Stephanie from Teaching in Room 6 is hosting a Linky Party about your favorite "Go To" teacher book. It's hard for me to narrow it down to just one, so I thought I'd share a few!
The first is The Cornerstone for Teachers by Angela Powell. I first found Angela's website in college when I did a project on classroom management. Ever since then I've become a huge fan! I poured over her website before I became a teacher and then when I got my job, one of my first "classroom buys" was this book. Angela's writing and ideas make sense, and they truly work! My classroom runs the way it does (usually) because of what I learned from reading this book!
Another book that helped me my first year is The Morning Meeting Book by Roxann Kriete. One of my sweet coworker's loaned this to me the first year. I had been doing "Calendar" time in the morning and thought that was enough. She introduced me to Morning Meeting and I've been a firm follower ever since. I really can tell a difference in my kids based on if we start with Morning Meeting or not. It's a great way to greet each other, build social skills and friendships, do some learning and most of all have fun! Oh the stories I could tell you from "share time" during Morning Meeting. (Side note: I had a kiddo do a magic trick as his share the other week. It was awesome! When asked how he did it his answer simply was "A magician NEVER reveals his secrets." Precious!)
Last but not least, is 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny by Phillip Done. I would never make it as a teacher if I took everything seriously. This book is a great reminder of that! Full of stories from his teaching career, Phillip Done will have you laughing, smiling, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. And if you love it as much as I did, you'll quickly read his second book, Close Encounters of the Third Grade Kind.
If you have a good teacher book or too, head on over to Teaching in Room 6 and Link Up!
I love The Morning Meeting book! The others I will have to check out :) Have a happy rest of your weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLisa :)
Made In The Shade In Second Grade
The Cornerstone is just the book I've been looking for! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great one! Also, check out Angela's facebook page. It's full of resources and sometimes she posts discount codes for her books. http://www.facebook.com/TheCornerstoneForTeachers
DeleteI think that was a shout-out! :-) I do love that Morning Meeting. Can't wait to start it with a new batch of 2nd graders this week! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes that was most definitely a shout out to you! :) I might have gone crazy without you hinting I try Morning Meeting!
DeleteI'll have to check out that book. It sounds like it would go great with Conscious Dsicipline and I love that!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and would love for you to come visit me when you get the chance!
I have TONS of *freebies* and would love for you to read about our We Care Bag! =)
Heather
Heather's Heart
Phillip Done = AMAZING. When I first started taking classes to become a teacher in college, my boyfriend at the time picked up the book for me at a thrift store and I still re-read it from time to time to keep me grounded. GREAT READ! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the Phillip Done books!
ReplyDeleteLatricia
Wild About Second Grade
Just stumbled upon your blog via Pinterest. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Phillip Done's first book and can't wait to read the second one. Thanks for the heads up! I also think your blog is AMAZING! Thanks for all the neat ideas! Can't wait to try that Power Towers math game with my second graders.
ReplyDelete-Agatha
Thanks for sharing! I love morning meeting - I agree, such a great way to start the day. I'll have to check out The Cornerstone. Must add it to the ever growing stack of "teacher books" on my nightstand. I'm a new follower! Love your blog : )
ReplyDelete