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Day One and Beyond

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This book offers excellent insight into the world of teaching in a middle school. There are wonderful, and practical, strategies for how to approach everything from assigning homework to seating charts to discipline problems. This book is a must have for any new middle school teacher!

I've been the editor and webmaster of a website dedicated to middle grades education for about 10 years. As part of that work, we've developed a strong online community of 600+ professional educators from across the globe who hold daily discussions about teaching adolescents. These "teachers on the frontlines" generally consider Rick Wormeli's "Day One & Beyond" to be a "must have" book for any teacher new to the middle grades. And they're quick to admit that he's got plenty of ideas that will benefit veterans as well! For middle school novices, I'd rank it at or above the level of the classic "First Days of School." Get both!

This is one book that both teachers and parents can refer to. A great go-to book for middle and high school teachers day to day. If you are a parent, you will know better what to look for in a dedicated teacher who is interested to keep your kids engaged in learning or keep the classroom in order.

A teacher can take charge of the classroom and make it a conducive place for learning, and do it with creativity, despite the drag of paper work and meetings.

If your kids have some teachers that follow the classroom recipes from the book, you are lucky. Great book.

Having been a teacher for almost 18 years I thought I would handle the transition to Middle School Reading Teacher fairly well. Last year was a disaster. I came across a recommendation for this book Day One and Beyond and thought it couldn't hurt. I bought it and began reading and preparing for my second year.

The book is great and going back to school this year has already proved to be a more positive and smooth transition for me and my students. I read sections of the book each night to refresh myself and organize myself for the next day. It has been a treasure.

As a new middle school teacher myself, I am anxiously awaiting the school year and reading and doing as much as possible to feel prepared. I highly recommend this book for all those new teachers out there. It is filled with great ideas and reads quickly. The tips and scenarios are tremendous and the examples have been a great foundation for my own documents and worksheets. You definitely will not be let down with this purchase!

This was one of the first books I purchased when I started teaching Middle School, and it was one of the most helpful resources I had. So many great ideas and practical tools to utilize for new teachers. I would recommend it to anyone who new to teaching Middle School.

Day One and Beyond gives so many ideas for the first day of school and throughout the year. The Quick Reference Guide for parents is perfect! Can't wait to try some new things.