Classroom & Behaviour Management

Teaching Effective Classroom Routines
ISBN 0439513804 Teaching Resources Paperback 128 pgs
WB Price: $29.95
Establishing clear and effective classroom routines is the key to optimal learning for kids. Experienced early childhood educators share their classroom-tested tips and strategies for teaching and reinforcing routines, and guiding children's behavior on the first day of school, the first week, the first month, and beyond. Includes vignettes from real classrooms and more!

The Bully, The Bullied and The Bystander
ISBN 006001430X Harper Paperback 240 pages WB Price: $23.95
It's a deadly triad: bullies who terrorize, bullied kids who are afraid to tell, bystanders who watch, participate, or look away, and adults who dismiss the incidents as a normal part of childhood. Drawing on her decades of work with youth, this practical book by bestselling parenting educator Barbara Coloroso explains: The three kinds of bullying; and the differences between boy and girl bullies ;Four abilities that protect your child from succumbing to bullying ; Seven steps to take if your child is a bully ; How to help the bullied child heal and effectively discipline the bully ; How to evaluate a school's antibullying policy and much more 

Setting Limits in the Classroom
ISBN 0761516751 Three Rivers Paperback 368 pgs WB Price: $26.95
Power struggles, lack of motivation, disruptive students, attention deficit disorder -- at times the list of obstacles to simply teaching students seems endless. Without question, more and more children are pushing adults to the limits. For this reason, thousands of teachers, childcare providers, and parents are turning to the solutions presented in Setting Limits in the Classroom. This revised edition provides the most up-to-date alternatives to the ineffective extremes of punishment and permissiveness and outlines methods for setting clear, firm limits supported by words and actions. This step-by-step guide shows readers how to: -- Create structure that works -- Stop power struggles and handle disruptions quickly -- Motivate students and establish a climate of cooperation and respect -- Manage hyperactive and inattentive students -- Conduct proactive, focused parent conferences -- And more! 

Positive Discipline In the Classroom
ISBN 0761524215 Three Rivers Paperback 272 pgs WB Price: $29.95
Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commmonsense approach to child rearing. Hundreds of schools also use these amazingly effective strategies for restoring order and civility to today's turbulent classrooms. Now you too can use this philosophy as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students! Inside, you'll discover how to: -Create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning -Use encouragement rather than praise and rewards -Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior through the use of class meetings -Understand the motivation behind students' behavior instead of looking for causes -And much more! Over 1 million Positive Discipline books sold! 

Positive Discipline A Teacher's A-Z Guide
ISBN 076152245X Three Rivers Paperback 272 pgs 
WB Price: $29.95
Many teachers today are facing problems and discipline issues they never dreamed of when they decided to become teachers. Combine violence, behavioral disorders, and downright defiant attitudes from students with the age-old problems of bullying, poor attendance, and more, and the mix is positively lethal. However, there "are effective, positive strategies for restoring order and turning the teacher-student relationship into one of mutual respect. Applicable to all grade levels, this comprehensive A to Z guide addresses modern-day problems and practical solutions for establishing an effective learning environment. Inside, you'll discover: -The 17 fundamental tools of positive discipline -Real-life stories of proven positive discipline strategies -Suggestions for establishing and maintaining respectful, nurturing relationships with students -And much more! 

Educating For Character
ISBN 0553370529 Bantam Paperback 478 pgs WB Price: $30.95
An award-winning study on the need for values in education from the author of the parenting classic Raising Good Children. Drawing on 20 years of research, Dr. Thomas Lickona cuts through the controversy to report on scores of practical, successful programs that are turning schools around. Dr. Lickona's twelve-point program offers practical strategies designed to create a working coalition of parents, teachers, and communities in the interest of building character into the lives of young people today. 

1-2-3 Magic For Teachers
ISBN 1889140171 ParentMagic Paperback 224 pgs WB Price: $24.95
Offering advice for teachers eager to develop better discipline in the classroom, this guide provides practical methods for eliminating disruptive behavior, encouraging productive work habits, and communicating with parents. Clear lessons and straightforward language reveal how to measure discipline in a classroom environment, as well as how to handle difficult situations, such as transition times, assemblies, lunchtime, and field trips. A separate chapter for school administrators explains how to support classroom teachers in creating discipline and how to evaluate those teachers.

Assertive Discipline
ISBN 1932127496 Canter Paperback 234 pgs WB Price: $33.95
The 3rd Edition of this classic Canter text is a "must read" for teachers. It shows you step-by-step how to implement the Assertive Discipline program, a tried and true proactive approach to classroom management. By placing an emphasis on balancing classroom structure with building a caring and trusting relationship with students, you create a winning situation for students and teachers alike. Over one million educators worldwide have benefited from this highly successful program. These practical and flexible strategies are perfect for new teachers -- and they are a great refresher for experienced teachers.

