I just had to mention these tubs of objects from TTS. Unfortunately I don’t teach young enough children, so there’s no way I could convince my school to buy these, but there must be all sorts of uses for these collections of objects!
Alphabet sounds:
Vowel sounds:
Rhyming sounds:
Blends and diagraphs:
I’m sure they had some for French as [...]
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This is my medium term planning from the last time I taught a topic on the Victorians. Its not complete, but we didn’t actually get through all the activities on there.
medium-term-plan-mk
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http://teachers.net/gazette/SEP01/wong.html – One teacher’s procedures
http://teachers.net/wong/MAR03/ – A script for the first day and to help supply teachers
http://teachers.net/wong/JUN02/ – Another script
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When you talk to your students, refrain from finger pointing, using a frantic voice, and constant jabbering as this will cause the students to imitate your behavior.
Set high standards for yourself if you want a highly productive environment. There is nothing more damaging than a teacher with low expectations, sloppy dress, disorganized assignments [...]
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Be just outside the door when the students arrive. This establishes authority and also conveys that you consider them important enough to be waiting to greet them. If young children are to line up before entering, insist on a straight line. If you pick up your class from another area, don’t say: “Follow [...]
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Unfortunately clipmarks limits the amount you can clip at any one time, so I’m having to do this in small chunks!
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Go to school earlier than normal, even an hour will go by quickly. Use the extra time to double-check everything, making sure that your first day’s script (http://teachers.net/gazette/JUN00/covera.html) is ready. Then, spend a [...]
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If you have very young students, place their name on their coat hooks, desks, and cubbyholes. This is a message that you are organized and that you expect them to use the same hook, desk, or cubbyhole every day. Many students like the security of this routine, because many have a great deal [...]
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Wear clothing that is neat and pressed. As you are dressed, so shall you be perceived. And as you are perceived, so shall you be treated.
Stand when you speak. Speak in short, clear sentences or phrases. The most effective teachers have a firm, but soft voice. When you speak softly, the class responds [...]
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Last year I kept the same class for a second year, so I had much less to worry about on the first day. This year I’ve got a completely new class, so I’m gathering as many ideas as I can!
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What To Do On The First Day of School
Use an opening assignment
Establish routines
Teach [...]
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Some of the contents of one teacher’s action plan.
http://teachers.net/gazette/AUG02/wong.html
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Lesson Plans & Activities
“Places To Go!”
First Day of School Activities
Motivational Activities
Books To Use During The First Days of School
Preparation of Classroom Before The First Day of School
Preparation Checklist
Classroom Door Decoration
Room Arrangement
Collaboration With Students & Parents
Letter to Students
Substitute Teacher Handbook
Homework Policy
Rules, Consequences, Rewards
Classroom Schedules
First Day [...]
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