Teacher Tom's First Book: Teaching and Learning From Preschoolers

by Tom Hobson

Teacher Tom’s First Book is by turns a hilarious, thought-provoking, and moving exploration of the life and times of this world-renowned teacher and his little preschool in Seattle, Washington. Conceived as a “best of” compilation from the award-winning Teacher Tom’s Blog (http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com), this book encapsulates, in stories from the classroom, what makes his democratic play-based curriculum such a powerful way for young children to learn life’s most important lessons.

Genres: Education, Teaching, Parenting

272 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of the five-star-ness of this book came from reading the selected columns included on Teacher Tom Hobson's blog, although it was nice to see them grouped by topic. The topics themselves were unique for an education book--not the usual "classroom management" and "assessment"--which makes the book worth a look for any teacher, not just those who educate our youngest.

There's a lot to take in here; read slowly and reflect.

[Demimou · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book you can read about preschool (and not only) education. Teacher Tom describes a dreamschool. The one I would want to be part of. The one I would hope my children attend. The one our society needs.

[Tena Mae Holmgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boils down to treating children like people. Letting them play and work through their problems rather than solving their problems for them.