Your First Year As an Elementary School Teacher : Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional

by Lynne Marie Rominger, Natalie Elkin, Karen Heisinger

Real Solutions and Advice from the Teaching Trenches
Many begin teaching because of a desire to make a difference. But faced with everyday challenges of the classroom, this idealism is often lost. The fact is, teaching is not easy. While there are many personal rewards, teachers must satisfy many constituencies, including students, parents, and administrators. But by being prepared and organized, you can ensure that your first year is fulfilling and productive for both you and your students.
Your First Year as an Elementary School Teacher provides practical solutions to the most common and difficult issues of teaching. Inside is everything you need to know to create an atmosphere of cooperation, learning, and respect within your classroom. Use this helpful book as your mentor and enjoy your first year as a teacher.
Have a successful first year by knowing how
·Reach, teach, and have fun with your students
·Create an interesting and interactive classroom environment
·Manage and find new ways to help difficult students
·Develop positive relationships with parents and administrators
·Organize your day to stay on top of the curriculum and grading
·Develop effective and engaging lesson plans
"This complete book is the first thing principals should hand to their new teachers. It has it all! — Angela Kleinberg, reading specialist, Washington School

Genres: Teaching, Education

400 pages, Paperback

First published March 29, 2001

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gave me some great ideas about how to organize my files and the first few weeks of school. I felt that it covered all of the major areas of teaching well but didn't have much new to offer. Almost all of the websites were no longer available which was frustrating but I guess that is not surprising since the book is 10 years old. Some of the definitions were ridiculous. Who doesn't know what an assembly or a rubric is? It is worth the read but I think some of the other books I have found will be more helpful.

[Lizzlec · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is over 10 years old but still much of the information is relevant. Most of the material covered I learned in my credential program or during student teaching but that was over 8 months ago so it is a good refresher. I think I will be using many of the first day suggestions and use the book as a reference throughout the year.

[Melinda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very bland, general information along the lines of "when you teach, you'll be asked to do lots of after school activities, but don't overload yourself."

Don't look to this book to guide your way. Get a copy of a Harry Wong book instead.