Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students By Their Brains

Must read fr teachers.

Wish I could give this more stars. It is simply the very best educational guide I have ever read, and it is my Teaching Bible. Part of that reason is that it speaks to my heart and natural teaching style - non authoritarian but still in charge, non control freak, flexible, committed to the exorbitant amount of time and patience and compassion it takes to truly connect with my students. I will concede that not everyone will react to this Godsend as I did. More punitive, authoritarian, 'traditional' and by-the-book types may likely read the exact words I did and not get anywhere near out of it what I do. If the phrase "Teaching is a work of heart" resonates with you, you'll love this book, and be so thankful you found it. A wonderful thing about the book is that it's not just theory; LouAnne Johnson gives practical suggestions and I have used many of them, nearly word for word. And let me tell you, it has paid me back, over and over, in spades. The connections and relationships I have made with my kids, and a huge suitcase full of notes and letters telling me so.....that is a priceless reward that I will treasure to my last day on earth, and this book contributed to that.

Just the stars

I LOVE LouAnne Johnson's books - very helpful and practical!

Highly recommend!