Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales brings much-needed inspiration to teachers, and brings together great stories about teaching from the 2009 National Teacher of the Year and all the 2009 State Teachers of the Year, as well as other teachers and stories of thanks from students. A great teacher gift all year round.
There’s always that one special teacher or student, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales regales all educators with its heartfelt, inspiring, and humorous stories from inside and outside the classroom. Stories from teachers and students about their favorite memories, lasting lessons, and unforgettable moments will uplift and encourage any teacher. A foreword by Anthony Mullen, 2009 National Teacher of the Year, and stories from all the 2009 State Teachers of the Year.
Loved it even though I am not a teacher! I thought this book was cute and funny, even though I am not a teacher! It reminded me that teachers are people too, as so often students forget just as kids forget that their parents were once young. I love that I can pick this book up anytime and read a short story to cheer me up or make me laugh. The stories are from both new and experienced teachers so you get to see both ends of the spectrum. It also covers good and bad kids, funny and embarrassing moments, and stories of bonding.Not all of the stories are funny at first, but they do make you smile and are inspirational. One of my favorite stories is called “The White Car,” and is about a teacher who accidentally hit a 9 year old boy who later ended up in her high school classroom! (They joked and bonded that year.) I think this book would make an especially great gift for any teacher, but then again I enjoyed it as a mom!I received this book to review, but it is 100% my opinion.
Inspirational stories for and about teachers Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales is an inspirational read! Every teacher from the novice to the experienced professional will laugh, cry, and nod their head in agreement as they read these incredible stories. 55 of these heartwarming tales are told by our very best and brightest educators – the 2009 Teachers of the Year! This book makes a great gift for the teacher in your life!
Rather disappointing. I love Chicken Soup books. I have over 100. But this particular book was written by many teachers that were “teacher of the year” in their respective states. Some of the stories were good, too many were simply OK…and way too many were disappointing. Disappointing due to the lack of knowledge on the part of the writer between than/then, etc. These were not simply matters of edit. There were also a few stories that did not truly END. They stopped. Big difference to the reader. I have not yet finished this book. Maybe because it just doesn’t measure up to the Chicken Soup family of stories that I am used to reading.