Sammy and His Behavior Problems: Stories and Strategies from a Teacher's Year

In a flash Sammy darts his hands into the bin of Cuisenaire® Rods on my arm, pulling out an additional big double handful for himself. Quietly, I hold out my hand for Sammy to return his double handful. "Just a few, Sammy," I remind him calmly. As quickly as he had grabbed the rods, Sammy throws them at my face. Rods rain down. The look on Sammy's face shows that he's as surprised as I am. His classmates look stunned.

Thus begins Caltha Crowe's year-long journey with a challenging but charming third grader. Through rich and engrossing stories, complemented with journal entries sharing her doubts and struggles, triumphs and "Aha!" moments, this experienced teacher draws you into her "never quit" efforts to help Sammy gain control of his behavior so that he-and his classmates-can learn.

This book will give you strategies and structures you can use to help the "Sammy" in your own classroom. It will also tug at your heart and remind you of your best intentions in becoming a teacher.