How do you mentor and inspire new to the profession teachers?
A lesson hook is a short opening to a lesson. It should grab your students’ attention and leave them wanting to learn more. Hooks can prepare your students for the content they will be learning.
A good lesson hook strategy can make all the difference when it comes to engaging students and maximizing their learning. You can use your lesson hook to establish connections between existing knowledge and the new content.
Any break from the ordinary can be exciting. Change your learning setting to get students engaged and excited for what’s to come.
There are tons of lesson hooks that you can use and find online. Here are some ideas:
Theme your classroom for the lesson (posters, learning centers, bulletin boards, etc.)
Use “feely” boxes or bags
Create a survey and graph the results
Use music
Guest speaker
Does your district offer professional development over the summer? If so, does it include a stipend or something similar?
Does your state have any specific requirements for you or your license/credentials if you want to teach in one or all of the STEM disciplines? Is that process any different if you work with younger students rather than older elementary students?
I am a teacher that plans to retire from the classroom BUT, I love opportunities to lead from the classroom. I’ve chaired committees at the local and state level and am now working with NBCT nationally. https://www.nbpts.org/about/what-book-committee/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3GxulKXE_r9V77pVGdDhEihrVre6tFZpUCM8wolpUrMQOsJBb7HvAjQ7A_aem_Ab0wdKhWHcrhy1S1q64C-qIlhMXqESSKBFOiEqFK0-P2rSqtoNgPuxrA1HnfA-6SLPBb7sL9aVKn2_2gy63QVKVj
My district allows me opportunities to grow professionally and I appreciate this so much. What do you do you do to grow professionally?
What are you reading? As summer hits I have so much more time to kick back and do what I love, read! Share your favorite professional book as well as a good summer read for enjoyment!
How do you tackle new curriculum? We got new reading last year which I tackled one module at a time. This year we are switching to a new math and I plan on doing some work and planning this summer in small doses to prepare for next year. What tips do you have?
As you end one school year, is there anything you do to help prepare for the next year before you leave?
Our 2nd grade teachers shared that place value was the hardest unit this year for a majority of students. We began Eureka Squared this year but they needed to find additional practice options. Do you have any go to sources for place value?
Will you be doing anything with your students to share or celebrate the Summer Olympics?
Our district just started using Clever for a single sign on so that students can easily get into district provided apps etc… how do you encourage families to utilize this in the summer? Do you organize a parent training?
Does your school do a step up day for the student to meet their teachers for the following year? We are doing it and I am having my students to create a book using an app called Book Creator to tell the first graders what they will be learning in 2nd grade. These digital books will be shared in small groups.
What are some of your favorite websites or publishers of early reading reader’s theater you love?
Would you like to start the upcoming school with less stress and feel more organized?
Right now, at the end of this school year, there are things that you can do upfront to make the upcoming school year start out smoothly:
1. Reflect on your Procedures and Routines - What worked? What didn't?
2. Get your room organized by getting rid of things that you will not use.
3. Plan for the First Day (or Week)
* getting to know you games
*first day read alouds
*procedures to teach
*a fun math about me craft
*tips for managing supplies
*community building ideas
4. Map Out Your Year.
Mapping out your lesson plans a year at a time is an effective way to stay organized and focused as an educator. While it may seem like a lot of work upfront, taking the time to plan out your lessons in advance can help you stay on track and ensure that you’re meeting your students’ needs.
5. Get Ready For Open House / Meet The Teacher:
*Introduce yourself with a slideshow
*Provide important dates
*Share your goals and expectations
*Provide a schedule of a "typical day"
What things can you add to this list?
What curricular materials, if any, does your school use and why were they chosen?
Does your school utilize intervention programs as part of their summer school? If not - what do they use- or what type of program is used?
Differentiated instruction vs. Scaffold Instruction How are they different?
Scaffold instruction provides support for students to understand the material. This type of instruction is temporary, and the support is only used until the student understands the material.
Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach tailoring it to address students' needs. Each student has the same learning goal, but the instruction is varied based on the student’s learning style, strengths, and interests.
To meet the different needs and interests of each student, the teacher may vary the
-course content
-activities or
-assessments
Differentiated Instruction takes time and patience. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach but based on each student's needs.
What are some ways that you differentiate to meet the needs of all your students?
