This survival guide helps elementary school teachers successfully manage their classrooms. Some of the techniques are also appropriate for middle and high school teachers, church school teachers, and preschool teachers. The 24 chapters focus on important classroom management issues, and each chapter includes quick tips for immediate use. A resource list offers materials available for in-depth study on topics found in the 24 chapters. The chapters are as follows: (1) Sweating the Small Stuff; (2) Setting up Your Classroom; (3) Planning; (4) Implementing Lessons; (5) Promoting Positive Behavior; (6) Handling Student Speeches, Projects, and Presentations; (7) Being Aware of the Talents, Needs, and Styles of Your Students; (8) Questioning; (9) Assessing and Grading Progress; (10) Assigning Homework; (11) Catching up Absentees; (12) Handling the Paperwork; (13) Planning for Substitutes; (14) Using Volunteers; (15) Managing Field Trips; (16) Handling Classroom Parties, Plays, and Special Events; (17) Making Parent Contacts Productive; (18) Getting Along with Administrators; (19) Avoiding Burnout; (20) Serving on Committees; (21) Making the Most of Professional Development; (22) Presenting at Faculty Meetings or Conferences; (23) Interviewing for a New Position; and (24) Relax! (SM)