The Positive Classroom

Imagine a classroom in which children are deeply engrossed in learning, feel safe and cared for, and enjoy being in school. This essential classroom management text for early childhood and elementary teachers provides practical strategies for setting up the learning environment, engaging children, and creating a positive classroom climate. Author Muriel Rand offers a multitude of hands-on, concrete techniques for working with young children from diverse backgrounds in all settings.

This comprehensive and user-friendly guide offers teachers a step-by-step process for helping children with challenging behaviors. Both novice teachers and those with years of experience will gain new insights and classroom tools. The Positive Classroom presents the best hope for preventing burnout and finding joy in your teaching.

Muriel Rand, EdD, MSW, is Professor of Early Childhood Education at New Jersey City University and a national expert on children’s behavior and classroom management in urban settings. She is also the author of Thinking Deeper: Cases for Early Childhood Practice and Voices of Student Teachers: Cases from the Field.