1. Tips for teaching any subject and any grade

6. Good principles of teaching and learning

7. Classroom management & preparations
Preparation involving the multiple intelligences
Preparing the multiple intelligence activity centers
Using music to set the mood
Using visuals to set the mood
Using kinesthetic learning to set the mood
Multiple intelligence checklist for the classroom
Seating students with behavioral problem and learning difficulties
Material for the walls
Post the following information next to the classroom door
Write or post this information on the blackboard too
Supplies
Supplies students should get before school starts
Teacher supplies
For those without their own room
Health supplies for the classroom
Other classroom supplies
For the teacher’s desk
Minimize theft
Paperwork
School forms to get
Student folders
Wednesday going-home folder
Student folders for study hall
A teacher notebook
Substitute packet
Emergency lesson plans
Roster sheet
Note cards for calling on students
The grade book
Other forms
Other things to do or prepare
People to know at the school
Working with the librarian
Developing a realistic course calendar

8. Interacting with families
Letter to parents before the school year starts
At-home study tips to mention
Helping with activities

9. As you plan units of study, incorporate parents whenever possible
As you plan units of study, incorporate parents whenever possible. Sharing lets the children learn about each other's families, helps both children and parents feel welcome, and enriches the curriculum, all at the same time. For example, parents might be willing to come in as guest speakers for topics the class is learning. Parents might also want to lend items from trips to distant cities or distant lands that are pertinent to your study.

10. Other topics to cover

11. The family interest inventory

13. Another way to gather information early is to send out a form that asks parents to list special talents, skills, interests, or family traditions that they would like to share with the class. This establishes a connection with the family and welcomes parents into an active role in classroom life.
Letter to students
Introducing yourself through video
Parent groups
Interacting with parents over misbehaving students
Back-to-school night (Parents’ night)
In advance
That night

14. Teacher-parent conferences
Intro about you
Teacher-parent conferences
Student-led parent conferences