What all new and developing teachers need: the real basics of effective classroom management distilled in an easy-to-read guide they can quickly scan for time-saving tips or read in- depth to improve long-term performance. Three veteran teacher-authors explain the essentials: Setting up your classroom and establishing routines Pacing the curriculum and dealing with transitions and interruptions Preventing the most common discipline problems and effectively handling them when they occur Selecting the right instructional strategy to fit the students and the information to be learned