The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching, Grades K-8, Second Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 4. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-260-45353-9 (ISBN)
Description
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Navigate any classroom situation with confidence!
As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help-that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom.
Appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching offers:
*A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day*In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned*Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level*Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day*Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits*Accessible interactive online content with ready-to-print templates and worksheets
Navigate any classroom situation with confidence!
As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help-that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom.
Appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching offers:
*A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day*In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned*Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level*Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day*Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits*Accessible interactive online content with ready-to-print templates and worksheets
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-260-45353-9 (9781260453539)
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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide. Steve Springer has taught and developed training programs for the Los Angeles Unified School District for over 15 years. He has been a mentor and master teacher throughout his career. He has used this experience along with his talents in fine arts to write and illustrate several books for teachers. The Organized Teacher and The Creative Teacher, published by McGraw-Hill, are two of these books that offer visual hands-on guides to organizing and creating a dynamic classroom. Steve recently started a program called Reach and Teach. His vision was to share his teaching experience with other teachers. Over sixty teachers were in-serviced in South Africa. They left empowered to create a more exciting, interactive classroom. Each participant received a McGraw-Hill resource book and a set of supplies. The program was well received and he plans to continue his involvement.
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Content
Preface
Chapter 1 Getting off to a good start
Survival kit
Supplies
Activities
Reading strategies
Story writing
Games and activities
Plans
Morning routines
Morning message
Attendance
Morning chat
Day-to-day substitute teaching
Lesson plans
The classroom aide
Parent connections
Long-term substitute teaching
Lesson plans
The classroom aide
Parent connections
Chapter 2 Behavior management
The classroom behavior management system
Behavior interview
Your own behavior management system
Rules and consequences
Suggestions for classroom rules and consequences
Managing classroom behavior
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Middle school
High school
Showing you care
Chapter 3 Kindergarten (5-6 years old)
Kindergartners-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for kindergarten
Suggested websites for kindergarten
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 4 First grade (6-7 years old)
First graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for first grade
Suggested websites for first grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 5 Second grade (7-8 years old)
Second graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for second grade
Suggested websites for second grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 6 Third grade (8-9 years old)
Third graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for third grade
Suggested websites for third grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 7 Fourth grade (9-10 years old)
Fourth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for fourth grade
Suggested websites for fourth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 8 Fifth grade (10-11 years old)
Fifth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for fifth grade
Suggested websites for fifth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 9 Sixth grade (11-12 years old)
Sixth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for sixth grade
Suggested websites for sixth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 10 Secondary Grades (13-18 years old)
Secondary students (seventh through twelfth graders)-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Discussion activities
Socratic method
Technology for secondary grades
Technology as a support
Building Technology
Suggested books for secondary grades
Chapter 11 Professionalism
Being professional
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
Don'ts
The day's agenda, step-by-step
Getting called to substitute teach
Tips for a successful day
School and office culture
Parking
Logistics
Scheduling
Restroom use
Lunch
Growth and sharing
Choice of assignment
School log
Self-evaluation
Chapter 12 Extra activities and fillers
Sponge activities
Lower grades
Upper grades
Writing activities
Story starters
Mini-books
Geography activities
Maps
Art activities
Physical education activities
Your own PE kit
Physical education fillers
Traditional playground games
Indoor games
Health activities
appendix 1 Reading
appendix 2 Math
appendix 3 Writing
Templates
Index to templates
Chapter 1 Getting off to a good start
Survival kit
Supplies
Activities
Reading strategies
Story writing
Games and activities
Plans
Morning routines
Morning message
Attendance
Morning chat
Day-to-day substitute teaching
Lesson plans
The classroom aide
Parent connections
Long-term substitute teaching
Lesson plans
The classroom aide
Parent connections
Chapter 2 Behavior management
The classroom behavior management system
Behavior interview
Your own behavior management system
Rules and consequences
Suggestions for classroom rules and consequences
Managing classroom behavior
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
Third grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Sixth grade
Middle school
High school
Showing you care
Chapter 3 Kindergarten (5-6 years old)
Kindergartners-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for kindergarten
Suggested websites for kindergarten
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 4 First grade (6-7 years old)
First graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for first grade
Suggested websites for first grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 5 Second grade (7-8 years old)
Second graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for second grade
Suggested websites for second grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 6 Third grade (8-9 years old)
Third graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for third grade
Suggested websites for third grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 7 Fourth grade (9-10 years old)
Fourth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for fourth grade
Suggested websites for fourth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 8 Fifth grade (10-11 years old)
Fifth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for fifth grade
Suggested websites for fifth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 9 Sixth grade (11-12 years old)
Sixth graders-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Suggested books for sixth grade
Suggested websites for sixth grade
Link a picture book across the curriculum
Chapter 10 Secondary Grades (13-18 years old)
Secondary students (seventh through twelfth graders)-Who are they?
What are they learning?
Reading
Writing
Math
Social studies
Science
Activities for each curricular area
Reading activities
Writing activities
Math activities
Social studies activities
Science activities
Discussion activities
Socratic method
Technology for secondary grades
Technology as a support
Building Technology
Suggested books for secondary grades
Chapter 11 Professionalism
Being professional
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
Don'ts
The day's agenda, step-by-step
Getting called to substitute teach
Tips for a successful day
School and office culture
Parking
Logistics
Scheduling
Restroom use
Lunch
Growth and sharing
Choice of assignment
School log
Self-evaluation
Chapter 12 Extra activities and fillers
Sponge activities
Lower grades
Upper grades
Writing activities
Story starters
Mini-books
Geography activities
Maps
Art activities
Physical education activities
Your own PE kit
Physical education fillers
Traditional playground games
Indoor games
Health activities
appendix 1 Reading
appendix 2 Math
appendix 3 Writing
Templates
Index to templates