Prepared!

As I am starting on this journey of being a teacher I know one thing about my teaching philosophy...being prepared is half the battle. Not only will being prepared with detailed lesson plans help my class move along smoothly it will allow for minimal interruptions and distractions due to behavior. When my students know what to expect there will be less room for error. I guess this, in today's terms, is what is known as classroom management and I am whole heartedly for it. It just cuts down on the what ifs? I also want to take advantage of spontaneous moments as well but have a nice concrete lesson plan as my back up. I guess this could be one of my teaching philosophies...the importance of management in the classroom.