EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 4 MIN
#103- My Teacher Bookshelf: How Harry Wong's Classroom Strategies Still Work Today
from Teachers Impact Podcast · host Shanimarie Ogilvie
In this episode, I share how The First Days of School by Harry Wong shaped my classroom management approach and why its core strategies still work today. Learn about clear procedures, consistency, and positive expectations—and how I’ve adapted these ideas for modern classrooms. If you want more practical tips, check out my classroom management ebook featuring the Level Up! System. Grab your copy here! Follow me @teachersimpact and let me know your favorite teaching book!
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My Teacher Bookshelf: How Harry Wong’s Classroom Strategies Still Work Today In this episode, I dive into The First Days of School by Harry Wong—an education classic that shaped my approach to classroom management from day one. Discover the key strategies that still hold up in today’s classrooms, how I’ve adapted them over time, and why clear procedures and positive expectations make all the difference. Whether you’re a new teacher or seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to revisit a proven classic and level up your teaching game. Grab my new classroom management ebook for even more practical tips and my step-by-step Level Up! System. Link is in the show notes.
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#103- My Teacher Bookshelf: How Harry Wong's Classroom Strategies Still Work Today
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