First Six Weeks of School,The (Strategies for Teachers)

This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features:

• Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper (5-6)
• Detailed guidelines for:
  - Building community
  - Creating rules and teaching routines
  - Introducing engaging curriculum
  - Fostering autonomy
  - Integrating social and academic learning
  - Establishing high expectations for learning and behavior
  
• An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school