I really enjoyed the simple way the ideas for classroom management were presented 1-2-3 Magic in The Classroom. There’s explanation, followed by examples and scenarios. The concept is an equally easy one to implement in the classroom – I tried it out the last month of school and found it really effective and plan to continue using it in the future. Note: In the new school semester, I’ve found that I use it very loosely in connection with my Love & Logic strategies. It works well together, if you don’t get too hard core with it.
For me, the 1-2-3 method is the “meat” of the book – for stop behaviors. They have a whole other section for “start” behaviors focusing on rewards and relationships and – while that’s useful for sure, I don’t think that’s really the area most of us struggle with. At least not me.
The narration was enjoyable and easy to listen to, though I could see wanting a physical copy to refer back to more easily. I found myself leaving little bookmarks throughout so I could refer back to parts as I was implementing in my own classroom.
I’ve always wondered how books like this would be on audio. I’ve seen text books on audio, but have never tried them. Part of me really wants to try one, just for the sake of it. I’m glad you found this one helpful.
I liked it well enough, but yeah, I do think these books are better in print. It’s just better to be able to make notes and easily refer back to them.