I am very excited for tomorrow as I will be visiting my school and classroom properly!!
I have already made a list of everything I want to ask and learn about as well as a few reminders about resources, ideas and 'things' I need for next year. Alongside my list of questions and queries I have a few pictures I want to take so I can get inspired and start thinking and organising! However, the Christmas season is upon us so I will go nuts with planning and resourcing until then.
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One blog in particular gives me a comprehensive list of tips.
Things to Do before School Even Starts:
• Set up the classroom. Where will students’ tables/desks go? What about other tables? The teacher’s desk? Where will students’ supplies go?• Decide what will be put up on the walls.• Have grade level standards printed and readily available.• Post a daily schedule.• Keep clocks visible for students.• Post rules, procedures, and consequences. • Build a chore chart.• Be prepared for emergency drills – fire, tornado, lockdowns, etc. • Have a grade book set up and ready to go!
Lesson Planning:• Actively engaged students are not discipline problems. • How will papers be collected and handed in?• What is the policy for papers without names?• What will each day’s opening and closing look like?• Find out lesson plan requirements for the district. When are lesson plans due to the office? How much detail should lesson plans include? Are standards written in?• What is the late work policy?• Make all assignments clear for students and parents.• What centers are needed? What are the subjects? How will students be grouped?• Read aloud often to your students, or try http://www.storylineonline.org/ • Hold high, yet realistic expectations for all students. • Give enough WAIT TIME! • Keep learning fun!• Be flexible. Emergencies happen, and lessons change. • Plan twice as much material for the first week as what you think you’ll need! Then, plan a few more activities!
Classroom Management:• Be consistent: have routines and procedures in place. After all, children love structure.• Have a reward/discipline plan ready. • Practice students’ expectations. For example, to line up quietly, they should practice it. Model good behavior for students. • Plan for transition times. • Create a morning routine. How will you know who is present? Who is having cold or hot lunch? What will students do as others come into the room? • Determine how the class will be quieted down so you can talk.
Building Student Relationships:
• Communicate with parents/guardians/families. Use the free Communication and Contact Log. Use e-mail, send out newsletters, or make phone calls. Use the “sandwich method”: start with something positive then state the concern and end with something positive. • Give students notes or cards about something awesome you “caught” them doing.• Show students love every day!
Other Miscellaneous Tips: • Become friends with secretaries and custodians.• Be ready for a sub! Have an emergency sub folder ready with daily schedules, students who can provide guidance, some random games/assignments, etc.• Continue professional development to grow as a teacher.• Label personal classroom items. If you bought it, it’s yours. If it was at the school when you got there, it stays there. • Go to rummage sales and see what “steals” can be found. • If the school doesn’t provide a mentor, reach out and find at least one person for guidance about school norms. • Dress professionally!
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I'll try to tick them off step by step, day by day as I am not a superhero, well not entirely.
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Blessings,
Mr West
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