Ken Almon

Finding Favor with Your Students: National Award-winning Educator Shares Strategies on Becoming the Teacher Your Students Would Choose Ken Almon

In Finding Favor with Your Students, veteran teacher Ken Almon outlines practical strategies teachers can use to build strong, lasting relationships with their students. Sharing wisdom gained during his twenty-plus years in the classroom, Almon gives the reader a glimpse into how he creates a classroom atmosphere that motivates students and transforms them into enthusiastic learners. The following are just a few of the strategies described in this book: Greet your students each daySmile a lotTeach people skillsBe accessible and approachableTake control of the classCompliment your studentsLights! Camera! Action! Work your students hardStay physically fitKeep your wordBe enthusiasticFind these and many more inside. Mr. AHe is there at all timesThere to speak to your heartThere when you need supportHe is there He is my teacher, mentor, encouragerI think he's amazing!-Paula Delgado, former studentThank you for the blessing of aTouching and gentle voiceI call out to my teacherMr. Almon, you're my choiceMy fifth-grade year, you let me know, The talent I possessSo I'm sending a prayer to you, And to your class, may GOD BLESS-Michael Btembke, former student