Learn how to structure the first six weeks of school to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Discover how taking the time to build a solid foundation in the early weeks of school can pay off all year long in increased student motivation, cooperation, responsibility, and self-control.
This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features:
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<li>Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper(5-6</li>
<li>Detailed guidelines for: Building community Creating rules and teaching routines Introducing engaging curriculum Fostering autonomy Integrating social and academic learning Establishing high expectations for learning and behavior 
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<li>An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school.</li>
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First Six Weeks of School,The (Strategies for Teachers)

Kriete, Roxann

Denton, Paula

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Northeast Foundation for Children

Academic Choice is a powerful tool for increasing students' motivation and academic skills and building community in the classroom. In Learning Through Academic Choice, long-time educator and Responsive Classroom consulting teacher Paula Denton guides teachers step-by-step through the process of introducing Academic Choice into their teaching.
In this practical and comprehensive book, teachers will:
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<li>learn how to build a strong foundation for Academic Choice; </li>
<li>follow a teacher through each phase of implementing an Academic Choice lesson; </li>
<li>learn the details of planning an Academic Choice lesson; </li>
<li>find a wide range of specific lesson plans and activity ideas for grades K–6. </li>
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Learning Through Academic Choice (Strategies for Teachers Series)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Stenhouse Publishers

Thoughtful use of language is an often-overlooked component of the teacher's repertoire. However, the words, phrases, tone, and pace used daily in the classroom have the power to help students develop self-control, build their sense of belonging, and gain skills and knowledge. In this warm and thought-provoking guide, Paula Denton offers practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and concrete examples, including specific suggestions about language to adopt and language to avoid. Topics include: using language to help children envision success;open-ended questions that stretch children's thinking;listening and using silence skillfully;the 3 Rs of teaching language: reinforcing, reminding, and redirecting;saying what you mean and meaning what you saygiving brief, concrete instructionsoffering meaningful, specific encouragementThe Power of Our Words advocates a sensible approach to teacher language that is backed by research and prove through decades of successful practice in elementary classrooms nationwide. It offers ideas beginners can try immediately and a wealth of guidance and support for those already engaged in the process of rethinking their practice.

The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn

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