{"product_id":"everything-a-new-elementary-school-teacher-really-needs-to-know-isbn-9781575424286","title":"Everything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot your typical how-to manual for new teachers, this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide offers a wide variety of tools and tactics for getting through every school day with grace and sanity. Covered in glue, glitter, orange juice—or worse? Make a quick change into the spare set of clothes you keep on hand for just this purpose. Butterflies in your stomach before your first-ever Meet the Teacher Night? Keep your cool by writing the agenda on your board—it’ll double as a crib sheet for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tips and hundreds more, covering virtually every aspect of teaching, have all been learned the hard way: from real-life classroom experience. Otis Kriegel’s “little black book” will be a treasured resource for teachers who want not only to survive but to thrive in any situation.\u003c\/p\u003eA veteran teacher's practical advice for conquering the unexpected challenges of the first years of teaching\u003cp\u003eOtis Kriegel is a seventeen-year veteran teacher, having taught in dual language (Spanish\/English and German\/English), monolingual, and integrated co-teaching (ICT) classrooms in the public schools of Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, and Berlin, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the past three years, he taught at the JFK School in Berlin, where he also developed a teacher coaching program. He received his M.S.Ed. in bilingual education from the Bank Street College of Education and has taught at the Steinhardt School at New York University. Otis has also been a guest lecturer at the Bank Street College of Education, City College of New York, and Touro College.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe created the workshop, “How to Survive Your First Years Teaching \u0026amp; Have a Life,” which was the impetus for his book. An experienced presenter, Otis has conducted this workshop with hundreds of preservice and new teachers and continues to present in universities and teacher education programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOtis lives in New York City. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction: \u003c\/b\u003eWelcome to the Front Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Making Your Classroom Work for You \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRoom Design and Traffic Patterns\u003cbr\u003eThe Teacher’s Desk\u003cbr\u003eThe Meeting Area \u003cbr\u003eSo Many Supplies and So Little Room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eBackpacks and Jackets\u003cbr\u003eRain and Snow Wear\u003cbr\u003eLunch Boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDecorating\u003cbr\u003eClassroom Library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eGetting Books\u003cbr\u003eOrganization Manipulatives and Other Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDon’t Forget a Padlock\u003cbr\u003eYour Lesson Plan Book\u003cbr\u003eStay Comfortable: Clothes and Shoes\u003cbr\u003eSetting Up for the Year, Not the Moment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Learning Your School’s Culture \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWho You Need to Know: The Big Four\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThe Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, or School Secretary\u003cbr\u003eThe Custodian\u003cbr\u003eYour Teacher Representative (or Union Representative)\u003cbr\u003eThe Principal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFinding a Mentor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eOther Important People\u003cbr\u003eThe Art of the Stolen Idea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDay-to-Day Routines and Rules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eAbsence and Lateness\u003cbr\u003eSickness and Substitutes\u003cbr\u003eWalking the Halls\u003cbr\u003eRestroom Policies\u003cbr\u003eLunchtime\u003cbr\u003eInclement Weather Procedure\u003cbr\u003eCommunication\u003cbr\u003eLet Them Know Before You Go\u003cbr\u003eTechnology and Internet\u003cbr\u003eMorning Drop-Off\u003cbr\u003eAfter-School Routines\u003cbr\u003eField Trips\u003cbr\u003eCopies\u003cbr\u003eBulletin Boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTeaching and Student Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eTeacher Assessment\u003cbr\u003eReport Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGetting to Know the Parents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eFirst Day of School Note Home\u003cbr\u003eBack to School Night or Meet the Teacher Night\u003cbr\u003eParent-Teacher Conferences\u003cbr\u003ePTA\/PTO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResponsibilities