The Smart Classroom Management Way: 10 Years of Writing From the Top Classroom Management Blog in the World

by Michael Linsin

The Smart Classroom Management Way is a collection of the very best writing from ten years of Smart Classroom Management (SCM). It isn't, however, simply a random mix of popular articles. It's a comprehensive work that encompasses every principle, theme, and methodology of the SCM approach.

The book is laid out across six major areas of classroom management and includes the most pressing issues, problems, and concerns shared by all teachers. The underlying SCM themes of accountability, maturity, independence, personal responsibility, and intrinsic motivation are all there and weave their way throughout the entirety of the book. Together, they form a simple, unique, and sometimes contrarian approach to classroom management that anyone can do.

Whether you're an elementary, middle, or high school teacher, The Smart Classroom Management Way will give you the strategies, skills, and know-how to turn any group of students into the motivated, well-behaved class you love teaching.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Nonfiction, Teachers

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2019

Reviews

[Trina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this a 2 1/2 or 3. We read this book for a book study at my school. While I don't disagree with everything in this book and it has generated some great discussion in our small group, I cannot get past the lack of any evidence for the author's classroom management tips. There were so many statements that I felt were generalizations or perhaps simply the author's opinion.

[crashqueen73 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Linsin's books are a game changer. Everything he writes is relevant and I highly, highly recommend these books. 10 stars

[Tracy Challis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good reminder of things for the beginning of the school year. Not a lot new for me, but I thought it had solid information.

I had to increase the stars. I had a rough group of kids this year and went back to the book for advice. It helped.

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is basically a giant compilation of the many, many articles Michael Linsin has written and posted to his blog over the years. With that said though, they are organized into categories that make for easy reading and really give you an in-depth look at his approach to classroom management. A fantastic read and resource.

[Karrie L Abbitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great strategies for every classroom

This book will help steer all teachers in the right direction when it comes to how they run their classrooms. Well organized and easy to follow tips and proven methods are all in here waiting for you. I would recommend this book to any teacher wanting to improve their approach.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

So simple so challenging...like meditation

Wish I had read this at the beginning of this year....I will reread at the beginning of next year
I have no doubt we all would have had a better year if I practiced this simple consistent method

[Tricia Randall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this mindset!

Now I understand why so many of the things I was doing weren’t having the desired impact! I’m so excited to start the year as a defender of learning. I’m going to have a better year for sure.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An empowerment tool

A great resource for both rookie and veteran teachers to feel empowered to be the best teacher of the best class.

[Jon Den Houter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, thorough explanation of Linsin's classroom management system. A must read for every teacher, especially newer teachers like me.

[Jennifer Melugin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reminders of common sense in education. Quick read.

[Ashlinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has helped me a lot in my first year of teaching! I will revisit this again for the beginning of next school year.

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some excellent ideas and strategies for the classroom.

[LaShawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you read this book you probably feeling like something needed to change in terms of classroom management. Some of it I took with a grain of salt particularly with dealing with individual students or groups of. I did walk away with so many ideas to try when implementing a classroom management strategy for the new school year. Overall I’m very happy with having read this book and encourage others to do so as well.

[Greg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for teachers. Highly recommended.