Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know (But Didn't Learn in College) Ebook

Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity. Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice—or worse? Make a quick change into the spare set of clothes you keep on hand for just this purpose. Butterflies in your stomach before your first-ever Meet the Teacher Night? Keep your cool by writing the agenda on your board—it'll double as a crib sheet for you. These tips and hundreds more, covering virtually every aspect of teaching, have all been learned the hard way: from real-life classroom experience. Otis Kriegel's "little black book" will be a treasured resource for teachers who want not only to survive but to thrive in any situation. Not Your Typical How-to Manual For New Teachers, This Jargon-free Guide Offers A Wide Variety Of Tools And Tactics For Getting Through Every School Day With Grace And Sanity. Covered In Glue, Glitter, Orange Juice -- Or Worse? Make A Quick Change Into The Spare Set Of Clothes You Keep On Hand For Just This Purpose. Butterflies In Your Stomach Before Your First-ever Meet The Teacher Night? Keep Your Cool By Writing The Agenda On Your Board -- It'll Double As A Crib Sheet For You. These Tips And Hundreds More, Covering Virtually Every Aspect Of Teaching, Have All Been Learned The Hard Way: From Real-life Classroom Experience. Before The School Year. Making Your Classroom Work For You ; Learning Your School's Culture ; Setting Up For A Terrific Year -- During The School Year. Working With Students ; Working With Your Principal -- Your Students' Families. The Parent-teacher Relationship ; Communicating With Families ; When Families Come Into The Classroom -- Your Life As A Teacher. Managing The Workload ; Balancing Your Responsibilities. Otis Kriegel, M.s.ed. Includes Bibliographical References (page 227) And Index. Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity. Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice—or worse? Butterflies in your stomach before your first Meet-the-Teacher Night? This book provides straightforward strategies for these situations and many more, helping new teachers not only survive but thrive in their first years teaching. Not your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free elementary school teacher resource offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity.