As an experienced educator, I found this book to be both practical and inspirational, offering a great strategies and insights that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The book is well-organized and easy to navigate, covering essential topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Each chapter is filled with real-world examples, anecdotes, and practical tips that are relevant and actionable. It should be on every teacher's bookshelf. Read more

I ordered a copy of this book for each one of my teachers, and it truly is the best resource out there. Having been in education for over 20 years, I can confidently say this is the best gift you could ever give a first-year teacher. The First Days of School provides practical, straightforward strategies that set educators up for success from day one. The combination of the book and DVD makes it easy to implement the techniques and create an effective classroom environment. Highly recommend for any educator, new or experienced! Read more

A fantastic guidebook for any first-year teacher. Pick and choose what you want to gain out of this book. It is absolutely great at laying out foundations such as classroom management. Highly recommended. Read more

An excellent resource for new teachers and a good read for veterans as well. Read more

The book arrived, but I cannot seem to play the DVD. I would have liked to do this. I wonder if it is a zone issue. So sad. Read more