Whether you’re a new teacher searching for ideas or an experienced educator looking to recharge your classroom, these books will help you find your passion. These inspiring books for teaching provide evidence-based advice as well as practical strategies for classrooms that will help you to ignite your creativity, compassion and connection with your students.
This best-selling book is about the influence of teachers in transforming lives. Fifth-grade teacher Rafe Esquith challenges entrenched ideas regarding educational barriers and inspires readers with his personal stories of students who mastered Shakespeare and algebra.
The authors of this book examine how teachers can utilize programs that promote mindfulness to help students overcome anxiety, trauma and stress. With a step-bystep approach, the authors show how to create a safe and nurturing learning environment that leads to students’ success.
This book outlines the importance accepting the voice of the student and allowing for an adaptable and differentiated curriculum that is able to accommodate all learners. The authors provide suggestions on how to encourage students in the classroom to become leaders and advocates of themselves.
A compelling book that demonstrates the importance of teaching students to be brave. Former teacher shares her tale of courage to readers and informs them about the various kinds of courage required to thrive in life.
This collection of short stories by editor Joseph Underwood answers two fundamental questions. Each contributor considers their defining moments of breakthrough and the lessons they learned during the course of their journey. They are able to inspire readers without being snobby.