I have very strong feelings about this book. Personally, I think most of it is useless. If you have zero classroom management skills, it could be a helpful resource. However, Harry Wong has some bizarre ideas about the teaching profession, many of which I do not agree with. The most obvious example that springs to mind is his view on "dressing as a professional." (Yes, there is an entire section devoted to this.) He states that teachers should dress professionally because students see their parents leave home in business attire and that is what they have learned to equate with a professional adult. What schools has he been teaching in? In the rural school where I work, the majority of the parents are not leaving for work in suits. Most are a part of the working class where the focus is on making a living to feed your family, not on "looking like a professional."Anyway, I could rant about many other issues that I disagree with. I did give it two stars though, as beginning teachers may find some of the content useful. ( )

This book will always hold a sentimental place in my heart...but the information contained within is quintessential. New teachers should always, always read this book--and, of course, while I own this copy, I would highly suggest the purchase of the updated edition. ( )

If a teacher ever needed a refresher seminar, this book is it. It is the reference. Fred Jones has a similar book, and it too is a great reference tool. However, somehow Wong's book gets my first vote each time. You don't have to read it straight through. You can skip around and still not miss a beat of what you need to brush up on or need to be reminded of to get the classroom managed better and have the rhythems of learning take place flowingly. Whenever you think you are losing control in the classroom, just access this book and you will find your missing component. Sometimes the adjustment is very minute. And that is all it takes, the minute adjust to get your control back on track so that you are doing more than just crowd control. YOu can actually teach, the kids start to learn because they have been encased by the expectations of learning. ZMaleki ( )

Wonderful gift for new teachers. Great ideas for classroom management. Very practical. ( )

This small book changed the way I viewed teaching and how I structured my classroom. I think every student teacher should receive this book! The practicality of this book is priceless! ( )