Quick Tips: 101 Surefire Ways to Start the School Year (Grades K-3) [Paperback]

Susan Shafer (Author), Joan Novelli (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quick Tips | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

In this photo-filled, idea-packed book, teachers from all over the U.S. share their secrets for a successful start of school. You'll love the interactive bulletin boards, picture books, songs and chants, great grouping ideas, management routines, classroom designs, getting-to-know-you activities, and more! For use with Grades K-3.

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About the Author

Dr. Susan Shafer is a former elementary school teacher with more than twenty years of classroom experience and a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. While teaching she received special recognition for her innovative, theme-based teaching methods. The author of two books for children and numerous articles for adults, Susan is presently a freelance writer, editor, and educational consultant. Also available from the Quick Tips series is: Writing Effective Report Card Comments.

Joan Novelli is a former classroom teacher and reading specialist. Her articles for parents, teachers, and children appear regularly in Seseme Street Parents, Parent and Child and other magazines. Joan is also a contributing editor to Instructor magazine and has edited many titles for Scholastic Teaching Resources. She lives in South Burlington, Vermont.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Strategies (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590365150
• ISBN-13: 978-0590365154
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars 102 surefire ways, July 7, 2011

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Susan Yee "chopsuey" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quick Tips: 101 Surefire Ways to Start the School Year (Grades K-3) (Paperback)

This book was not really what I expected. Many of the ideas are old and not very inspiring to me - keeping in mind that I have been teaching for 30+ years. For younger teachers it may be fantastic!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for the super ideas to begin the year!, April 21, 2000

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Donna Guyre (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Tips: 101 Surefire Ways to Start the School Year (Grades K-3) (Paperback)

Great ideas to begin a new school year all in one easy and convenient place. Ideas for classroom set-up and classroom management. Tips for motivating even the most reluctant student. Can't wait to start the new school year.