Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind: Thoughts on TeacherhoodClose Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind by Phillip Done is one of those incredibly heartfelt, charming books that make you laugh and cry at the same time. Since my son is in third grade, it also provides me unique insight into his classroom through his teacher's eyes. Phil has 25 years of teaching under his belt and he knows that despite the changes in technology with computers and gadgets, kids are still kids.
Here's a short sample of why Phil Done remembers why he loves being a teacher:
When I asked the class where french fries come from (I was looking for potatoes) and Eric said McDonald's, when Ronny wanted to know if there is such a thing as a left angle, when Evelyn was shocked to find out that I get paid, when I asked the class to give me a synonym for laugh and Greg said LOL, and when Juan looked at my cuff links and said, "My dad wears handcuffs, too" - I remembered.If you can't get enough of Phillip Done, check out his previous book, 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny.
32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching*** If you'd like your own copy of Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind, leave a comment below. ***
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This giveaway ends November 21, 2009 at 11pm EDT and is open to residents of US and Canada.
Special thanks to Phillip Done for providing copies of both books for the giveaway and review.
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