First Six Weeks of School,The (Strategies for Teachers)

ISBN: 1892989042

Author: Denton, Paula

Condition: Used

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 communityCreating rules and teaching routinesIntroducing engaging curriculumFostering autonomyIntegrating social and academic learningEstablishing high expectations for learning and behaviorAn extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school.