I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: "I wish my teacherknew _____." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz's book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities.

  • ASIN: 0738219142
  • ISBN: 0738219142
  • Brand: Kyle Schwartz
  • Manufacturer: Da Capo Lifelong Books

The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve

The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve

Bring growth mindset strategies into the classroom with this easy-to-follow guide for teachers to empower learning through grit and resilience Created by teachers for teachers, this is the ultimate guide for unleashing students’ potential through creative lessons, empowering messages and innovative teaching. The Growth Mindset Coach provides all you need to foster a growth mindset classroom, including:A Month-by-Month ProgramResearch-Based ActivitiesHands-On Lesson PlansReal-Life Educator StoriesConstructive FeedbackSample Parent LettersStudies show that growth mindsets result in higher test scores, improved grades and more in-class involvement. When your students understand that their intelligence is not limited, they succeed like never before. With the tools in this book, you can motivate your students to believe in themselves and achieve anything.

  • ASIN: 1612436013
  • ISBN: 1612436013
  • Brand: Brock Annie
  • Manufacturer: Ulysses Press

What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World

What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World

In praise of the greatest job in the world...The right book at the right time: an impassioned defense of teachers and why we need them now more than ever.Teacher turned teacher’s advocate Taylor Mali inspired millions with his original poem “What Teachers Make,” a passionate and unforgettable response to a rich man at a dinner party who sneeringly asked him what teachers make. Mali’s sharp, funny, perceptive look at life in the classroom pays tribute to the joys of teaching…and explains why teachers are so vital to our society.What Teachers Make is a book that will be treasured and shared by every teacher in America—and everybody who’s ever loved or learned from one.

  • ASIN: 0425269507
  • ISBN: 0425269507
  • Brand: Brand: Berkley Trade
  • Manufacturer: Berkley

Because I Had a Teacher - New York Times best seller 

Because I Had a Teacher - New York Times best seller 

We all remember our favorite teacher. Where would we be without them those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they're an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make.  This heartwarming book is a thank you gift for great teachers everywhere. Perfect for National Teacher Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the end of the school year, or just because.  Book Excerpt:  Because I had a teacher, I have whole new worlds to explore. I discovered that what I can imagine, I can make real. And now I feel like I can do anything. Because I had you, I learned to believe in me Praise for Because I Had a Teacher: A sweet, soft conversation starter and a charming gift. Kirkus Reviews

  • ASIN: 1943200084
  • ISBN: 1943200084
  • Brand: APG Sales & Distribution
  • Size: 1
  • Manufacturer: Compendium Inc

Teacher Misery: Helicopter Parents, Special Snowflakes, and Other Bullshit

Teacher Misery: Helicopter Parents, Special Snowflakes, and Other Bullshit

a book for teachers

  • ASIN: 0692697950
  • ISBN: 0692697950
  • Manufacturer: Truth Be Told Publishing

Temptation (The Hunted Series Book 1)

Temptation (The Hunted Series Book 1)

When marketing student Penny Taylor gets stood up by her boyfriend, she runs into a stranger who is handsome, mysterious, and - as she learns the next day - her professor. The naïve, shy Penny is shocked to realize she wants him, even if he is completely off limits.Professor Hunter wants her too. He came to the university for a fresh start, to escape the darkness of his past. And he’s never felt lighter than when he’s with her. Even though she’s his student, he can’t resist her sweet yet fiery charm.It’s only a matter of time before the excitement, danger, and mystery surrounding Professor Hunter brings Penny to her knees.Forbidden, angsty, and smoking hot…the Hunted Series will send you on a roller coaster of passion and drama that will stay with you forever.__________What readers are saying...★★★★★ "Professor Hunter is a total heartthrob."★★★★★ "SCORCHING HOT!"★★★★★ "Holy sexiness that teacher is yummy."★★★★★ "Full of scandal!"★★★★★ "The best series I have read in a while."★★★★★ "If you like Fifty Shades of Grey then this is the book for you!"★★★★★ "OMG this book was amazing!"

