The kind of classroom environment that students experience is critical to the development of their own behaviour. Peter Clutterbuck has compiled an essential collection of ideas and activities to help the busy teacher be an effective teacher and at the same time build a positive classroom environment.

Topics covered include:

• Activities for a positive start to the day
• Clever ways to attract and keep students' attention
• Thoughts for the week
• Indoor gardening
• Getting to know each other
• Classroom displays
• Student roles
• Games for forming groups
• Co-operative rule-making
• Student rewards