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THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD)

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This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It's an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. With the release of the 5th edition, it's now bigger, better, and bolder. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year.

Now in a portrait format, the 5th edition includes a new, 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, with accomplished actor and singer William Martinez. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, he shares the transformational moment when a teacher realized his potential. His story affirms that teachers ARE the difference in the lives of their students.

The 5th edition includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages.

This is the best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. It's practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Harry K. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Harry is a native of San Francisco and is arguably the most sought-after motivational speaker in education today having given some 3000 presentations to over a million people. He has been called 'Mr. Practicality' for his common sense, user-friendly, no-cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success. The March 2006 issue of Instructor magazine named him one of the 20 most admired people in education along with Maya Angelou, Howard Gardner, and Oprah Winfrey. He has received numerous other teaching honors.Rosemary T. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Rosemary is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her classroom success led to her selection as one of the first Mentor teachers in California. She has received many Silicon Valley business honors and the Southeastern Louisiana University and LSU Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Critical book for 1st year teachers

a. · August 4, 2025

I was a new teacher and reading this book ahead of time and deciding on which classroom management priorities I wanted to insist on absolutely saved my derriere. A year in now, it still does.Besides the guidelines being time-tested, the book is also chock full of quick summaries of great research.Recommended for every teacher, regardless of the age of their students.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for all Educators!

C.D.K. · July 26, 2025

This should be the bible for beginning teachers (or teachers who want to improve their instructional practice). The book is somewhat dated, but it contains solid information on how to start a school year, making it a valuable resource that should be in every educator's library.

5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!

M.B. · July 24, 2025

This book is CRUCIAL for any beginning teacher. It’s full of great information to ease your mind about beginning the school year. I recommend it to any teacher!

5.0 out of 5 stars Classroom Management

E. · September 13, 2025

Great book every teacher must have!

5.0 out of 5 stars Read This!!

h. · July 9, 2025

This is one of the most important books a teacher can read. I recommend reading it before you start your career, but I read it several years after I began teaching and I learned a lot of information that improved my classroom management and ability to really reach the students. Highly recommended!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview for Teaching

M. · March 16, 2024

Beginner teachers as well as veteran teachers can learn something from this book. I found the advice on class seating/arrangements most helpful and interesting. There are some points that give too simplified of an explanation without nuance. For example, the short talk on not giving zeroes oversimplified research on this practice, and now administrators use the advice from this book to have a soft policy on student achievement with low expectations. Despite these problems, the book provides a good overview to be considered a recommended book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have

B.M. · June 29, 2025

Great for all teachers - I will review this book every year before starting a new school year. Great info for teachers of all levels.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with resources from websites

M. · July 20, 2025

Really great book that highlights all the questions you may have before the start of the school year. Great great resources that come along with the readings very helpful for recommend.

Excellent reference

C.C. · August 30, 2025

Excellent book for both new and seasoned teachers!

Could not watch DVD

A. · December 3, 2019

The book arrived, but I cannot seem to play the DVD. I would have liked to do this. I wonder if it is a zone issue. So sad.

An excellent resource

M. · August 19, 2024

An excellent resource for new teachers and a good read for veterans as well.

Super helpful!

R. · May 8, 2021

A fantastic guidebook for any first-year teacher. Pick and choose what you want to gain out of this book. It is absolutely great at laying out foundations such as classroom management. Highly recommended.

Great startup guide or refresher for teachers

A.C. · October 19, 2018

Very helpful insights and structures that help set up a framework for effective classroom teaching.

THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD)

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THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD)

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Imported From: United States

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All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It's an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. With the release of the 5th edition, it's now bigger, better, and bolder. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year.

Now in a portrait format, the 5th edition includes a new, 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, with accomplished actor and singer William Martinez. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, he shares the transformational moment when a teacher realized his potential. His story affirms that teachers ARE the difference in the lives of their students.

The 5th edition includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages.

This is the best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. It's practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Harry K. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Harry is a native of San Francisco and is arguably the most sought-after motivational speaker in education today having given some 3000 presentations to over a million people. He has been called 'Mr. Practicality' for his common sense, user-friendly, no-cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success. The March 2006 issue of Instructor magazine named him one of the 20 most admired people in education along with Maya Angelou, Howard Gardner, and Oprah Winfrey. He has received numerous other teaching honors.Rosemary T. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Rosemary is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her classroom success led to her selection as one of the first Mentor teachers in California. She has received many Silicon Valley business honors and the Southeastern Louisiana University and LSU Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Critical book for 1st year teachers

a. · August 4, 2025

I was a new teacher and reading this book ahead of time and deciding on which classroom management priorities I wanted to insist on absolutely saved my derriere. A year in now, it still does.Besides the guidelines being time-tested, the book is also chock full of quick summaries of great research.Recommended for every teacher, regardless of the age of their students.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for all Educators!

C.D.K. · July 26, 2025

This should be the bible for beginning teachers (or teachers who want to improve their instructional practice). The book is somewhat dated, but it contains solid information on how to start a school year, making it a valuable resource that should be in every educator's library.

5.0 out of 5 stars So helpful!

M.B. · July 24, 2025

This book is CRUCIAL for any beginning teacher. It’s full of great information to ease your mind about beginning the school year. I recommend it to any teacher!

5.0 out of 5 stars Classroom Management

E. · September 13, 2025

Great book every teacher must have!

5.0 out of 5 stars Read This!!

h. · July 9, 2025

This is one of the most important books a teacher can read. I recommend reading it before you start your career, but I read it several years after I began teaching and I learned a lot of information that improved my classroom management and ability to really reach the students. Highly recommended!

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview for Teaching

M. · March 16, 2024

Beginner teachers as well as veteran teachers can learn something from this book. I found the advice on class seating/arrangements most helpful and interesting. There are some points that give too simplified of an explanation without nuance. For example, the short talk on not giving zeroes oversimplified research on this practice, and now administrators use the advice from this book to have a soft policy on student achievement with low expectations. Despite these problems, the book provides a good overview to be considered a recommended book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have

B.M. · June 29, 2025

Great for all teachers - I will review this book every year before starting a new school year. Great info for teachers of all levels.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with resources from websites

M. · July 20, 2025

Really great book that highlights all the questions you may have before the start of the school year. Great great resources that come along with the readings very helpful for recommend.

Excellent reference

C.C. · August 30, 2025

Excellent book for both new and seasoned teachers!

Could not watch DVD

A. · December 3, 2019

The book arrived, but I cannot seem to play the DVD. I would have liked to do this. I wonder if it is a zone issue. So sad.

An excellent resource

M. · August 19, 2024

An excellent resource for new teachers and a good read for veterans as well.

Super helpful!

R. · May 8, 2021

A fantastic guidebook for any first-year teacher. Pick and choose what you want to gain out of this book. It is absolutely great at laying out foundations such as classroom management. Highly recommended.

Great startup guide or refresher for teachers

A.C. · October 19, 2018

Very helpful insights and structures that help set up a framework for effective classroom teaching.

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