Beyond the Classroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eCommittees\u003cbr\u003eMeetings, Conferences, and Professional Development\u003cbr\u003eFundraisers\u003cbr\u003eGraduation\u003cbr\u003eHolidays and Birthdays\u003cbr\u003eSchool Performances, Trips, and Functions\u003cbr\u003eCalendar of Events\u003cbr\u003eEmergencies and Drills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA School Where You Fit—And That Fits You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Setting Up for a Terrific Year \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Daily Schedule\u003cbr\u003eThe Lesson Plan\u003cbr\u003eThe Morning Meeting\u003cbr\u003eMorning Independent Work\u003cbr\u003eExtra Worksheets\u003cbr\u003eOrganizing Student Work\u003cbr\u003eStudent Portfolios\u003cbr\u003eHomework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhy Give Homework?\u003cbr\u003eThe Homework Folder\u003cbr\u003eThe Homework Notebook\u003cbr\u003eThe Homework Folder Bin\u003cbr\u003eThe Homework Record Book\u003cbr\u003eChecking In Homework\u003cbr\u003eReturning Homework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Scrap Paper Bin\u003cbr\u003eRecycling Paperwork  \u003cbr\u003eThe File Cabinet\u003cbr\u003ePencils\u003cbr\u003eThe New Student\u003cbr\u003eIEPs and Special Education\u003cbr\u003eWorking with Specialists\u003cbr\u003eYou Don’t Need to Be a Genius to Use an Interactive Whiteboard\u003cbr\u003eThe Internet\u003cbr\u003ePrepare, Learn, and Teach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDURING THE SCHOOL YEAR \u003cbr\u003e4. Working with Students\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCubbies or Desks? \u003cbr\u003eSeat Assignments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManaging School Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eManaging in the First Days\u003cbr\u003eManaging Throughout the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManaging Unwanted Donations Is Raising Hands Too Old-Fashioned?\u003cbr\u003eI Can’t Get Their Attention!\u003cbr\u003eTransitions\u003cbr\u003eClass Guidelines and Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eConsistency\u003cbr\u003eStudent Input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReward Systems\u003cbr\u003eConsequences for Misbehavior\u003cbr\u003eEmpathize\u003cbr\u003eBehavior Contract Behavior Modifications (B-Mods) Community Building\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate Your Students’ Work\u003cbr\u003eTeaching Whole Class, Small Groups, and One-on-One\u003cbr\u003eWhole Class\u003cbr\u003eSmall Groups\u003cbr\u003eOne-on-One\u003cbr\u003eGetting Your Class into the World: Tips for Field Trips\u003cbr\u003ePlan for the Season\u003cbr\u003eTraveling with Your Class\u003cbr\u003eDid You Talk to All of Your Students Today? When the Rubber Hits the Road, Be Flexible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Working with Your Principal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTry to Solve the Problem on Your Own\u003cbr\u003ePrincipals Need Your Help, Too\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1. Keep Your Principal Informed\u003cbr\u003e2. Share Ideas and Opinions\u003cbr\u003e3. Take on Extra Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat Principals Can Do for You Making Friends with Your Boss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOUR STUDENTS’ FAMILIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. The Parent-Teacher Relationship \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat You Want from Parents\u003cbr\u003eWhat Parents Want from You\u003cbr\u003eWhat Might Make Parents Unhappy with You\u003cbr\u003eMethods of Communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEmail\u003cbr\u003eClass Website\u003cbr\u003ePhone Calls\u003cbr\u003eNotes Home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Is a Phone Call or Meeting Best?\u003cbr\u003eA Mutually Beneficial Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Communicating with Families \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe First Day of School Note Home\u003cbr\u003eInformation About You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAttendance\u003cbr\u003eCommunication\u003cbr\u003eArrival and Dismissal\u003cbr\u003eVital Information\u003cbr\u003eLocal Walking Field Trip Permission Slip\u003cbr\u003eLunch and Snack\u003cbr\u003eHomework\u003cbr\u003ePhysical Education\u003cbr\u003eArt\u003cbr\u003eField Trips\u003cbr\u003eSupplies\u003cbr\u003eWish List\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Weekly Note Home\u003cbr\u003eParents, Their Child, Social Media, and Your Classroom \u003cbr\u003eGetting on the Same Page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. When Families Come into the Classroom \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEncouraging Involvement\u003cbr\u003eThe Classroom Door: Your Parent Visitation Policy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Is a Good Time to Visit?