You Can't Teach a Class You Can't Manage [Paperback]

Donna Whyte (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

In this tell-it-like-it is book, Donna Whyte presents specific strategies for addressing specific classroom management problems, and she doesn't shy away from tough issues such as bullying, lying, and stealing. Her focus, though is on an even greater challenge: teaching children the skills they need to control their own behavior. Whyte offers humor, perspective, and real insight as she shares her own mistakes and successes, setting the stage for an abundance of proven srategies to teach self-control and appropiate choices. - Solve their own problems - identify and express feelings - follow directions - make decisions - negotiate for what they want - get back on track after a bad choice. This is the perfect resource for any teacher who finds that behavior issues are taking the joy out of teaching. (Grades K-3)

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About the Author

Donna Whyte believes that all classrooms can be a place of joy for both the teacher and the students. She has experience as a classroom teacher and has successfully taught kindergarten, first and second grades. As a teacher in multigrade, looping and inclusion classrooms, she developed many strategies for helping children to reach their full potential. Donna has presented workshops and seminars all across the country and is currently a senior consultant for Staff Development for Educators. Her positive attitude, high energy, and her many practical ideas make her presentations exciting to primary grade educators. Her strategies and activities are easy to transfer into classroom practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Crystal Springs books; 1st edition (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934026107
• ISBN-13: 978-1934026106
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #138,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, January 30, 2010

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This review is from: You Can't Teach a Class You Can't Manage (Paperback)

The title says it all - well, almost all. I read this book because one of the teachers in my school was asked to read it last summer. I saw her implement many of the strategies right away in the fall and she has continued to use them - including reviewing with the class after winter break for the benefit of a student teacher. The ideas suggested are sound, easy to implement, and are based on common sense. The reasons behind the suggestions are explained, which helps the reader understand why children do the things they do in the classroom. This is a must-read for beginning teachers and teachers who struggle with classroom management in the elementary grades.