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Do you constantly repeat instructions? Are you fighting a never-ending paper battle? Strong classroom management is the cornerstone of effective teaching, and this book will help lay the foundation for everything you want to accomplish professionally: -Designate a place for EVERY type of classroom material -Turn needy, disorganized children into self-reliant, responsible students -Develop and teach ANY classroom procedure -Train the class to follow along, stay… More >>
The Cornerstone: Classroom Management That Makes Teaching More Effective, Efficient, and Enjoyable
#1 by R. Wood on July 18th, 2010
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I have used Ms. Powell’s website for years, as a newer teacher, to get ideas and information for making my classroom run as smoothly as possible. The book reads much like her website: she is speaking to you as if you were sitting in the same room having a conversation about management. The tone is friendly and conducive to passing along information about managing a classroom to make the most out of every second you have with your students. The ONLY thing I don’t like is that there are no “reproducibles” included in the book — you have to visit the site to get those. The upside of that, however, is that the downloads are word documents that you can customize which makes it easy to adapt the resources to your specific needs. I will definitely be recommending this book to my colleagues who are just entering the field.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Pam Axell on July 18th, 2010
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This is one of the, if not the, best books I have ever read on classroom management. All of the ideas are very user friendly and easy to implement. A couple of weeks ago I went to visit a fellow teacher at her lake house for the weekend. Of course I took my book to show her. Well, about an hour after I left I realized I left it there. As soon as I got home I ordered another one because I wasn’t going to be able to get my book back until after school started, and I wanted to finish reading it now. My friend was very excited to find out she has a great new book!
I have personally used many of the ideas that Angela Powell describes in her book. Last year I taught a very challenging 4th grade class. I tried everything with no success and finally came across the Token System. It was easy to use and very effective. I am planning on using it again this year when school starts, instead of waiting until problems arise later in the year. In addition, Angela has managed to cover any and all questions a new teacher might have – from setting up their classroom to handling students who want to go to the water fountain all day long. But let me assure you – this book is definitely not just for new teachers. There are lots of great ideas for all teachers – newbies and seasoned veterans alike.
I feel very confident that you will not be disappointed if you order this book. It would be the best investment you could make in your classroom this year.
P.S. Angela also has an awesome website. Visit http://www.thecornerstoneforteachers.com.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Kelly Payton Figueroa on July 18th, 2010
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I was an avid fan of her website. For years I’ve used her ideas and enjoyed the fabulous pictures and easy explanations that accompany room set-up to management and organizational ideas. This book is the best resource you can have. The book is a foundation for any teacher of any subject. Powell doesn’t say there is one way to do something. She’ll give you some ideas she’d tried years ago, and tell you what’s working for her now. We all know that often our classroom students dictate how our systems need to be set up. This book will be as valuable in 25 years as it is now. The documentation chapter is especially important in today’s world. Thanks Thanks Thanks to Mrs. Powell.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Nancy Anne Covey on July 18th, 2010
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This book is an outstanding resource in classroom management for elementary teachers. I often purchase this as a gift for my student teachers because it has such a wealth of information from setting up your classroom, developing a management system, dealing with all the paperwork; etc. The website downloads are an added bonus. As an elementary teacher with over 30 years in the classroom, I learned a few new things and would highly recommend this resource to anyone looking for support in building their classroom management skills.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Marlene Perea on July 18th, 2010
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This is the most helpful and useful book I have read on classroom management. From organization to teaching routines, I have implemented so many of the ideas and strategies in my classroom. I am so organized that after the first month of school, I find that I can leave school on time. Managing my class is so much easier using the techniques in this book. It is an easy read written by a current teacher. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5