About the book
Read Rafe Esquith's posts on the Penguin Blog.
The New York Times bestseller that is revolutionizing the way Americans educate their kids-\"Rafe Esquith is a genius and a saint\" (The New York Times)
Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith has won numerous awards and even honorary citizenship in the British Empire for his outstandingly successful methods. In his Los Angeles public school classroom, he helps impoverished immigrant children understand Shakespeare, play Vivaldi, and become happy, self-confident people. This bestseller gives any teacher or parent all the techniques, exercises, and innovations that have made its author an educational icon, from personal codes of behavior to tips on tackling literature and algebra. The result is a powerful book for anyone concerned about the future of our children.
Editions of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670038152
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143112860
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101201916
Read an Excerpt
Read Rafe Esquith's posts on the Penguin Blog.
The New York Times bestseller that is revolutionizing the way Americans educate their kids-\"Rafe Esquith is a genius and a saint\" (The New York Times)
Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith has won numerous awards and even honorary citizenship in the British Empire for his outstandingly successful methods. In his Los Angeles public school classroom, he helps impoverished immigrant children understand Shakespeare, play Vivaldi, and become happy, self-confident people. This bestseller gives any teacher or parent all the techniques, exercises, and innovations that have made its author an educational icon, from personal codes of behavior to tips on tackling literature and algebra. The result is a powerful book for anyone concerned about the future of our children.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire about?
Read Rafe Esquith's posts on the Penguin Blog.
The New York Times bestseller that is revolutionizing the way Americans educate their kids-\"Rafe Esquith is a genius and a saint\" (The New York Times)
Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith has won numerous awards and even honorary citizenship in the British Empire for his outstandingly successful methods. In his Los Angeles public school classroom, he helps impoverished immigrant children understand Shakespeare, play Vivaldi, and become happy, self-confident people. This bestseller gives any teacher or parent all the techniques, exercises, and innovations that have made its author an educational icon, from personal codes of behavior to tips on tackling literature and algebra. The result is a powerful book for anyone concerned about the future of our children.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching skills and techniques
Where can I read a sample of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670038152
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire?
Rafe Esquith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670038152) and paperback(ISBN 9780143112860) and ebook(ISBN 9781101201916)
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