Surviving and Thriving: Making Classroom Management and Organization Work for You and Your Students

by Maria Carty

Classroom organization and management are essential elements of strong teaching and meaningful learning. A thoughtfully organized classroom with effective and well-established routines and procedures helps to create an environment that promotes and encourages learning. Surviving and Thriving provides practical tips that teachers can put into action before, during, and after the learning.

• Before Class: Routines, Time and Planning, Physical Space, and Materials

• During Class: Grouping, Transitions, Refocusing, Encouraging Discussion, Reporting Out, Checking Understanding, and Documenting Learning

• After Class: Record-keeping

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2010

Reviews

[Pembroke Publishers · Rating 5 out of 5]

"…useful tools to organize and improve their classroom environment. …would appeal to teacher candidates and new elementary teachers who are learning how to organize their classrooms." - Resource Links

"It set everything you need to think about in one awesome place. It’s small enough to keep in your bag but full of ideas to consider. You’ll want to keep a note pad nearby as you read it." - Teacher Blogger

[The Reading Countess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This quick read (think: ten minutes) is a must for any novice teacher, but don't let the thin read deceive you. Packed to the gills with organizational tips, time management ideas, and ways to respond, Carty's manual should be handed to every first year teacher at his or her graduation. I wish I had this rich resource when I was a newbie.
Highly recommended

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