The First Days of School, 5th edition

Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through the most effective ways to begin a school year and continue to become an effective teacher. It is the most basic book on how to teach. Every teacher and administrator needs to have a copy.

The 5th edition comes in a new portrait format. The book includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. It also includes a new DVD with William Martinez, You Have Changed My Life. It is a presentation told in story, song, and American Sign Language that affirms you ARE the difference in the life of a child.

The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, over 2,100 college classrooms, and has been translated into nine languages. It is practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!

This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It is filled with the essential information for transforming every teacher into a very effective teacher.

• 336-page book with Index and Bibliography
• 55 “Going Beyond” folders of additional resources
• 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life