"New teachers will love this step-by-step approach to setting up and managing a classroom while nurturing a community of eager and cooperative learners. The authors also provide a plethora of practical classroom activities for both new and seasoned teachers." --Catherine Hernandez, Second-Grade Teacher Detroit Public Schools, MI "Proficient teachers are key to the future of education. This book is a great resource to help new teachers make their first year a successful one!" --Janet Crews, Instructional Coach Clayton School District, MO Best practices to help you start the school year in a powerful way! For elementary teachers entering the classroom for the first time, this updated edition of the bestseller Keys to the Classroom provides practical guidelines to help you build a foundation for a successful first year. Written by a team of experts, this invaluable resource offers new teachers a daily structure and clear classroom procedures and activities to help establish a positive classroom climate and eliminate most behavior problems. This practical, easy-to-use guidebook includes lesson plans, tips for organizing the first day, and reproducible student worksheets in English and Spanish. The new edition features: An added chapter on planning and creating the classroom environment Voices of novice and experienced teachers New assessments for students′ learning styles and preferences Revised instructional materials for English as a second language With strategies that can be adapted across grade levels, ways to develop relationships with students′ families, and resources for professional development, Keys to the Elementary Classroom, Third Edition , will help you get a positive start to the school year and a rewarding career.