The Art of Teaching Children by Phillip Done is by far the best book that I have read on elementary education. It is full of heartfelt stories but also practical, doable advice for excellent lessons that build core memories for kids. Too many educational books are either meta to the point of being useless or require me to fundamentally change who I am to implement their recommendations. Philip’s suggestions fit with any teacher that puts kids first. It would be a great gift for any K-8 teacher in your life. 📚