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"Whether you are a beginning teacher looking to enhance instruction or a veteran teacher hoping to refresh your teaching strategies, you will find meaningful, creative ways to address your students' needs."
—Patricia M. Richardson, Professor of Practice
University of Maryland
Visit the classrooms of master teachers and observe their most successful lessons!
There is no better way to learn the craft of teaching than by watching an expert teacher at work. In this sequel to Randi Stone's Best Classroom Practices, nationally recognized, award-winning elementary teachers showcase selected practices from their classroom repertoire to share with their colleagues.
Learn what it takes to build a productive, engaged community of learners from some of the nation's best teachers in their own words. This inspirational, one-stop guide covers everything from classroom management to teaching reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, technology, and physical education. You will find:
- Detailed, successful teaching strategies with lists of relevant standards and materials needed
- Innovative activities, projects, lesson plans, and units of study for every content area
- Classroom strategies across the curriculum, including ideas for involving parents and ways to make inclusion work
MORE Best Practices for Elementary Classrooms provides a wide array of excellent lessons to choose from, road-tested by your award-winning colleagues.
Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
About the Contributors
About the Contributors
Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
Classroom Management, Creative Scheduling, and Community Involvement
- 1. Building the Atmosphere, Kindergarten
- 2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten
- 3. Transition Time, Grades K-5
- 4. People at Work, Grade 3
Differentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms
- 5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12
- 6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3
- 7. Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3
- 8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5
- 9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4
- 10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5
Using Technology in the Classroom
- 11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12
- 12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4
- 13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5
- 14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Teaching Math
- 15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5
- 16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten
- 17. Patterning Math, Grade 1
- 18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5
- 19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5
- 20. Math-A-Thon, Grade 3
- 21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5
- 22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5
- 23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5
Teaching Science
- 24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2
- 25. What's It Worth to You?, Grade 2
- 26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2
- 27. Pond Partners, Grade 2-4
- 28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4
- 29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5
- 30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5
- 31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5
- 32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Reading
- 33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3
- 34. Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12
- 35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5
- 36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5
- 37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Let's Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL
Teaching Writing
- 38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten
- 39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2
- 40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5
- 41. Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted
- 42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5
- 43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5
- 44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5
- 45. Found Poetry, Grade 5
- 46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Teaching Social Studies
- 47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12
- 48. Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4
- 49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4
- 50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4
- 51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5
- 52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S. History Through Architecture, Grade 5
- 53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5
Teaching Music, Art, and Physical Education
- 54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5
- 55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5
- 56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6
- 57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4
- 58. Brain Exercises, Grade K-5
Additional materials
Description
"Whether you are a beginning teacher looking to enhance instruction or a veteran teacher hoping to refresh your teaching strategies, you will find meaningful, creative ways to address your students' needs."
—Patricia M. Richardson, Professor of Practice
University of Maryland
Visit the classrooms of master teachers and observe their most successful lessons!
There is no better way to learn the craft of teaching than by watching an expert teacher at work. In this sequel to Randi Stone's Best Classroom Practices, nationally recognized, award-winning elementary teachers showcase selected practices from their classroom repertoire to share with their colleagues.
Learn what it takes to build a productive, engaged community of learners from some of the nation's best teachers in their own words. This inspirational, one-stop guide covers everything from classroom management to teaching reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, technology, and physical education. You will find:
- Detailed, successful teaching strategies with lists of relevant standards and materials needed
- Innovative activities, projects, lesson plans, and units of study for every content area
- Classroom strategies across the curriculum, including ideas for involving parents and ways to make inclusion work
MORE Best Practices for Elementary Classrooms provides a wide array of excellent lessons to choose from, road-tested by your award-winning colleagues.
Contents
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
About the Contributors
About the Contributors
Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
Classroom Management, Creative Scheduling, and Community Involvement
- 1. Building the Atmosphere, Kindergarten
- 2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten
- 3. Transition Time, Grades K-5
- 4. People at Work, Grade 3
Differentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms
- 5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12
- 6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3
- 7. Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3
- 8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5
- 9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4
- 10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5
Using Technology in the Classroom
- 11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12
- 12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4
- 13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5
- 14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Part II. Teaching Math and Science
Teaching Math
- 15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5
- 16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten
- 17. Patterning Math, Grade 1
- 18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5
- 19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5
- 20. Math-A-Thon, Grade 3
- 21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5
- 22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5
- 23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5
Teaching Science
- 24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2
- 25. What's It Worth to You?, Grade 2
- 26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2
- 27. Pond Partners, Grade 2-4
- 28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4
- 29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5
- 30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5
- 31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5
- 32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
Teaching Reading
- 33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3
- 34. Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12
- 35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5
- 36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5
- 37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Let's Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL
Teaching Writing
- 38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten
- 39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2
- 40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5
- 41. Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted
- 42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5
- 43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5
- 44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5
- 45. Found Poetry, Grade 5
- 46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
Teaching Social Studies
- 47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12
- 48. Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4
- 49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4
- 50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4
- 51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5
- 52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S. History Through Architecture, Grade 5
- 53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5
Teaching Music, Art, and Physical Education
- 54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5
- 55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5
- 56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6
- 57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4
- 58. Brain Exercises, Grade K-5
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"Whether you are a beginning teacher looking to enhance instruction or a veteran teacher hoping to refresh your teaching strategies, you will find meaningful, creative ways to address your students' needs."
