How to Rock Your Observation Lesson

Observation lessons are coming around again.

The honeymoon's over.  The grace period's up--you know, those first few weeks of school when a teacher teaches rules and routines.

Well, now you're expected to have those rules in place, and so much more.  The newest teaching methods, the educational shifts, all absorbed and neatly under your belt.   

What does every teacher want?  

Whether you're a new teacher, or even a long-term teacher... 

...Of all the hundreds of teachers I've known over the years, one thing is universal. 

Every day that you teach—and especially when your supervisor walks through the door with a clipboard or laptop in hand—you want to feel calm and confident in your classroom.  

You want a Perfect Lesson Plan—and you want it to run smoothly.  Period!

I've created this resource to make every lesson, and especially your observation lesson, much easier.  The Perfect Lesson includes checklists, charts, cheat-sheets, tips, class posters, lesson plans and lesson plan templates for teachers in K – 5.

It will help you navigate through the modern mini-lesson, and master every detail—from lesson planning to presentation. You’ll find expert advice on the learning target, small group work, differentiation, share strategies, behavior management, and using technology in a lesson.

Whether you’re a new teacher eager to put it all together or a seasoned pro looking to keep up with changing times, The Perfect Lesson will show you the way.  

This resource includes:

 

And a detailed look at each part of a lesson:

The Perfect Lesson is a recipe, soup to nuts, a step-by-step guide.  It's as if you had a mentor teacher whispering in your ear, "Do this--No, not that!"

If you teach 5 lessons a day over 180 days of a school year, that’s 900 lessons—much less daunting once you have a plan and a routine!  

I'm here to remind you to relax, absorb the material, and remember, awareness is the first step toward mastery.  And, in time, you'll find that you really can rock your observation lesson.

As always, I'll be wishing you all the best!

Kindergarten Teacher Help - Right Now!

Do you need Kindergarten Teacher Help - right now?

Back to School is over.  The first days of kindergarten have passed--too fast.  But it's NEVER TOO LATE to grab the reins, start over again and put your best foot forward.  

Maybe you started teaching after the school year started.

Or, like me in my first year of teaching, you were shuttled to a new grade after the first month--because of too many no-shows in your class.

Or--like legions of newbies--your kids behaved fine for the first few days (MOST kids do!), and then spiraled quickly out of control.

Would you like a mentor?  Someone who's been around the block dozens of times and can show you how to set up your classroom, your academic, and behavior routines?

A mentor who can sit on your shoulder (so to speak), and whisper in your ear, "Do this!" or "No--Not that!"

I'm here to tell you, IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!

You can always take back the reins.  You can set up effective routines and behavior management AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.  All you need to do is to present new cues, and your kids will respond.

You simply have to make a start.  Even a small shift on your part can have a huge impact on your classroom.  Add a few changes every day, and the benefits will snowball.

If you need help with your kindergarten class, please look over this Kindergarten Teacher Guide. 

You’ll find teacher scripts, lessons, posters, printables and tips...charts, photos, AND how to teach school rules and bathroom rules—compiled by a long-term kindergarten teacher.

Want a bigger package?  Please take a look at the Creative Kindergarten Ultra-Bundle.

With preparation, you can have that calm and confident first day of kindergarten you've imagined--AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR!

I'll be thinking of you and wishing you all the best,