Post on 21-Dec-2015
Before the First Day of School
To Do List List of rules Rewards? Consequences? Special Incentive System
Starting the Day
Transitioning into the classroom First Task Attendance and Lunch Count Motivating Punctuality and
Attendance Morning Business
During the Day
Daily Schedule Classroom Helpers Distribution of Materials Turning in Work Walking in line Assemblies Library Sending Students out of the room Bathroom policy Fire drill/ Earthquake drill/ lock-down alert
procedures and Preparation
At the end of the Day
Closing Activities Homework Preparation/Motivation Distribution of Papers Before
Dismissal Dismissal
Communicating with Parents
Your Beginning-of-the-year Letter to Parents
Procedures for Parent/Teacher Conference
Motivating Parents to meet with you List of 10 Topics to Discuss at the
Parent/Teacher Conference Five Parent Involvement Strategies
Substitutes
List of Documents for your Sub Folder
Preparing Students for a Substitute Teacher
Paraprofessionals
Steps to Orient Paraprofessionals to Room, Students and Teaching Methods
Instructions about Responsibility, Discipline, Professional Behavior and Legal Requirements.
Classroom Arrangement
Wall and Floor Space Bulletin Boards, Student Desks/tables, Small group Area,
Computer Workstation, Teacher’s Desks and Equipment, Small Group Area, Bookcases, Traffic patterns & Classroom library
Storage Space and Supplies Teacher’s supplies, classroom Supplies, Student
Belongings, Seasonal or Infrequently Used Items
Accommodating Special Students and English Language Learners
Individual Student Acknowledgement Into English! Individualizing for Quick Learners Grouping Portfolios
Tips to Survive Teaching
Signals for Students Recording Work Handling Grading Disputes Making up work for Absentees Smooth Transitions Portfolios Getting Students Interested Smile
Good Luck!
Keep your sense of humor!