—Patricia M. Richardson, Professor of Practice
University of Maryland
Visit the classrooms of master teachers and observe their most successful lessons!
There is no better way to learn the craft of teaching than by watching an expert teacher at work. In this sequel to Randi Stone's Best Classroom Practices, nationally recognized, award-winning elementary teachers showcase selected practices from their classroom repertoire to share with their colleagues.
Learn what it takes to build a productive, engaged community of learners from some of the nation's best teachers in their own words. This inspirational, one-stop guide covers everything from classroom management to teaching reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music, art, technology, and physical education. You will find:
- Detailed, successful teaching strategies with lists of relevant standards and materials needed
- Innovative activities, projects, lesson plans, and units of study for every content area
- Classroom strategies across the curriculum, including ideas for involving parents and ways to make inclusion work
MORE Best Practices for Elementary Classrooms provides a wide array of excellent lessons to choose from, road-tested by your award-winning colleagues.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- About the Author
- About the Contributors
- Part I. Classroom Practices Across the Curriculum
- Classroom Management, Creative Scheduling, and Community Involvement
- 1. Building the Atmosphere, Kindergarten
- 2. Creating a Classroom Environment, Kindergarten
- 3. Transition Time, Grades K-5
- 4. People at Work, Grade 3
- Differentiating Instruction in Regular and Inclusive Classrooms
- 5. Mix and Match, Grades K-12
- 6. Considering Special Education: Creative Scheduling, Classroom Management, and Inclusion, Grades K-3
- 7. Personal Education Plan (PEP) Books, Grade 3
- 8. Planning for Differentiation, Grades 2-5
- 9. Learning to Teach Inclusion, Grade 4
- 10. Succeeding in Math Instruction: Considering Special Needs, Grade 5
- Using Technology in the Classroom
- 11. Technology for a Varied and More Interesting Classrooms, Grades K-12
- 12. Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Grades 3-4
- 13. Technological Inventions Research and PowerPoint Project, Grades 3-5
- 14. Video Production in the Classroom, Grades K-12
- Part II. Teaching Math and Science
- Teaching Math
- 15. Schoolwide Math Motivators, Grades K-5
- 16. Differentiation in Kindergarten Geometry, Kindergarten
- 17. Patterning Math, Grade 1
- 18. Using Writing to Teach Math, Grade 1-5
- 19. Patterns With Toothpicks, Grade 2-5
- 20. Math-A-Thon, Grade 3
- 21. Exploring Side Lengths of Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Grade 5
- 22. Fundraiser Math, Grade 5
- 23. Problem Solving, Grades 3-5
- Teaching Science
- 24. Huff and Puff, Grades K-2
- 25. What's It Worth to You?, Grade 2
- 26. Awareness of Wildlife, Grade 2
- 27. Pond Partners, Grade 2-4
- 28. Using Mysteries to Teach Science Inquiry, Grades 2-4
- 29. Journey With the Loggerheads, Grades 3-5
- 30. Inquiry and Integration, Grades 3-5
- 31. Scientific Investigations Driven by Inquiry, Grade 5
- 32. Student-Expert Groups, Grades 2-5
- Part III. Teaching Reading and Writing
- Teaching Reading
- 33. Nonfiction Guided Reading Lesson, Grade 2-3
- 34. Nonfiction Electronic Book, Grades K-12
- 35. Reading Assessment Menu, Grades 4-5
- 36. The Elementary Teacher-Librarian: A Job Defined by the Needs of the School, Grades K-5
- 37. Total Physical Response (TPR): Let's Get Moving, Grades 2-3 ESL
- Teaching Writing
- 38. Kindergarten Authors, Kindergarten
- 39. Teaching Writing: What Works, Grades K-2
- 40. Succeeding With Reading and Writing Instruction for Multi-Level Classrooms, Grades K-5
- 41. Multigenre Writing, Grade 4-5(+) Gifted
- 42. Creating Villains to Create Great Narratives, Grades K-5
- 43. Breakfast Biographies, Grades 4-5
- 44. An Inquiry Approach to Writing Memoir, Grades 4-5
- 45. Found Poetry, Grade 5
- 46. "Big" Poem, Grades 5-6
- Part IV. Teaching Social Studies, Music, Art, and PE
- Teaching Social Studies
- 47. Current Events: Learning About Our World, Grade K-12
- 48. Inaugural Poetry, Grade K-4
- 49. Cultural Diversity in Our Community: Past and Present, Grades K-4
- 50. Prejudice Against African Americans During the Time of Segregation, Grades K-4
- 51. How Simulations and Impersonations Inspire Students, Grade 5
- 52. Archi-Techs: Learning U.S. History Through Architecture, Grade 5
- 53. Immigration: Was Your Name Changed at Ellis Island?, Grade 5
- Teaching Music, Art, and Physical Education
- 54. Celebrating Music, Grades 4-5
- 55. A Taste of Music: Concert Ideas, Grade 5
- 56. Progressive Portraits, Grades K-6
- 57. The Motor Lab and Sensory Tools for the Classrooms, Grades K-4
- 58. Brain Exercises, Grade K-5