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Discover everything a beginning teacher will need for a successful school year, from tips for your first day, to classroom-management advice, to printables and lesson plans that will support your curriculum all year long. Get help with disciplining your students, lesson methodologies, the first day of school, maintaining both authority and fairness, assessing your students' work, teaching English-language learners and students with special needs, forming a relationship with parents, and more. You'll also find printable forms, awards, and graphic organizers to help you in planning your lessons and your curriculum for the whole year.


Slideshows of Advice
	Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips
	Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom
	Top 15 Pieces of Advice from Veteran Teachers
	Top 10 Science Graphic Organizers
	Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students
	Top 10 Writing Graphic Organizers Gallery
	Top 10 Teacher-Parent Collaboration Ideas
	Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom
	Favorite Icebreakers to Get to Know Your Students
	Top 10 Great Books on Teaching
	Top 10 Animal-Themed Graphic Organizers
	Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers
	Top 10 Education Apps for the Classroom
	Top 10 Free Field Trips
	Seasons Printables Slideshow
	Top 10 Ways to Use Skype in Your Classroom
	Customizable Passes for New Teachers
	Tips from Veteran Teachers on Dealing with Parents
	Back to School Printables Slideshow
	Create a Meaningful Open House
	More Slideshows for Teachers

Beginning the School Year
	First Day at the Secondary Level
	Ten Guiding Principles for the Beginning of the Year
	Preparing for the First Day of School
	FAQs for the First Days of School
	First Day Celebration
	Student Orientation
	First Questions First
	Make a Giving Tree
	Self Portrait Class Book
	Offering Students Choices from Day One
	More Resources for Back to School

The Classroom
	Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips
	Creating a Physical Learning Environment
	On the Hunt for Supplies
	Classroom Arrangement Checklist
	Seating Arrangements
	Creating an Effective Physical Classroom Environment
	Bulletin Boards

Classroom Notes, Passes, and Forms
	Class List/Grades
	"From the Desk of..." Stationery
	Library-Nurse Pass
	Weekly Plans
	Hall Pass and Lavatory Pass Samples
	Bathroom Pass (8 per sheet)
	Student Homework Checklist
	More Classroom Forms & Notes

Lesson Planning
	Lesson Planning Advice from Veteran Teachers
	Teacher Team Planning Form
	Structuring Lessons for Diverse Learners -- Planning Pyramid
	The Question of Homework
	The Basics of Centers
	Lesson Plans: Using Objectives
	Lesson Plans: Using Procedures
	Bulletin Boards: Themes and Tips
	Learning Centers
	More Lesson Planning Forms & Resources

Assessment
	Scantron® Sheets
	Skill Assessment Form
	Assessment vs. Evaluation
	Teacher Self-Evaluation Form
	Portfolio Assessment Guide
	Categories of Evaluation
	Authentic Assessment
	Please Do Not Disturb Sign (Testing)
	More Assessment Resources

Behavior Management
	Behavior Analysis Log
	Sample Behavior Contract, Version 1
	Sample Behavior Contract, Version 2
	Tips for Achieving and Maintaining Discipline
	Student Fight Sheet
	Guidelines for Behavioral Observations
	Communicating Bad News to Parents
	Getting the Most out of Detention
	Discipline Must Be Logical: Teaching Advice
	Setting Limits for Effective Behavior Management
	Dealing with Cleanliness in the Classroom
	Student Incident Report
	Students' Contributions to the Rules
	Working with the Talkative and/or Disruptive Student
	Behavior Quiz
	Environmental Interventions
	The Rebellious Student
	Classroom Incident Report
	Student Detention Analysis Sheet
	Keeping Track of Your Behavior
	More Behavior Management Resources


Special Education, Learning Disabilities, and Inclusion
	Teaching Students with Special Needs
	Students with Exceptionalities
	Effective Accommodations for IEPs
	Effective Teaching Strategies
	Grading Process Tips
	Tally Sheet and Yes/No Chart
	Top Signs of Trouble for Kids in Grades K-5
	More Special Needs Resources

Teacher-Parent Relationships
	Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After
	Student Progress Report
	Getting to Know Your Student
	Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions
	Invitation to Open House: Sample Letter
	Help Parents Deal with Homework
	Hosting a Successful Open House
	Parent-Teacher Communication Advice from Veteran Teachers
	Parent Conference Consensus Sheet
	Good News Report
	More Teacher-Parent Collaboration

Dealing with Homework
	Homework Checklist
	Student Homework Planning Calendar
	Homework Contract
	Homework Sheet
	The Question of Homework
	Tips for Helping Your Kids Handle Homework
	Homework Excuse Form
	Special Homework Notice
	Homework: Setting the Stage
	Assigning Student Homework (I)
	Assigning Student Homework (II)
	Making Up Homework After Student Absence (I)
	Making Up Homework After Student Absence (II)
	Providing Incentives for Doing Homework
	Collecting Student Homework

Professional Development
	Cooperative Learning
	Cause and Effect
	Dictionary of Educational Jargon
	Metaphors and Analogies
	Focused Mini Lessons
	The Concept of Measurement
	Linear Measurement
	Powerful Ideas Related to Measurement
	Measurement of Volume
	Measurement of Weight
	More Professional Development Resources

Teaching English Language Learners
	Strategies for Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
	What Is Comprehensible Input?
	Teaching English-Language Learners with Learning Difficulties
	Key Instructional Principles to Use with English-Language Learners
	Empowering Diverse Students with Learning Problems
	Dora the Explorer: Weather Activity (Spanish)
	Dora the Explorer Map (Spanish)
	Bilingual Special Education
	Effective Instruction for English Language Learners with Mild Disabilities
	Communicating with Culturally Diverse Parents of Exceptional Children
	More Resources for Teaching English-Language Learners

Dealing With Social/Emotional Issues
	Classroom Management
	Summarizing
	Story Elements
	Conflict Resolution Activities
	Feeling Words Chart
	Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
	Acting Out Conflict
	Five Styles of Handling Children's Conflicts
	Practicing Problem Solving
	Resolution Vocabulary
	More Resources on Social/Emotional Issues

Teaching Methods & Strategies
	Dictionary of Educational Jargon
	Lesson Methodologies
	Routines and Schedules
	Helpful Bits of Advice from Veteran Teachers
	Time Management Tips for Teachers
	Standards for Good Teaching
	Effective Teaching Strategies
	Professional Development Resources for Teachers
	Too Many Tasks, Not Enough Day
	Basic Internet Skills for Teachers
	What Are Blogs, RSS Feeds, Podcasts, and Widgets?
	Organizing a Professional Portfolio
	Copyright and Copy Wrong
	More Teaching Methods

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February Calendar of Events
The month of February is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including Rosa Parks' Birthday (2/4/1913), Super Bowl Sunday (2/5), School Counseling Week (2/6-10), Valentine's Day (2/14), Susan B. Anthony Day (2/15), Presidents' Day (2/20), Mardi Gras (2/21), Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/26-3/3). Plus, celebrate Black History Month and Library Lovers' Month all February long!

DK Instant Expert for Your Whiteboard
Become an Instant Expert on Science and Social Studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference materials you need to reinforce key concepts, plus gorgeous clip art and PowerPoint presentations to make your subjects come to life. We're featuring high-quality, engaging content about the human body, mammals, ancient Egypt, inventions, weather and more... and it's all perfect for your interactive whiteboard. Plus, check out our newest additions to the collection: Fossils, Ancient Greece, Dinosaurs, and Explorers!

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