The Organized Teacher's Guide to Setting Up and Running a Terrific Classroom, Grades K-5, Third Edition

Foreword
School Overview
Anatomy of a Teacher
Student Overview
Anatomy of a Student
First-Day Checklists
First-Day Room Checklist
First-Day Student Checklist
First-Day Teacher Checklist
Sample Room Setups
Primary Classroom Examples
Kindergarten
First and Second Grades
Third Grade
Fourth Through Sixth Grades
Classroom Management
Calendar
Helper Chart
Daily Class Schedule
Door Signs
School Binder
Student Table Kits
Classroom Rules and Behavior Management
Classroom Rules
Classroom Behavior
Classroom Behavior Ideas
Classroom Behavior Management Chart
Circle Talks
Classroom Incentives
Behavior Contracts
Awards Certificates
Growth Mindset
Classroom Organization
Parent Letter
Classroom Organization
Writing Table
Portfolios
Assessment Boxes
Filing Cabinet Ideas
Movement Within the Classroom
Classroom Centers
Classroom Centers
Classroom Library
Classroom Tools
School Supplies
Teacher’s Workstation
Teacher’s Math Workstation
Manipulatives
Manipulatives Use Guide
Websites for Teachers
Websites for Students
Handheld Technology
Applications
The School
Ten Teacher Reminders
Procedures for Bathroom, Nurse, and Office
Library Visits
Computer Lab Visits
Fire Drills, Earthquakes, and Emergencies
Classroom Emergency Supplies
Record Keeping
Professional Records
School-Year Inventory
End-of-Year Tips
Attendance
Cumulative Records
Report-Card Checklist
Student Referrals
Retention Checklist
Curriculum
Language-Arts Overview
The Writing Process and Stages
Basic Grammar and Punctuation
Writing Genres
Proofreading Marks
Annotation of Text
Writing Workshop
Reading Genres
Ways to Read
Comprehension
Guided Reading
Reader’s Workshop
Math Overview
Number Sense
Algebra
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability
Mathematical Reasoning
Math Strategies
Counting Objects
Social Science Overview
Community Service/Community Service-Learning Project
Science Overview
Engineering
Technology
Art Overview
Basic Classroom Art Supplies
Color Wheel
Music Overview
Basic Classroom Instruments
Do-It-Yourself Instruments
Physical Education and Games
Outdoor Games (Small Group)
Outdoor Games (Whole Class)
Indoor Games
Bilingual Overview
Sponge Activities
Independent Work Ideas
Book Reports
Journals
Bibliography
Classroom Preparedness
Home-Study Folders
Weekly Classroom Focus
Teacher Signals
Uses for Teacher Signals
Student Risk Factors
Teacher’s Aide
Teacher’s Aide Activities
Extra Student Plan
Sub Folder
Teacher Evaluation Environment Guide
Teacher Evaluation
Evaluation Checklist
Tips for Back-to-School Night
Back-to-School-Night Checklist
Parent Conference Reminders
The Writing Process
Bulletin-Board Checklist
Bulletin-Board Diagram
Word Walls
Test-Taking Overview
Test-Taking Strategies
Lesson Planning
Unit Plan Overview
Week at a Glance
Home Study
Portfolios
Student Assessment Portfolio Cover
Assessments
Assessments
Rubrics
Demonstration Rubrics
Sample Writing Rubric
Sample Math Rubric
Student Skills Review Sheet
Weekly Assessment Overview