Teaching Effective Classroom Routines: Establish Structure in the Classroom to Foster Children's Learning-From the First Day of School and All Through the Year [Paperback]

Deborah Diffily (Author), Charlotte Sassman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Experienced early childhood educators share their classroom-tested tips and strategies for teaching and reinforcing routines, and guiding children's behavior on the first day of school, the first week, the first month, and beyond. Includes vignettes from real classrooms and more! For use with Grades K-2.

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About the Author

Charlotte Sassman is a kindergarten teacher at the Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Deborah Diffily is an education professor at Southern Methodist University in Texas. Charlotte and Deborah co-authored The Scholastic Book of Early Childhood Learning Centers, Day-by-Day 100th Day Activities, and the Fun-Filled 5- to 10-Minute Activities series, published by Scholastic Teaching Resources.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Resources (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439513804
• ISBN-13: 978-0439513807
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #882,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars easy to read and practical book, September 23, 2005

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Faye D. Klupt (owings mills, maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Effective Classroom Routines: Establish Structure in the Classroom to Foster Children's Learning-From the First Day of School and All Through the Year (Paperback)

These days I am attracted to short practical books. I saw this book in an office supply store and it met my qualifications. With only 128 pages it is practical and easy to read. As an Occupational Therapist, I visit classrooms to identify why particular students are experiencing learning problems. The atmosphere of the classroom can be a major factor related to the success of the children with ADHD, social issues, visual perceptual problems, etc..I selected this book to gain a teacher's perspective on how an efficient classroom runs. The book emphasizes the need for a "smooth rhythm to events in the day."Use of a single global class rule is emphasized (eg: be self-controlled)and children discuss the rule in class meetings.
The placement of furniture and supplies is related to positive behavior. Well known but improtant information such as how long open spaces encourage running are noted in the book. I liked the idea of offering a variety of places where children can choose to work. When children select where they would like to work, the teacher can learn more about the student's learning style. The teacher's communication skills are stressed throughout the book, especially related to facilitating problem solving in class meetings. Overuse of "good job: is discussed. This book reminds teachers of routines that need to be established the first week of school. Specific routines for the K-2 grader are discussed. In general this book reviews basic concepts that can be lost as teachers focus on the content of lesson plans and test preparation. I feel I gained a teacher's perspective from reading the book as well as confidence that my suggestions are in line with what teachers have been exposed to in their education.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bummer., June 17, 2010

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This review is from: Teaching Effective Classroom Routines: Establish Structure in the Classroom to Foster Children's Learning-From the First Day of School and All Through the Year (Paperback)

I ordered this just before starting another second grade year. I was frustrated at the tips and sorry I paid for it. The Cliff Notes for the book would be: start the year out organized, be student-centered, and be sure to go over procedures with students.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Ideas, June 23, 2009

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Laura Lirette "laruchka" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Effective Classroom Routines: Establish Structure in the Classroom to Foster Children's Learning-From the First Day of School and All Through the Year (Paperback)

the photos in this book really help give life to the content. Has a lot of good suggestions regarding routines in the classroom.