Books by Steve Springer

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Navigate any classroom situation with confidence! As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help-that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom.Appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching offers:.A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day.In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned.Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level.Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day.Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits.Accessible interactive online content with ready-to-print templates and worksheets

Make your first year-and every year-a success with this essential guide! As a new teacher, you can be completely overwhelmed-feeling lost and not knowing where to start when you receive the keys for the first time. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Second Edition will be your guide during these first few days and weeks and put you on the road to success.Written by an award-winning author team, this practical guide will help you successfully navigate your new role. You'll find a series of checklists, charts, and diagrams and guidelines you can use to organize your lessons, schedule, and classroom. There's a ton of reproducible content in the book and an additional 50 pages of content can accessed online. This essential resource will help you thrive in your first year and beyond. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Second Edition features: .All-in-one resource and checklist for teachers of grades K-6.Expert advice on organizing your classroom.Suggestions for planning lessons and creating schedules.Reproducible content (in the book and available online) ready for you to use.Charts, diagrams and checklists for organizing a new classroom.Tips on increasing productivity, and more

Liven up your lesson plans and energize your students! Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award!To keep your students engaged in the classroom, you have to get them excited about learning. This award-winning resource offers hundreds of creative ideas to reenergize your lesson plans for any subject across grades K-6. You'll find inspiration to help you wake up tired book reports and make math more fun. This new edition has been fully revised to align with the Common Core Standards. There's a host of reproducible content such as worksheets, project ideas, templates for journal pages included in the book and available online. From submarine sandwich book reports to graphic organizers to help incorporate writing into math curriculum, The Creative Teacher, Third Edition, has ideas and materials to add zing to your classroom plans as you incorporate the Common Core Standards.The Creative Teacher, Third Edition features: .Content that aligns with Common Core standards.Reproducible, ready-to-use pages in the book and online.Prompts and tools to keep students motivated and engaged.Hundreds of creative ideas to liven up your lessons, and more

A compendium of skills, tips, and expertise for teachers of grades K-6