From Surviving to Thriving

This invaluable resource has been created to help beginning teachers move toward becoming master teachers by providing the framework for tasks and dispositions that are part of a thriving elementary classroom community. Although not a theory book, From Striving to Thriving provides explanations and rationales in a context for the activities, strategies and tools it suggests. Chapter contents include subject areas such as communication (with parents as well as school relationships); finding resources to enrich the learning experience; organization; building community in the classroom; and attending the diverse needs of learners. A CD is also included that contains lists, letters, student and family activities, recommended literature, lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations.