What Every 2nd Grade Teacher Needs to Know

Download or read book What Every 2nd Grade Teacher Needs to Know written by Margaret Berry Wilson and published by Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-08-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're teaching 2nd grade this year. What do you need to know? In a warm, conversational style punctuated with anecdotes and examples from her own classrooms, Margaret Berry Wilson reviews second graders' common developmental characteristics and shares practical know-how on topics such as: Arranging a circle, desks, and tables Choosing and storing supplies Scheduling a child-centered day and teaching daily routines Planning special projects and field trips that maximize learning and build community Understanding the special concerns of second graders' parents and finding the best ways to communicate with them