November 4th Professional Development
Grade Level and Content Area Meetings
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Grade Level Tips for New Teachers: |
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- Ask lots of questions. - Don’t try to do everything. - Find something that works for you - Be consistent with all students - Sing Rain, Rain Go Away to help learn address - Don’t feel intimidated to use your own ideas - Ask lots of questions - Don’t worry about the clock! Second Grade - Be consistent. - Have a discipline plan – Don’t try to be their friend. - Be organized - Know your students Third Grade - At the beginning of the year create a “keep at home” or “return to school” folder. - Give each child a number that corresponds to their number in grade. It makes easier to record grades if papers have their number. - Organization folder containing review at test time. - Pace yourself. - Be consistent. Don’t try to be their friend. Fifth
Grade - Don’t forget to have fun - Stress Management. . .Medicate, Medicate, Medicate…LOL -
- Ask questions…don’t be shy. - Wong Style for teachers – great for new teachers -
- Be consistent - Consult standards - Be enthusiastic - Remember that each student is an individual - Find a routine to follow every day which is outlined by your outline where all can see it at the start of class - Get to know kids and their backgrounds - Learn different learning styles - Create a notebook of lessons and worksheets to use each year - Good classroom management - Have fun |