From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This indispensable book is filled with no-nonsense advice, checklists, and handouts as well as

• A step-by-step plan to make the first week of school a success
• Approaches for creating a positive discipline plan
• Methods for motivating students, especially reluctant readers
• Strategies for successful classroom management
• Suggestions for creating and grading student portfolios