In this photo-filled, idea-packed book, teachers from all over the U.S. share their secrets for a successful start of school. You'll love the interactive bulletin boards, picture books, songs and chants, great grouping ideas, management routines, classroom designs, getting-to-know-you activities, and more! For use with Grades K-3.
Dr. Susan Shafer is a former elementary school teacher with more than twenty years of classroom experience and a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. While teaching she received special recognition for her innovative, theme-based teaching methods. The author of two books for children and numerous articles for adults, Susan is presently a freelance writer, editor, and educational consultant. Also available from the Quick Tips series is:
Writing Effective Report Card Comments.Joan Novelli is a former classroom teacher and reading specialist. Her articles for parents, teachers, and children appear regularly in Seseme Street Parents, Parent and Child and other magazines. Joan is also a contributing editor to Instructor magazine and has edited many titles for Scholastic Teaching Resources. She lives in South Burlington, Vermont.