Customer Reviews

A Survival Kit for the Substitute & New Teacher: Your Blueprint to Having a Successful Day

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I can't believe that she managed to get someone to publish this "book" (I use the term loosely). There is almost no useful content at all. This is, very clearly, a case where if you were in a brick-and-mortar bookstore, and you picked up this book to have a lookie, in half a nanosecond you would immediately return it to the shelf... (sorry Amazon!)

This book is a complete waste of time and money. The outdated ideas are completely out of place in a contemporary classroom. I am sorry that I didn't read the customer reviews before I ordered this title. The suggestions in this book are so bad that I plan to use them in my next new teacher staff development training as examples of what not to do.

This book was a huge disappointment. It was extremely quick reading and offered no substance! I will be returning this book!

Please don't buy this book! It won't help you become a better substitute teacher. There are too many pages devoted to knock-knock jokes and silly riddles. The author also has way too much to say about using videos!... Most school districts won't let you use videos that have not been approved or reviewed by the district and/or principal, yet she has you bringing in your own tapes.
I was VERY disappointed with the lack of help I received from this book.

The book did not have the excitement that I was looking forward to. I felt there wasn't enough information. Quick reading. I was kind of surprised that it didn't offer more.

I'm sorry to report this book is indeed too simplistic for the substitute teacher who needs meat in order to survive the jungle. It is sweet and uplifting, but the only thing I gained from reading this book is one joke to share with kids.

Mrs. Gaither is a very nice person and I'm sure a talented teacher. I am disappointed in the book only because I probably expected too much from the title, it doesn't do anything unless the target reader has spent NO time in the classroom and has not had ANY training at all. It would have been better to title this book: ...FOR THE BRAND NEW SUBSTITUTE AND BRAND NEW TEACHER.

I purchased this book in hopes to gather wonderful and practical information for my first sub job, what a let down. I found this book lacking in so much information that it should only be considered as reading material at a quick glance (much like a magazine article). I will be returning it.

Jennifer Gaither's book "A Survival Kit For The Substitute & New Teacher, is a must have for substitutes and new teachers. Guarenteed to inspire enthusiasm and excitement in you as well as your students. Gaither does a great job of motivating and guiding teachers through daily activities, ice breakers and ideas to keep your classroom moving. If you are looking for fresh, interesting and intriguing ideas for your class, get this book now!! Review and prepare innovative lessons for the new school year!!!

I highly recommend this book for new and old teachers trying to figure out the 90's student. Mrs. Gaither is a truly wonderful woman who yields afirm hand while providing a loving environment in which children want to learn!!!

I highly recommend this book!

Lawrence Roberts Graduate teaching assistant