1-2-3 Magic for Teachers: Effective Classroom Discipline Pre-K through Grade 8

By Sarah Jane Schonour and Thomas W. Phelan

Book Overview

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic "If you only have time to read one book about managing student behavior, make it this one." "This book is a great resource for new teachers and veteran teachers." The fastest way to get back to what you love--teaching Being a teacher can be one of the most rewarding professions, but also one of the most frustrating. Many teachers feel very prepared to instruct students in their chosen subjects, but don't have quite as much training in managing classroom discipline-yet experienced educators know that if challenging behavior goes unchecked, the entire year can be disrupted. 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers shows teachers how to establish and maintain good discipline habits in their classrooms through an easy-to-understand program that you'll swear "works like magic." 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers will help you understand: - How to encourage courteous classroom behavior and constructive work habits - How your personality affects your teaching style - How to effectively manage transition times with your class - Successful methods for handling assemblies, recess, lunchtime, and field trips - How to communicate productively with parents 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers takes the guesswork out of classroom discipline and will help you get back to teaching and your students get back to learning-today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889140171
• ISBN13: 9781889140179
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 8

Customer Reviews

Easy read, effective & simple discipline system

This book is an easy read (I read it within a few days). The discipline system is VERY effective with my group of Kindergartners and is so simple for me to keep track of (I just record their marks on a class list). Although, I am recording less and less lately!

It worked for me

I teach Kindergarten and have 5 very difficult boys. I read the book Monday and started Tuesday. By Thursday I was amazed.

Saved my Life!

This book was fabulous. It clearly sets up a classroom management plan and it goes through step by step how to set it up in the classroom. Even if you decide not use their counting system, one can still benefit from the practice in identifying, setting, and following through on limits.

Super!

This is a great book! My entire team purchased a copy. It was easy to read and understand, and it makes so much sense! We're all looking forward to using the techniques. We know other teachers that say this really works.

If you only have time to read one book...

If you only have time to read one book about managing student behavior, make it this one. This is the book I keep referring back to. Not only are the methods simple and effective, it reminds why I am a teacher and what I hope to accomplish by teaching. It helps me manage students and at the same time, reminds me of how to be a real teacher.