Title: Useless
Product review: Perhaps they do things differently in New York state than they do in Arizonia, but this book's activities and ideas are [useless for me.]Problem Number One: Yes, sometimes a substitute teacher will go in with virtually no plans, but generally the teacher's planbook is open and available and anyone can figure out how to proceed with the daily tasks. Rapport builders, and your own activities are not needed, there is work to be done.Problem Number Two: The discipline section was the main reason that I purchased this book. Yet, the very few pages about it recommended ridiculous advice. It is NOT a good idea to give attention to a troublemaker and let HIS good behavior earn the rest of the class "free time". Also, this whole "free time" concept is outlandish. The children when not assigned a task or activity go wild. Letting them "talk quietly" is a complete joke....I was really disappointed with it and have returned it.
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