Book excerpt: Roll Up Your Sleeves, Get to Work . . . Teach the Children is a book about the challenges as well as the motivation a teacher goes through when you want the best for the students you teach. This book provides strategies for teachers whether this is your first year or if you are a veteran teacher. This book will inspire you to open your mind and expand your creativity. Teachers will be able to pick and choose the ideas from this book that will enhance their teaching strategies or skills. Hopefully, this book will transfer you from great to excellent in the teaching field. So, teachers, get ready to roll up your sleeves, get to work...teach the children!