Judi's Articles on Getting Started

NEW Productive Group Work

Some Positive Steps to Starting the Year with Families

Conducting a Homework Survey

Using Data—Part 1

Where and When to Teach Rules and Procedures

Aligning Routines with Your Values

Making Writing Purposeful

The Power of Play

Building Community in Your Classroom Through Writing

Writing at the End of the Year

More About Norms

How (and Why) to Create an Interest Survey for Your Students

How to Use Think-Pair-Share to Increase Student Engagement

What Homework Controversy ...?

Moving Up?

Why Reflect?

How To Reflect On Your Year

Getting Kids to Write

How to Start the Year Off Right with Parents

Reflecting on the Year with Your Students

How to Not Get Overwhelmed When a Lesson Is Being Modeled for You!

Parent-Teacher Conferences Without (or with Less) Stress 

Some Management Tips

Using Chalk Talk in the Classroom

Setting Norms with Your Students

How to Reflect Through Writing

End Of Year Rituals For Teachers And Students

Managing Stress through Teacher Talk Groups

Professional Organizations for Teachers

How to Survive the Last 2 Months of the School Year and Come Back Again Next Year

Grants for New Teachers

New Teachers Learn about Teaching Through Collaboration

Getting Started: Tips From Experienced Teachers

How to Help Create a Professional Learning Community In Your School

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Other Articles on Getting Started (cont.)

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