1. Are You Teacher Material?
The pro’s and con’s of teaching and what it takes to be a super teacher.
2. Do Your Homework
A framework for helping teachers define their own teaching philosophies.
3. Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
Tips for organizing your classroom, your paperwork, and your self.
4. Make the First Week of Class a First-Class Week
Suggestions and specific activities for creating a dynamic classroom.
5. Discipline is Not a Dirty Word
Techniques for designing rules and creating a positive discipline environment.
6. Motivation & Morale Boosters
Practical suggestions for motivating and inspiring students of all ages and abilities.
7. The Three R’s: Reading, Reading, and Reading
Tips for motivating kids to read, improve comprehension, and teach poetry.
8. Teachers Talk: Q&A
Q&A from teachers on topics that may not be discussed in teacher training.
9. Students FAQ
Friends, siblings, parents, staying cool, bullies, and more.
10. Time and Energy Savers
Tips to save time, reduce stress, & focus energy on teaching instead of busy work.
11. Twenty Years From Now
Letters from readers who write about their teachers.
Appendix: Resources, books, websites, etc.
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