Sammy and his behavior problems: stories and strategies from a teacher's year

Pt. 1. Beginnings: the first six weeks of school. Getting to know Sammy

Friends

Tantrums, writing struggles, and the beginnings of self-control

Pt. 2. Settling in: October through December. Coaching for success

Days of peaceful learning, days of turmoil

The passion study

Pt. 3. Growth in the new year: January through March. Easing back into the rhythms of school

Progress in "the friends department"

Relationships with other adults

Moving toward independent learning

Pt. 4. The end of the year: April through June. The totem pole project

Celebrating growth at parent-student-teacher conferences

Book clubs

The last six weeks of school.