The right book at the right time can help you keep making ripples.
PAUSE, PONDER, AND PERSIST IN THE CLASSROOM
How can educators find joy in the midst of seemingly overwhelming challenges? The research based framework in this book is designed to help. This three-step framework involves pausing, pondering, and persisting. First, teachers pause before reacting to an unexpected challenge, so they can intentionally choose a response. Next, they suspend assumptions and approach the challenge from a place of curiosity. Finally, they persist in this dance of patient inquiry and thoughtful responses in a way that leads to greater satisfaction for teachers and better outcomes for students. If you are looking for more peace and joy in teaching, this book is for you.
SAFE, SEEN, AND STRETCHED IN THE CLASSROOM
Everyone remembers a favorite teacher, but why? What makes some teachers so memorable? After hundreds of interviews with people about their favorite teachers, this book was born. The stories former students shared are both inspirational, highlighting the ways a teacher’s actions can make a lasting impact, and also informational, providing models to help teachers make a more consistent impact on the students they serve. This book provides the inspiration and information teachers need to continue making an impact.
LESSONS THAT LAST
Going into the school day with inspiration and reflection can help you feel more empowered and ready to take on the joys and challenges of teaching. In Lessons That Last, Julie Schmidt Hasson and Laura Estes-Swilley provide 185 brief stories shared by former students about their most impactful teachers. With a different story for every day of the school year, the authors illuminate the many ways teachers shape students’ lives. You can use them to set your intention for the day, to reflect on your teaching in the evening, or to infuse meetings and professional development with encouragement and affirmation.
THE 10-MINUTE PAUSE JOURNAL
Teaching has never been more challenging. Trying to meet the needs of diverse learners with limited time and resources can deplete even the most dedicated teacher. One simple strategy for regaining energy is a pause. Turning off the noise for just 10 minutes can restore peace and balance. This beautiful journal provides the prompts you need to regularly pause with purpose.