\u003cbr\u003eAngry Parent Visits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Smooth Meet the Teacher Night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePreparing for the Evening\u003cbr\u003eGetting Through the Evening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSharing Bad News\u003cbr\u003eGetting Yourself Through the Pile: Report Cards\u003cbr\u003eParent-Teacher Conferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaking a Schedule That Works\u003cbr\u003eWho Should Come to the Conference?\u003cbr\u003eShare the Report Card Before the Meeting\u003cbr\u003eWhat Do I Say During the Conference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYour Volunteer Squad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVolunteering in Class\u003cbr\u003eVolunteering on a Field Trip\u003cbr\u003eBefriending a Parent: A Good or Bad Idea?\u003cbr\u003eWorking with Parents Is a Big Part of the Job\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYOUR LIFE AS A TEACHER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Managing the Workload \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave It at School!\u003cbr\u003eOne Week Ahead: Lesson Planning\u003cbr\u003eUnder the Magnifying Glass:\u003cbr\u003eHow to Have an Awesome Observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLet Your Class Know\u003cbr\u003eDisplay the Schedule and Lesson Plans\u003cbr\u003eHave All Materials Ready Know Why You’re Doing What You’re Doing\u003cbr\u003eDifferentiate Be Ready with Past Work\u003cbr\u003eBe Yourself\u003cbr\u003eStart—and End—with a Bang\u003cbr\u003eManage Your Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCurriculum and Behavior\u003cbr\u003eDelegate: Get Help!\u003cbr\u003eKeep Your Perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Balancing Your Responsibilities \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jobs Not Included in Your Job Description\u003cbr\u003eThe Positive Influence: Your Exciting Life\u003cbr\u003eThe Well-Rested Teacher vs. the Exhausted Teacher\u003cbr\u003eYou’re Ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eResources \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Good advice for novice and veteran teachers alike. Whether readers take in the guide from cover to cover or dip in as needed (which will be often), they will leave with a greater sense of confidence.” \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“In a straightforward, friendly tone, Kriegel details all the things a teacher needs to know to keep those plates spinning . . . This book is one to keep on the resource shelf for new teachers, mentor teachers, as well as experienced teachers looking for new solutions for common classroom issues.” \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Otis Kriegel is the teacher every parent wants their child to have. For those who care about improving the quality of our schools you simply have to hope that elementary teachers and parents will buy and read this book.” \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“When I first started teaching, I didn’t even know what I didn’t know. I was taking attendance by calling out kids’ names, I didn’t use a seating chart, and I couldn’t figure out why it felt like my students were running the class. How I wish I’d had Otis Kriegel’s book back then! This is an indispensable guide for any teacher, whether they’re just starting out or looking for straight-up, sensible advice on how to improve their classroom and their practice.” \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Challenging many of the night frights that haunt newcomers to the teaching profession, \u003ci\u003eEverything a New Elementary School Teacher REALLY Needs to Know \u003c\/i\u003eoffers sweeping and practical guidance to the novice teacher. Through engaging anecdote and lucid reflection, Kriegel draws on his own professional journey in making a vital contribution to the field of teacher education.” \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Drawing upon his own years of teaching and reflections on what it means to teach well, Kriegel offers readers a practical, personable road map for how they can become better teachers.” \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004690641125,"sku":"NP9781575424286","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/148b5060-c25d-477d-8844-a62f0160b900.jpg?v=1762199277","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/everything-a-new-elementary-school-teacher-really-needs-to-know-isbn-9781575424286","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}