The First-Year Teacher's Checklist: A Quick Reference for Classroom Success (J-B Ed: Checklist),   ISBN:9780470390047

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I am just delighted with this book!
Simple, easy and quick lists that have made classroom life tick along smoothly! The lists are grouped in an easy to access manner, some have step-wise solutions, and new ideas! Yes some of it IS common sense, some are reminders and some of the things listed I am already doing but a reminder now and then is never a bad thing! I've had at least one new idea for my current classroom and several I'd like to implement next year.
And ..... I like it!

Thanks!

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The product is a very helpful book about suggestions for young teachers on getting started in teaching. It has very accurate descriptions in simple terms. It a great book!

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This book is wonderful, each checklist is very wholesome, down-to-earth, and time-saving in every sense. I especially appreciated the last pages, in which Thompson describes a few things about new teaching theories basics and those laws to pay close attention to. Perfect for brand new teachers, teacher aspirants and the like. And I can't see why an experienced teacher wouldn't benefit from this book too, since it's never bad to get those little reminders!

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I am a resource person for many teachers and I use this book as a wonderful reference for new, skilled and master teachers. The First-Year Teacher's Checklist:... IS a quick reference for classroom success. Most teachers could benefit from fresh ideas on classroom management, diversified learners, being a respected member of a teaching staff and a multitude of other topics.This book delivers it all and Amazon provided for a very modest price! Thanks, Amazon!

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As a first year teacher, I have lots of training, but little experience. Let's say that I was having trouble "redirecting students who are off task." Off the top of my head, I can come up with a few ideas. Paging through notes from my methods classes, I can find a couple more. Well, I turn to page 94 of THE FIRST-YEAR TEACHER'S CHECKLIST, and find a list of two dozen ideas. Am I going to use each one? No. But, it would have taken years for me to think of all of these. It really is a great reference for any teacher who really wants to reflect on their own teaching and push themselves to try new things.