TEACH Like Your Hair's on Fire
Squith, R. (2007). Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56. New York, NY: Viking Penguin

Part one
There's no place like home: How Room 56 creates a safe haven, and provides children with shelter from the storm

According to Esquith, the most important relationship a teacher should establish with a student is one of mutual respect and trust.

The first day a school should not be filled with rules, regulations and consequences. Rather, it should be a time to get acquainted with each student and ensure them that this classroom is not managed by fear but trust.

Furthermore...

• "Children depend on us, so be dependable"
• "Discipline must be logical"
• "You are a Role Model"

Part Two
The Method:
A few simple ideas to enchance a child's development

READING FOR LIFE
"Reading is a foundation of life, an activity that people who are engaged with the world do all the time." (Squith, p. 82)

WRITING
"Reading maketh a full man, Conference a ready man, and Writing an exact man." (Francis Bacon)

ADD IT UP
"We want our children to understand the power of numbers, to appreciate that mathematics is both relevant to their lives and FUN." (Esquith, p. 134)

WE WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN
"We can't afford to miss a single opportunity to help a child get stronger-and correcting a test is as good an opportunity as any." (Esquith, p. 172)

ART LOVER
"Students involved in arts education are learning about things far beyond the art they study." (Esquith, p. 219)

PUT ME IN COACH
"The playground, when used properly, can be just as effective as the classroom." (Esquith, p. 249)