"How can I be fully prepared for the real classroom?"

Question: "How can I be fully prepared for the real classroom?"
Answer by Ms. Carter

During my internship at WWHS this semester I learned the importance of stretch planning. The science teachers on the 6th grade team planned two weeks in advance to ensure that they had enough supplies and materials. For example, when we decided to make ice cream in a bag, we sent home permission slip forms for parents to donate supplies. Since we planned so far in advance, none of the teachers had to purchase anything. Also, planning in advance meant that everything for a week's worth of lessons was already prepared and printed. So in the event of an emergency or schedule change, lessons were already created and could easily be shuffled around. There was never a time when my cooperating teachers had to scramble at the last minute to come up with assignments. They always had a plan in place.

Lastly, creating unit folders will allow new teachers to build resources and collect useful unit information. This makes planning for lessons the following year easier. It is also helpful to keep at least one student interactive notebook per year. This will be a great planning tool, and also a way to prove that you covered all of the curriculum in an engaging and appropriate way. #alwaysbeprepared