The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book and CD-ROM), May/2018

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 need 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. 

These book feature:

1. 336-page book with Index and Bibliography
2. 55 "Going Beyond" folders of additional resources
3. 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life

About The Authors:
Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong are award-winning teachers and new teacher advocates. Harry is a native of San Francisco and is arguably the most sought-after motivational speaker in education today having given some 3000 presentations to over a million people. He has been called "Mr. Practicality" for his common sense, user-friendly, no-cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success. The March 2006 issue of Instructor magazine named him one of the 20 most admired people in education along with Maya Angelou, Howard Gardner, and Oprah Winfrey. He has received numerous other teaching honors.

Rosemary is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her classroom success led to her selection as one of the first Mentor teachers in California. She has received many Silicon Valley business honors and the Southeastern Louisiana University Distinguished Alumni Award.