Resources for Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire

Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire is an inspiring guide to transforming every child's education. The author, Rafe Esquith, is a nationally recognized elementary school teacher who works in a Los Angeles inner city public school. Read excerpts from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire below, read Esquith's blog, and listen to his podcast.

Buy the book from Penguin now and get 15% off! Enter the coupon code TEACH in the "Coupon code" field, and click "Update Cart" to view savings. Fire in the Classroom Learn more about Esquith and get his advice on being a successful teacher and transforming your students' education. Gimme Some Truth Read Esquith's instructions on how to remove the element of fear from your classroom, so that you and your students can have a more enjoyable learning experience. Replace Fear with Trust Esquith explains how to establish a sense of trust with your students, instead of instilling fear in them. Children Depend on Us, So Be Dependable Read his advice on being dependable in your classroom, which helps to establish trust with your students. Discipline Must Be Logical Esquith discusses discipline and explains that the punishment should fit the crime. You Are a Role Model Learn how to be a good role model for your students. Rafe Esquith Blog Read more about Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire, and the thoughts of Rafe Esquith, in his blog posted January 2008. He provides more insight to his teaching experiences as he answers questions submitted by teachers. Rafe Esquith Podcast Listen to Esquith talk about his book. This Penguin podcast is free; it was originally broadcast on January 30, 2007. Listen to more Penguin podcasts for free.

Reprinted by arrangement with Viking, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire by Rafe Esquith. Copyright © Rafe Esquith, 2007.

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