{"product_id":"teach-kids-not-content-how-to-connect-with-students-and-love-teaching-again-paperback-softback-9781394351183","title":"Teach Kids, Not Content; How to Connect with Students and Love Teaching Again (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394351183","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTeach Kids, Not Content\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow to Connect with Students and Love Teaching Again\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you love teaching, the children you are teaching, and want to be a great and inspiring teacher with a lasting and life-improving impact, then this book is for you.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We have four grown children and nine grandchildren. These wonderful writings and tips are loaded with potentially life-changing ideas to raise happy, healthy, self-confident children. Read them and practice them daily, and see what happens!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brian Tracy, Bestselling Author of More Than 80 Books, Including Eat That Frog! and No Excuses!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rediscover your love for teaching and realize your worth! Julia Cook has shown her genius once again! Teach Kids, Not Content is an educational game changer! It offers both the “what” and the “how” for today’s children to succeed in our ever-challenging world. With impactful, authentic stories backed up by strong research, this is a slam-dunk book that you won’t want to put down!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr Michele Borba PhD, Author of Thrivers and The Unselfie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Teach Kids, Not Content is a must read for all K-12 educators. Every aspect of teaching and classroom life is presented in a realistic and doable manner. The author's words are driven by a key ingredient of effective teaching—Relationship building! Each highly readable chapter provides techniques and strategies that build connections with students. Written from classroom experience, Teach Kids, Not Content is an authentic difference maker for educators at any stage of their professional career.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Mary Jo Melvin, Professor of Education, Pennsylvania Western University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This timely book engages the reader to face important truths about teaching children. Julia Cook shares her experiences and heartfelt classroom stories alongside insightful step-by-step strategies. Teach Kids, Not Content showcases her love for children and how much she values their perspective. Julia encourages us to lead with our hearts when it comes to developing the minds of children.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bridget Barnes, Director, Common Sense Parenting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Teach Kids, Not Content highlights the importance of authentic connection and offers a call to each of us as educators to remember the 'why' that first brought us into this profession. Through stories and anecdotes, this book offers hope, humor, and a reminder of how, even in the smallest of moments, we can make a difference in the lives of our young students.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sarah I. Springer, Ph.D., LPC, ACS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a teacher, principal, and district administrator for 30 years, I highly recommend Teach Kids, Not Content to reinvigorate school staff. The book is practical and can bring value to individual teachers, book studies, and in professional development.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Christine Garbe, Owner and CEO, Fireweed Educational Consulting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJulia Cook (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394351183, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 14 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides educators with real-world tools to reconnect with students and rediscover the joy of teaching\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf teaching no longer feels like the calling it once was, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who Julia Cook wrote this book for. \u003ci\u003eTeach Kids, Not Content\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest guide for educators who want to reignite their passion for teaching by focusing on what really matters: \u003ci\u003ethe kids\u003c\/i\u003e. Drawing from decades of classroom and counseling experience, Julia delivers real-world strategies for building relationships, boosting mental wellness, and creating learning experiences that stick. She reminds us that the content we teach can never be more important than the children we teach it to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with relatable stories, research-informed insights, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book encourages teachers to reframe challenges as opportunities for connection and creativity. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, disengaged students, or shifting expectations, Julia’s approach offers practical tools to transform your classroom—and your outlook. Revealing why emotional connection is the key to lasting learning and teacher fulfillment\u003ci\u003e, Teach Kids, Not Content:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares powerful strategies to help teachers reconnect with students and rebuild classroom energy and engagement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to create emotionally positive learning environments that make lessons meaningful and memorable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers hands-on methods for managing stress, maintaining mental health, implementing behavior strategies, and finding sustainable joy in teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes authentic classroom stories that model empathy, humor, and hope in everyday situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for K-12 educators, school counselors, and education majors, \u003ci\u003eTeach Kids, Not Content\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for teacher preparation, classroom management, and social-emotional learning courses. It’s also an inspiring resource for in-service training and professional development programs focused on educator well-being and student engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction XIII\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e01 Teach Kids, Not Content 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Out of Survival Mode 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e02 I Need a Large Recharge! – Building Mental Wellness 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlug That Drain 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecharge 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplace 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e03 Building a Teacher’s Bag of Tricks 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop 10 Tricks 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e04 Hopeful Teachers Grow Hopeful Kids 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Tank Full 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Hope 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Hope 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHope in Action 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling Hope 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e05 Joy – It’s an Inside Job! 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Joy 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Others TRY TO Steal Your Joy 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on What You Can Control 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Candle Problem 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoyful Rigor 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e06 The Power of Concrete Visuals 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining with Your Senses 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete Visual Activities 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e07 Unlearning Helplessness – Motivating the Underachiever 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Failing System 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Underachievers 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReversing Underachievement 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Students Can Do 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Parents\/Families Can Do 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Teachers, Mental Health Professionals, and Administrators Can Do 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Society Can Do 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e08 Teaching Kids the Importance of GRIT! 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of GRIT 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Teach GRIT 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Overall Environment 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo Games Can Stifle GRIT 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e09 What I Tell Parents 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Appropriately Honest 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach and Model Good Communication Skills 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Succeed Needs 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach Your Child Bounce- Back Superpowers 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Kids Who Are Not Very Nice 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Make Friends 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild Academic Success 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid “Peerenting” 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch What You Share 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Separation Anxiety 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeach and Model Integrity 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Integrity 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Remembering 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth Trying 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Worry About It! 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