A First-Year Teacher's Guidebook, 2nd Ed. (Paperback)

by Bonnie Williamson (Author), Sandy Thornton (Illustrator) "Teaching is rewarding, challenging and fulfilling..." (more)
Key Phrases: rural teaching, bilingual students, intermediate students, Open House, Class Meeting, Back-to-School Night (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"I, along with my students, particularly enjoy the chapter on computers in the classroom in the Second Edition." -- Dr. Joan Davenport, Cal State Un., Hayward, CA

"Williamson's books are always so practical. I enjoy using them in my classes." -- Prof. Teresa Davis, Cal State Un., Chico, CA

Product Description
Second Edition, 1998 A guidebook for new and veteran teachers alike, details a dynamice new classroom managemnet system. It includes preparations for the first day, month and year; teaching rural, urban and multi-cultural students; dealing with stress, threats and violence; technology in the classroom and much more. Over 100 illustrations, 40 Teacher Tips and 250 Tiny Gems of Wisdom. For K-6 teachers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Dynamic Teaching Company; 2nd edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937899399
• ISBN-13: 978-0937899397
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #451,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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217 of 220 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A word of warning, September 1, 2001

By A Customer

This book only discusses teaching of grades K-6 (something not mentioned by any of the other reviewers). So, if you're planning to teach high school, you'd be best served by a different book.

120 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible for the First-Year Teacher, July 20, 2000

By	Susan Nunes (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews

Finally, here's a book every first-year teacher should have. While the first year is often filled with excitement and apprehension, Williamson provides the reader with so many valuable tips on what new teachers need to be prepared for on that journey to successful teaching.

I am starting a position this fall, and I'm glad I have this book. I was not as concerned on whether I could teach the children or manage a classroom as much as I was concerned about what SUPPLIES I needed to get the class started. Williamson provides a list of what every teacher should have on hand. All the information any new teacher needs is here, including setting up bulletin boards, teaching for the first week and month of school, conducting parent-teacher conferences, dealing with paper work, and planning for field trips.

Great book, and it should be required for not only new teachers, but also for those who are doing student teaching.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I feel SO prepared now!, July 11, 2000

By	Miki (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews

As a first-year teacher just starting in my own classroom, I have to say that Bonnie Williamson has written a very clear and concise book for first-year teachers. Her chapters are ordered in a logical manner (examples: Getting Started, Organizing Your Classroom, Preparations for Opening Day, First Day, First Week, First Month, etc.).

This book helps the first-year teacher to remember the little things that may be forgotten in the rush and stress of starting the school year. Ms. Williamson has also added tips every few pages. These are helpful hints that aid the new teacher in staying on track.

Some first-year teachers may not like this book because it does not have any forms that can be reproduced. (A book for that is First-Class Teacher by Canter and Associates.) However, the information in this book is incredibly valuable and much needed for us first-year teachers. I am glad I happened to take a risk and order it sight unseen. It was definitely worth it, and I WILL be recommending it highly for years to come!