One-Minute Discipline
ISBN 013045298X Jossey Bass Paperback 252 pgs WB Price: $50.95
For classroom teachers at all levels, here is a unique collection of practical, proven-effective techniques and ready-to-use tools for managing classroom behavior and creating the positive environment that students and teachers need to promote learning. Each classroom-tested strategy is presented in a simple-to-use format for quick reference that shows: What the technique or idea is, Why you need it, and How to make it work. Plus, the techniques are complemented by support ideas, time-saving reproducible forms, lively illustrations, and interesting, reproducible quote about teaching. For easy to use, its all printed in a big, 8-1/2" x 11" lay-flat format for easy photocopying and its organized into 10 sections: PHILOSOPHY provides a philosophical framework for the strategies presented in the book, such as "The Three Cs of Teaching." KNOW YOU "CLIENTS" features activities and surveys, including "Icebreaker: Backpack Introductions" and the "student Survey," to help you learn about your students and their needs. HOME AND SCHOOL gives you support ideas and reproducible forms for improving the home school connection, such as "Newsletters" and "Parent Homework Letter." THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL offers tops and ready-to-use tools for getting the school year off to a positive start, including "Classroom Rules Checklist" and "Classroom Welcome Sign." VOCABULARY presents effective techniques for modifying student behavior, such as "Grandmas Law," which motivates students with a payoff ("desert") for completing a task. TECHNIQUE, STRATEGIES, AND GOOD IDEAS is packed with easy-to-use ideas, including "Noise Level Control" and "One-Minute Correction," for solvingdiscipline problems. TEACHING SKILLS provides practical procedures that enhance your teaching and decrease disruptive behavior, such as "Transition Time" to reduce the time spent between activities and a "Teacher Self-Assessment" to help you evaluate and improve your teaching techniques. 
GREAT "LITTLE GEMS" offers a variety of helpful discipline and teaching strategies. For example, "Token Economies" shows you how to use a pint system to reward good behavior. SURVIVAL SKILLS gives you invaluable ideas for conserving energy and relieving stress, such as "Crisis Management" and the "24-Hour Rule" for handling difficult situations. FORMS features time-saving, reproducible forms, including "Substitute Teacher Form," "Office Discipline Ticket," and "Student/Teacher/Parent Action Contract."

Beyond Behavior Management
ISBN 192961053X Redleaf Paperback 240 pgs WB Price: $43.95
The truth is that there isn't a simple 1-2-3 method for understanding and managing "all behaviors or "allchildren. There is, however, a way to give young children the tools needed to grow and thrive on their own.Developed and tested in the classroom, "Beyond Behavior Management is a strength-based approach to guiding and managing young children's behavior by helping them build and use essential life skills. Eight chapters seamlessly blend six social and emotional skills into the daily life of the early childhood classroom to help children exhibit more prosocial behaviors, work better as a community, and become excited and active learners. Life skills include the following: Attachment-"I have a grown-up who cherishes me and keeps me safe."Affiliation-"I am a part of the group, not apart from the group."Self-regulation-"I can manage my emotions and am in control of my behaviors. "Problem solving-"I can solve problems and resolve conflicts."Initiative-"I am growing and changing and learning new things."Celebration of self and others-"I have unique qualities to contribute, and so do you."Appendices include reflective questions and charts, as well as scripts for interacting with children and adults.Perfect for today's diverse classroom, "Beyond Behavior Management is a helpful and inclusive resource for any preschool-"K teacher searching for a way to make the classroom a comfortable place for every child to learn and grow!

Practical Solutions For Practically Every Problem
ISBN 1929610319 Redleaf Paperback 224 pgs WB Price: $46.95
Find solutions quickly and easily! This revised classic offers hundreds of updated tested solutions for the tricky problems, questions, and concerns that arise throughout the early childhood teacher's day. Based on sound developmentally appropriate theory, this how-to book on classroom management techniques enables beginning and experienced teachers alike to run effective, successful programs.New topics include working with ESL learners, helping children deal with traumatic life events, and using computers in the classroom.Steffen Saifer is the director of the Child and Family Program at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory in Portland, Oregon. He is also on the faculty of Portland State University, where he conducts research on effective interventions for helping children with challenging behaviors.

Teaching With Love and Logic
ISBN 0944634486 Love&Logic Press Paperback 399 pgs WB Price: $32.95
"Love and Logic" is a method of working with students which was developed by educational expert Jim Fay, and child psychiatrist Foster W.Cline, M.D. The "Love and Logic" techniques: *Put teachers back in control of the classroom*Result in students who are internalized in their discipline rather than dependent upon external controls*Raise the level of student responsibillity*Teach students to think for themselves*Prepare students to function effectively in a world filled with temptations, decisions, and consequences*Return a teacher's joy of teaching! 

First-Year Teacher's Survival Kit: Ready-To-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day
EAN 9780130616449 Jossey Bass Paperback 
WB Price: $54.95
This comprehensive resource gives new teachers a wide variety of tested strategies, activities and tools for creating a positive and dynamic learning environment while meeting the challenges of each school day. Covers lesson planning, student motivation and behavior problems, and building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.27.38 cms L x 20.52 cms W (1.32 kgs) 512 pages

How to Talk So Kids Can Learn At Home and in School by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
EAN 9780684824727 Fireside Paperback 272 pgs WB Price: $24.95
A valuable guide to parents and teachers on how to make learning a positive and encouraging experience. It highlights common obstacles to learning and ways to inspire kids to be self-disciplined, and responsive to learning. Through sample dialogues that clarify what to say and how to say it, the authors spell out proven ways to handle problems that interfere with learning in school and at home. Faber and company cover all the skills needed for effective learning--from encouraging children to cooperate to avoiding the pitfalls of punishment to offering praise and criticism that inspire a child to do his or her best. of cartoons.