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Searching for the best books for teachers? Whether you’re a new teacher looking for some extra insight into the role or you’re a current teacher looking for some read inspo, here are some of the best books for educators.
There are many different ways to save on your favourite teacher books, from Waterstones discounts to saving money on your audiobooks with Audible discounts for teachers.
Whatever kind of book you enjoy, our Teachers Book Club has money-saving options for you.
The Teachers - Alexandra Robbins
In this gripping year-in-the-life account, Alexandra Robins goes behind the scenes to tell the truth about the shocking and inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. From a toxic staff clique to the struggles of a special ed teacher and the challenges in scheduling both work life and life outside of the classroom. This book covers some of the biggest issues facing teachers today.
In this gripping year-in-the-life account, Alexandra Robins goes behind the scenes to tell the truth about the shocking and inspirational stories of three teachers as they navigate a year in the classroom. From a toxic staff clique to the struggles of a special ed teacher and the challenges in scheduling both work life and life outside of the classroom. This book covers some of the biggest issues facing teachers today.
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Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
This laugh-out-loud funny book is as original and vibrant as its protagonist, Chemist Elizabeth Zott. She’s not your average woman and she’d be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman anyway! Set in the early 1960s, Zott shows us the unscientific view of equality and the daily struggles she faces. This is an inspiring book with a courage every classroom should have.
This laugh-out-loud funny book is as original and vibrant as its protagonist, Chemist Elizabeth Zott. She’s not your average woman and she’d be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman anyway! Set in the early 1960s, Zott shows us the unscientific view of equality and the daily struggles she faces. This is an inspiring book with a courage every classroom should have.
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Redefining Student Success – Ken Kay & Suzie Boss
This book promises the future of learning and how it requires bold educational leadership and a redefinition of what a successful student is. Here you will see reflection prompts that help you recognise your strengths and the next steps you need to take them further. This book brings some insight and clarity to education priorities – which may be the refresher you’re looking for after a while in the profession.
This book promises the future of learning and how it requires bold educational leadership and a redefinition of what a successful student is. Here you will see reflection prompts that help you recognise your strengths and the next steps you need to take them further. This book brings some insight and clarity to education priorities – which may be the refresher you’re looking for after a while in the profession.
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Books for Early Readers – Our Classroom Recommendations
Looking for books for early readers to share with your class? When it comes to reading, we’ve all got to start somewhere. And there are many good books out there for beginning readers. Let’s take a look at some of our top recommendations of books for young readers!
Are You My Mother? - P.D. Eastman
This popular book for early readers has been around for some time and was published back in 1960. It has remained popular with early readers ever since and is part of Random House’s Beginner Books series. This caters to young children ages 3 to 9. It follows the story of a baby bird in search of his mother and has become an easy-to-read, must-have classic that all early readers will love.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle
If you’re trying to find the best children’s book, no young reader’s bookcase is complete without The Hungry Caterpillar. This 1969 is popular with children due to the illustrations throughout and the interesting plot. The story follows a very hungry caterpillar that eats a variety of different foods before pupating and becoming a butterfly. As well as being a fun read, it also includes counting, days of the week, food items and teachers about a butterfly’s life cycle.
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – Dr Seuss
This Dr Seuss classic is a simple rhyming book that is perfect for beginning readers. It follows Jay and Kay and the amazing creatures they have for friends and pets. It encourages early readers to count and rhyme while learning to read. It’s also fun, cheerful and easy to read.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A book club is a reading group of people who choose to read the same book over a specific period of time and then get together afterwards and discuss it. Traditional book clubs meet up on a regular basis at a certain location (usually once a month) to talk about the book they’ve just read and pick the next book they are going to read. Some book clubs are focused on a specific topic or genre, while others simply read whatever the members feel like. Modern-day book clubs now include meet-ups over video calls or following reading lists.
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Our Discount for Teachers Book Club is really straightforward, and by signing up as a free member of Discount for Teachers, you can gain access to all our discounts. If you want to read the latest bestseller or an old classic, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With our discount, you can explore whole new worlds for less with our books discounts.
Plus, we will keep you up to date on everything book-related. From the best summer reads for teachers, to how you can get your students and fellow teaching staff hooked on reading too, make sure you visit this page regularly to see our top picks to read for the month (and amazing discounts).
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To become a member of our Discount for Teachers Book Club, all you have to do is sign up for free and you will gain access to all our discounts. Then simply pick a book and get reading!
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Yes! With our Discounts for Teachers, all teachers and education staff can sign up as free members and reap the rewards. From Waterstone discounts to Routledge Academic book discounts, teachers can get money off their books both inside and outside the classroom.
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To run a book club you simply need to get a group together of individuals who love to read. Whether that means reading a physical book, using a kindle, or diving into an audiobook, simply pick the first book you are going to read and set a deadline that it must be read by. Usually, a book club pick is monthly. Then once you have all finished you can get together (either in person or virtually) and discuss your thoughts.
Running a book club is a great idea if you are keen to get your students more involved in reading outside of the classroom. Or you may decide to start up a Teachers Book Club… with our help of course. We have all the information and resources you need.
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Book clubs and reading groups are a great way to get both students and teachers into reading more. From an adult book club that can be run from the staff room to kid's book clubs and summer reading groups, there are lots of different ways that you can start a book club that everyone can enjoy.
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Our teacher book discounts are available at a range of high street stores. These include Waterstones discounts, WHSmiths discounts, Audible discounts, Wordery discounts, Routledge discounts, and Books2Door discounts.