"This resource is extremely timely and well thought out. Wouldn't it be great if all principals gave their new hires this book along with their classroom keys?" -Andrea Ziembia, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Morton Elementary School, Hammond, IN "An indispensable companion for any new teacher, this book gives excellent advice for avoiding many hurdles and pitfalls and focusing on what's important-becoming outstanding teachers of young children." -Carol A. Tateishi, Director Bay Area Writing Project, University of California at Berkeley "The book's lists, charts, tables, diagrams, and the narrative are amazingly helpful and insightful. This is more than a survival book; it is inspirational and affirming." -Mary Ann Sinkkonen, Assistant Professor Dominican University of California Everything a new elementary teacher needs for getting started is right here! This comprehensive guide from veteran educators gives first-year teachers a multitude of classroom-tested strategies for those critical first days of school. Written in a reassuring tone, this authoritative handbook walks you through setting up your classroom, managing behavior, planning lessons, assessing students' performance, and partnering with families. Thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's classrooms, this new edition includes the latest tips on: Teaching with technology Differentiating instruction for students from diverse backgrounds, including English Language Learners Preparing effective standards-based lessons Achieving professional growth through job-embedded professional development Teachers will find resources, samples, templates, homework contracts, strategies, checklists, and proven solutions to everyday challenges. Rest assured that you are not alone, and you will succeed!
Put children on a path to success! The hard truth? Some kids are just more ready for kindergarten than others, dictated in part by their socioeconomic background and prior learning experiences. Even worse, unless we can provide the support these kids need early on, there's a risk some may never catch up. That's where Kindergarten Readiness steps in. It's a ready guidebook to help you equip our youngest students for formal schooling. Covering everything from involving parents to creating developmentally appropriate curriculum, this book will help you: Understand the complexities of the transition to kindergarten Implement a successful program of instruction and assessment appropriate for children with various abilities Align your lessons with Common Core kindergarten standards Assess young children's skills and abilities Tailor your program to enrich learning for all students Filled with authentic photos and tools for practice, this is one of the rare resources to combine the latest research with immediately useable ideas and professional development support. "This book has the potential to change the way that early childhood teachers work with children." -Nancy Marie Borie Betler, Instructional Support Specialist Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC "There are few resources on how to adequately prepare children for kindergarten and none that approaches the topic with such a depth of knowledge and research." -Diana Parker, PreK Teacher Robert Frost Elementary School, Manteno, IL
