From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box
offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and
seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students
enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This indispensable book is
filled with no-nonsense advice, checklists, and handouts as well as
- A step-by-step plan to make the first week of school a success
- Approaches for creating a positive discipline plan
- Methods for motivating students, especially reluctant readers
- Strategies for successful classroom management
- Suggestions for creating and grading student portfolios