Children's Literature in the Elementary School

Children's Literature in the Elementary School
Author: Charlotte S. Huck
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Accompanying CD-ROM contains: McGraw-Hill children's literature database; a student study guide; and practical resources.

Children's Literature in the Elementary School

Children's Literature in the Elementary School
Author: Charlotte S. Huck
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Accompanying CD-ROM contains: McGraw-Hill children's literature database; a student study guide; and practical resources.

Elementary Children's Literature

Elementary Children's Literature
Author: Nancy A. Anderson
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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Teaching Tough Topics

Teaching Tough Topics
Author: Larry Swartz
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2020-01-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551389428

Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children’s literature. It focuses on topics that can be challenging or sensitive, yet are significant in order to build understanding of social justice, diversity, and equity. Racism, Homophobia, Bullying, Religious Intolerance, Poverty, and Physical and Mental Challenges are just some of the themes explored. The book is rooted in the belief that by using picture books, novels, poetry, and nonfiction, teachers can enrich learning with compassion and empathy as students make connections to texts, to others, and to the world.

Literary Discussion in the Elementary School

Literary Discussion in the Elementary School
Author: Joy F. Moss
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Offers a rich resource for preservice and practicing teachers who want to build, extend, or enliven a program in which students explore the expanding world of children's literature.

The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists

The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists
Author: Joanna Sullivan
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-01-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780787965952

This unique book is written for teachers, parents, librarians and anyone who is seeking quality literature for children (preschoolers through grade 6). The book is filled with wide-ranging lists of titles organized by grade level, theme, and content areas. This comprehensive resource simplifies your search by selecting the most useful information from websites, teacher resources, award listings, and publications that are available on children’s literature. For quick access and easy use, the lists are printed in full-page format and organized into five sections.

Big Ideas for Little Kids

Big Ideas for Little Kids
Author: Thomas E. Wartenberg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475804466

Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a "learner-centered" classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open-ended questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said.

Ten Mice for Tet

Ten Mice for Tet
Author: Pegi Deitz Shea
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2016-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 145214110X

It's time for Tet! This vibrant, unique counting book introduces children to the rich traditions of the Vietnamese New Year. A playful village of mice lead young readers through the joyful celebration, as exquisitely embroidered illustrations recreate ten scenes of preparation, gift giving, feasting, and firework displays. With simple text followed by an informative afterword, Ten Mice for Tet is a joyful tribute to a special holiday.

Children's Literature in the Classroom

Children's Literature in the Classroom
Author: Diane M. Barone
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1606239406

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K–6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. Lively descriptions of recommended books and activities are interspersed with invaluable tips for fitting authentic reading experiences into the busy school day. Every chapter concludes with reflection questions and suggestions for further reading. The volume also features reproducible worksheets and forms.