This book is about managing a responsive classroom and teaching children to care. The aim of every chapter and technique is the creation of self-controls and community, defined as the capacity to care about oneself, others, and the world. The 16 chapter topics are: (1) goals of self-control and community; (2) techniques of the first 6 weeks of school and their extension through the rest of the year; (3) basic classroom rules and how children can be involved in their creation; (4) a system of logical consequences for children's actions; (5) problem-solving class meetings; (6) a time-out procedure; (7) approaches to children who engage in power struggles; (8) ways to approach problem-solving with individuals and groups based on a teacher's ability to notice and reflect; (9) the powerful link between words and actions; (10) the use of specific language by children and teachers; (11) different ways teachers can invoke authority, such as the Golden Rule, rules for safety and order, and personal rules; (12) formation of "Clear Positives," or basic ideals; (13) social arrangements and expectations; (14) class and group expectations for learning content and procedures; (15) individual expectations; and (16) "critical contracts." The conclusion addresses the idea of authentic teaching. Six appendixes and a 43-item bibliography of books, articles, audiotapes, songs, videotapes, and other resources are included. (TJQ)