  • ASIN: B00VVG6LMI

Knock Knock Why You're the Best Teacher Ever Fill in the Love Book Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal (You Fill in the Love)

Knock Knock Why You're the Best Teacher Ever Fill in the Love Book Fill-in-the-Blank Gift Journal (You Fill in the Love)

Simply fill in the blanks of this diminutive volume and voilà: it becomes a personalized gift your #1 teach will read again and again. Make it as educated, eloquent, or elementary as you please!Gifts for teachers that totally make the gradeFill in the blank gift books: more beloved than book reports!Hardcover with removable clear plastic jacket; 4.5 × 3.25 inches; 112 pages

  • ASIN: 1683490010
  • ISBN: 1683490010
  • Manufacturer: Knock Knock

Teacher Notebook: An Awesome Teacher Is ~ Journal or Planner for Teacher Gift: Great for Teacher Appreciation/Thank You/Retirement/Year End Gift (Inspirational Notebooks for Teachers) (Volume 2)

Teacher Notebook: An Awesome Teacher Is ~ Journal or Planner for Teacher Gift: Great for Teacher Appreciation/Thank You/Retirement/Year End Gift (Inspirational Notebooks for Teachers) (Volume 2)

A Wonderful Teacher Gift Under 10.00!This extra special teacher appreciation notebook or journal is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best teacher ever!  Filled with 50+ double sided sheets (100+ writing pages!) of lined paper, this motivational and inspirational notebook with quote makes a memorable (and useful) gift for teachers.With the heartwarming quote on the full-color matte SOFT cover, this notebook will help remind a teacher that their hard work is appreciated.  With custom sized pages (7”x10”) this notebook with chalk style lettering is the perfect size to tuck into a purse, keep on a desk or as a cherished bedside companion.  Give a teacher a gift they’ll remember!Cute Notebooks for Teachers are perfect for:Teacher Appreciation GiftsTeacher End of the School Year GiftsTeacher Thank You GiftsTeacher Inspirational Quote GiftsTeacher Retirement GiftsAnd many, many more…..

  • ASIN: 1546776192
  • ISBN: 1546776192
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Best Teacher in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)

The Best Teacher in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)

Luna has the best teacher in second grade—but her classmates think she is the new kid from outer space! Mr. Hopper loves the midnight sky almost as much as Luna does, but the rest of the class isn’t on the same page. They won’t listen to her ideas for the Family Night program—until something goes unexpectedly wrong! With a nudge from Mr. Hopper, Luna shares her plan which just might save the show. From the team who wrote and illustrated The Best Seat in Second Grade, and The Best Chef in Second Grade, this is a heartfelt story that shows the difference a good teacher can make in a student’s life.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

  • ASIN: 0060535660
  • ISBN: 9780060535667
  • Brand: Harpercollins
  • Manufacturer: HarperCollins

The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning

The Intentional Teacher: Choosing the Best Strategies for Young Children's Learning

Young children and teachers both have active roles in the learning processHow do preschoolers learn and develop? What are the best ways to support learning in the early years? This revised edition of The Intentional Teacher guides teachers to balance both child-guided and adult-guided learning experiences that build on children’s interests and focus on what they need to learn to be successful in school and in life.This edition offers new chapters on science, social studies, and approaches to learning. Also included is updated, expanded information on social and emotional development, physical development and health, language and literacy, mathenatics, and the creative arts. In each chapter are many practical teaching strategies that are illustrated with classroom-based anecdotes.The Intentional Teacher encourages readers to- Reflect on their principles and practices- Broaden their thinking about appropriate early curriculum content and instructional methods- Discover specific ideas and teaching strategies for interacting with children in key subject areasIntentional teaching does not happen by chance. This book will help teachers apply their knowledge of children and of content to make thoughtful, intentional use of both child-guided and adult-guided experiences.

  • ASIN: 1938113063
  • ISBN: 1938113063
  • Brand: NAEYC Resources
  • Manufacturer: The National Association for the Education of Young Children