elementary school teachers

Mrs. Hartwell is taking her class on a field trip to the zoo, and because of the fiasco last time she has prepared a list of tips to deal with anticipated disasters--but will they work?.

"Mr. Wolf's students are having a 'writer's workshop' and are learning about personal narratives. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing has ever happened to him. But when he and Margot go for a bike ride one morning, he has an accident that gives him a new perspective, and he thanks his lucky stars that he's going to be okay. Meanwhile, Penny gives the rats at school treats so that they'll leave gifts for her, and Stewart and Oliver try to learn how to get along at recess"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Lisa Parker, who was born with a cleft palate, deals with merciless bullying in school, as does her teacher, Miss Annie, the first African-American teacher at the all-white elementary school"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text follow second grade teacher Jan Hill through a typical day at work.

"Mr. Wolf's students are settling into their new classroom, and Randy, Aziza, and Margot realize they have some questions . . . To answer these questions, the three friends start a mystery club!"--Provided by publisher.

"Mr. Wolf's students are settling into their new classroom, and Randy, Aziza, and Margot realize they have some questions . . . To answer these questions, the three friends start a mystery club!"--Provided by publisher.

"Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is very sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing!"--Provided by publisher.

"Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is very sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing!"--Provided by publisher.

Ruth Charney helps six K-6 teachers address the problems in the classroom related to the social curriculum, highlighting common themes and practices and offering teachers practical advice for dealing with their own problems.

Humorous poetry related to the activities of elementary classrooms related to themes such as the first day back at school, going to see the school nurse, and not being picked last.