Common-Sense Classroom Management for Elementary School Teachers
- Jill A. Lindberg - Education Consultant
- April M. Swick - Milwaukee Public Schools
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else."
--Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6
Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ
"A great reference no matter how long you have taught."
--Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher
Gloucester County Schools, VA
"The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."
--Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher
Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI
Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management!
Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers.
Special highlights include:
- More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer
- Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms
- "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs
- "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students
New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
"The new chapters and strategies really bring the book up-to-date by addressing timely classroom issues such as safe Internet practices and standardized testing . . . the organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually and problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods."
"This book proves you can teach an old dog new tricks. I have been teaching for 16 years, yet the students and classroom settings are changing, and new issues constantly surface. An effective teacher must recognize this and find ways to adapt. (This book) offers insights into a number of current educational issues such as safe Internet practices, standardized testing, and increased parental involvement. New teachers will find it to be indispensable!"
"This book can help take place of an actual mentor teacher, especially since so many primary schools don't have funding for these positions anymore...it covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else."
"Suited to all educators and a great reference no matter how long you have taught."
"This book addresses some very difficult subjects for inexperienced teachers. It is written in a clear, clean, and concise format which new and busy teachers could use in piecemeal segments as they progress through the year."
"I believe that this book will be read by many, and should be used in college education classes to better prepare student teachers for classroom management challenges."
"I believe the authors provide an important service to new teachers by addressing several topics that usually aren't mentioned in teacher resource materials, such as helping parents teach children safe internet practices, dealing with personal hygeine issues, and integrating into school culture."
Praise for the First Edition: "Wow! What a book! What a joy to read! Applying as many of these strategies as possible to your classroom management plan will result in a much easier and more successful year."
