day
- Absenteeism
- Homework Collection
- Failure to Do Homework
- Line Order
- Bathroom Procedure
- Drinks
- Pencil Sharpening
- Gum, Candy, and Other Forbidden Edibles
- Classroom Rules
- Indoor Recess
- Reentering the Classroom After Lunch and Recess
- Ending the Day
- 10. Integrating Into Your School Culture
- Becoming Part of the Team
- Teacher Buddies and Mentors
- To Socialize or Not to Socialize
- The Teachers' Room
- Ask for Help; Offer to Help
- Other Supports for New Teachers
- 11. Preparing Your Students for Standardized Testing
- Before the Test
- Testing Day
- After the Test
- Test-Taking Tips for Students
- 12. Organizational Time
- Desk Cleaning
- Supplies
- Mailboxes
- Non-School-Related Materials
- 13. Rewards
- Academic Rewards
- Extra Special Class Time
- Extra Art Time and Extra Gym Time
- Leisure Time Activities
- Lunch With the Teacher
- Good News Phone Calls
- Extra Classroom Chores
- Whole-Class Rewards
- Making Arrangements for Non-Reward Earners
- Stickers, Stamps, and Other Goodies
- Coupons
- Certificates
- Tokens and Play Money
- Edibles
- 14. Consequences
- Identifying Challenging Students
- Dealing with Mildly Challenging Behavior
- Working with Chronic, Highly Disruptive Behavior
- Suggested Readings
- Index