8 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2020

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I know what you’re thinking… leigh: another book release? I know, I know, but I promise this one is good! Also, as an avid reader, is there such a thing as too many books? I do not think so! But, it’s almost 2020. It’s that time of year when everyone kicks back and enjoys some much-needed time off for the holidays. For me, this time of year is perfect for reading in bed, on the couch, or upstairs in the game room while my kids play. sometimes that reading involves books that are just fun reads or books that are meant to make me better in the new year. Either way, the eight books I’m sharing today are definitely some of my must-read books for teachers in 2020!

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1. mindfulness in the classroom: mindful principles for social and emotional learning by season mussey

Could you turn a corner without hearing the words “mindfulness” in 2019? I do not! That’s why I love this book for any teacher who wants to bring mindfulness and peace into their classroom. This book touts that mindfulness can increase teacher effectiveness, so why not give it a try? The book includes eight key principles for mindfulness that will support social and emotional learning for teachers and students. Mindfulness asserts that these principles will lead to greater empathy, kindness, self-awareness, integrity, self-control, and honesty in your classroom. yes please! also includes sample ideas and lessons for bringing these principles into your classroom.

check it out on amazon here!

2. go see the principal: true tales from the school trenches by gerry brooks

Written by gerry brooks, primary school principal and youtube sensation, you know this book will be full of laugh-out-loud moments only teachers could appreciate. Gerry brings his own brand of humor as he shares practical advice on topics such as parent-teacher conferences, assessments, lunchtime reflections, and parenting loop. Get ready to giggle, giggle and shake your head as you read this one! While you’re waiting for this book to be delivered, be sure to check out Gerry’s YouTube channel.

check it out on amazon here!

3. Take Control of the Noisy Classroom: From Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds (Super Effective Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers in Today’s Toughest Classrooms) by rob plevin

If you’ve been lurking in any teacher FB groups at all these past few years, then you’ve seen the never-ending cries for help when students just won’t quiet down. That’s why Plevin’s book made it to this year’s must read books for teachers list. In his book, Rob Plevin explains a proven, step-by-step plan for successfully managing the most challenging individuals and groups in today’s toughest classrooms. Packed with powerful, fast-acting techniques – including a novel routine to get any class quiet in 15 seconds or less – this book helps teachers across all age groups connect and succeed with hard-to-reach, reluctant learners. Can I get an amen!?

check it out on amazon here!

4.less is better: the courage to focus on what matters most by angela watson

Angela is no stranger to my “must reads” lists. One of her previous books, Unshakeable topped the list in 2018. I’m excited to share she’s back to embark more wisdom in her signature calm and matter-of-fact way with her newest book, Fewer Things, Better. In a time where teachers are pressured to do #allthethings, Angela urges us to focus on what really matters. This book will help you find the courage to do fewer things so that what remains can be done even better. Want to hear more from Angela? Be sure to check out her website, The Cornerstone for Teachers.

check it out on amazon here!

5. sketchnoting in the classroom: a practical guide to deepening student learning by nichole carter

Looking for a new way for students to work through ideas? We’ve all done “brain maps”, but have you tried sketchnoting? Sketchnoting has been popular in the “creative community” for a few years now as a way to think through projects and ideas. Now, author Nichole Carter, brings this magic to the classroom. In her book, Nichole shows how sketchnotes can help students retain new material and build connections to larger concepts.

Not convinced by the idea? The book also includes a discussion of the brain science behind sketchnoting. It also includes ways to teach students how to identify patterns and apply them effectively in their notes. There are also lesson ideas for annotating sketches in content areas, including science, social studies, English language arts, and math. plus, this strategy would go really well with boogers!

see it here on amazon!

6. when less becomes more: making room for the slow, the simple, and the good by emily ley

Another repeat author for our must-read books for teachers list, Emily Ley shares more about making more from less in her newest publication, When Less Becomes More. Teachers know better than anyone how quickly this fast-paced world can burn out even the brightest of stars. In this book, Emily takes her readers on a journey out of that overwhelmed over-scheduled hole and shows them how to fill their wells with the nourishment that only true connection can provide. She also presents some radical concepts that push against the tethers of modern life, with the promise that more of the good stuff comes when we say yes to less of what keeps us empty. See her two other books, A Simplified Life and Grace Not Perfection.

check out this book here on amazon.

7. adequate yearly progress: a novel by roxanna elden

The reviews say this debut novel by Roxanna Elden is,” a funny but insightful look at teachers in the workplace…reminiscent of the TV show The Office but set in an urban high school (The Washington Post),” and any book that is compared to one of my favorite TV shows is a must-read in my book.

Follow as a new history teacher, kaytee mahoney records her texas high school teacher’s drama on her blog. Get ready to meet some interesting teacher types and lots of laughs!

Get it on pre-order here!

8. eleanor oliphant is completely fine: a novel by gail honeyman

Ok, here’s one that is just for you. You as a person, not a teacher, mother, wife, just you. (And it’s also a Reese’s Book Club so you know it’s going to be good!) That’s what makes this one is a must read book for teachers.

The book is about Eleanor Oliphant, a woman who struggles with the right social skills and tends to say exactly what’s on her mind. nothing is missing in his carefully scheduled life of avoiding social interactions. weekends are spent eating frozen pizza, drinking too much vodka, and talking on the phone with mom. But Eleanor’s life is about to change when she meets Raymond, the awkward and deeply unhygienic guy from her office. Later, she and Raymond save Sammy, an old man who has fallen on the sidewalk, and the three of them become the kind of friends who rescue each other from the life of isolation they’ve been living. And it’s Raymond’s big heart that will ultimately help Eleanor find a way to mend her deeply damaged one. Did I mention it’s going to be a movie soon? I can’t wait!

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and those are my must reads for teachers in 2020. I hope you find at least one that speaks to your book-loving heart (if not all!) if you’re looking for a perfect laugh for teachers, some new techniques for improve your craft or ready to make some classroom management tweaks, here’s to a wonderful new year!

You can check the lists for the last three years by clicking on the links below.

must read books for 2019
must read books for 2018

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8 Must Read Books for Teachers in 2020 – The Applicious Teacher

1. mindfulness in the classroom: mindful principles for social and emotional learning by season mussey

2. go see the principal: true tales from the school trenches by gerry brooks

3. Take Control of the Noisy Classroom: From Chaos to Calm in 15 Seconds (Super Effective Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers in Today’s Toughest Classrooms) by rob plevin

4.less is better: the courage to focus on what matters most by angela watson

5. sketchnoting in the classroom: a practical guide to deepening student learning by nichole carter

6. when less becomes more: making room for the slow, the simple, and the good by emily ley

7. adequate yearly progress: a novel by roxanna elden

8. eleanor oliphant is completely fine: a novel by gail honeyman

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