Teacher's survival kitfor everyday

living

TOOTHPICKReminds us to look for the good

qualities in our students.You may be the only teacher who says

something positive to them that day.

CANDY KISSReminds us that everyone needs a

hug,Kiss, or warm fuzzy everyday.(All teachers, students, parents, and

even administrators)

 TEA BAGReminds us we need time to relax,Go over our blessing, and take time for others.

Family, husbands, wives, friends, children need quality time together.

A teacher must be willing to show their students how much they care!!!

CHEWING GUMReminds us to stick with itAnd encourage our students to do like

wise.Even the impossible task or assignment

can be accomplishedBy sticking to it. MINTReminds us and our students we are

worth a mint.(We may not be paid a mint, but are

worth one.)

RUBBER BANDReminds the teacher that they have to

be flexible.Things don't always go the way we plan,But flexibility will help to work it out. BAND AIDReminds the teacher that sometimes we

do more than teach,That we help heal hurt feelings, broken

dreams,And lend an ear to a problem.

 

PENCILReminds us to be thankful and we should

list our blessings daily,But also encourage our students to list their

blessingsAnd to be proud of their accomplishments.

ERASERReminds us to allow students to know we

are humanAnd make mistakes just like they do, and it's

ok.We must all be able to learn from our

mistakes

HOW DO I INCLUDE STRATEGI

ES?

Introducing a strategy instruction into a teaching program can have an effect at many levels including outside the classroom.

Introducing Strategy Instruction: The First Steps

Identify a few of your colleagues who may be interested and by selecting a small range of strategies to begin with.

1. Start Small

Get your colleagues involved. Form a strategy working group and thinks of specific goals to achieve.

2. Involve Colleagues

Help staff develop the necessary skills and knowledge thru trainings and seminars.

3. Provide Training

Be clear about what you are trying to achieve, and how you plan to achieve it.

4. Develop an Action Plan for Introducing Strategies

It is important that staff have an access to ready made materials which have been tried out in class. This is important in the beginning when your colleagues are not yet experienced in developing materials themselves

5. Provide Good Materials

HOW DO I TEACH

STRATEGIES

1. Raise Awareness

2. Model the Strategy

3. Try out the strategy

4. Evaluate the strategy

5. Encourage transfer of the

strategy to new contexts