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Presents Through the Window: A Taro Gomi Christmas Book

by Taro Gomi

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The Art of Teaching Children: All I Learned from a Lifetime in the Classroom

by Phillip Done (Goodreads Author)

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Adrienne Gear said: " I was sent a copy of this book by the author himself. I have never met him but, after starting his book, feel like he's my new BFF! Phillip Done's experienced "teacher voice" comes through with such passion, wisdom, and integrity throughout this book I was sent a copy of this book by the author himself. I have never met him but, after starting his book, feel like he's my new BFF! Phillip Done's experienced "teacher voice" comes through with such passion, wisdom, and integrity throughout this book. You can tell he LOVED being a teacher (recently retired after 35 years) and wants to spread teacher joy everywhere! This book is written with the beginning teacher in mind, but even with 25 years plus teaching experience, I find myself nodding, laughing, marking pages, "making connections", and learning new teacher tips.
The book is easy to read, part narrative and part "how to", and filled with so many practical ideas and real stories from the classroom. It reads like a narrative, taking you into classrooms and putting you into real-life teacher experiences. I knew I was going to love the book when the first chapter was about the children and not the curriculum! Phillip Done is clearly a "child-centered" teacher and everything he writes about puts the needs of the child front and center. He then goes on to talk about the classroom itself, how to create a loving, caring class community that feels like home. From lighting, to seating, to decorations and music, and the all important "teacher board".
One of my favorite chapters (and the one I'm currently reading reading) is about The Craft of teaching which talks about teachers as artists. Done words are so reaffirming that teachers are special people who create and transform like artists, musicians and actors. "It's an art to get a crying kindergartner into the classroom on the first day of school, then ensure that he has a good day."
I highly recommend this book to any teacher who is just starting out into the profession or who needs a lift of reassurance and inspiration. It's easy beside reading, but don't forget your sticky notes! There are LOTS of gems you will want to go back to! Thank you, Phillip Done, for this wonderful, inspiring book and for gifting us with your book and reminding us that children matter and teaching is all about joy. ...more "

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