Great Teaching Books
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Teach Like Your Hair's On Fire: The Methods and Madness by Rafe Esquith Follow this incredible fifth grade teacher through his amazing stories of success in the classroom. He uses Shakespeare, classical music, and many other "crazy" methods to reach his LA students. My favorite teaching book by far. |
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The Essential 55: Rules for Discovering the Success in Every Child by Ron Clark This award winning educator went from a rural Kansas school to the inner city schools of New York City. His 55 rules for respect and responsibility in the classroom can help any child to feel at home in the classroom and prepare them to experience everyday activities as life changing opportunities. |
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Elaine's Circle: A Teacher, a Student, a Classroom, and One Unforgettable Year by Bob Katz This tells the story of an Alaskan elementary school classroom. While one of the students battles a terrible illness, the class rallies together and forms a community around their friend. A great story about the importance of developing caring community in the classroom. |
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Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices by Ralph Fletcher Addressing the question of why boys have fallen behind in writing. Why don't they enjoy writing? Full of lots of great ideas to get boys motivated to write. |
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One Child by Torey Hayden A powerful story about how a teacher patiently works with a student who seems beyond help. An inspirational tale of why it's important to never give up on a child. |