Theme Play

Theme Play
Author: Gary Zingher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2006-06-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313090750

Out of his years of experience in working with children, Zingher identifies some of the powerful and evocative themes of childhood, and explores why these touch children so deeply. He encourages professionals who work with children in school, camp, club and library settings to consider using these themes to develop thoughtful and creative programs and units of study. Included are recommended books and videos that illustrate each theme, questions for discussion, possible starting points (readalouds, stories to be told, sensory experiences, interesting objects etc), follow-up activities, and examples of fully described and developed thematic journeys. In this time of standards and accountability, this book reminds us of the joy of teaching and learning, and the power of the imagination.

For Girls Only

For Girls Only
Author: Laura Dower
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250089697

Hey, Girls! Wanna have some fun? Here is a collection of everything great about being a girl! Are you ready to give the best sleepover party ever? Or the best pedicure? Make fortune-tellers, friendship bracelets, and collages? You'll learn about the coolest women in history, sports, and science. The greatest chick flicks to watch with your girlfriends and the best girl songs for dancing. Plus, there's real-life advice: how to be a responsible baby-sitter, get a summer job, remember your locker combo, and . . . save the world (as only a girl could do). You go, girl!

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Author: Esmé Raji Codell
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781565123083

Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.

American History Math

American History Math
Author: Jacqueline B. Glasthal
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1996
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780590965682

American History topics such as Colonial America, the Pilgrims, Paul Revere's ride, are the springboards for math problems including, estimation, measurement activities, and more! For use with Grades 4-8.

The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents

The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents
Author: Randy Colton Rolfe
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1462014496

Throughout her seven secrets, Rolfe models how parenting can be the most fulfilling work of our lives. Linda Aronson, author of Big Spirits, Little Bodies Every parent has the innate power to be successful. But life can get in the way. It is hard to be at your best when you are tired, angry, rushed, surprised, preoccupied, or just too busy. But then you may have to deal with regret, frustration, or guilt, or a hurt or angry child. In The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents, author and family therapist Randy Colton Rolfe shares the core attitudes which will prepare and empower you to be successful in any parenting situation. With her powerful approach of prepared, holistic, responsive parenting, you can master all these parenting goals and more: Setting appropriate limits that stick Promoting safe relationships Inspiring learning Nurturing your childs spirit Rebuilding after negative feelings Fostering good judgment Venting parental frustration harmlessly Resisting unhelpful criticism from outsiders Encouraging your child to speak up with respect Enjoying your child totally, without reservation In The Seven Secrets of Successful Parents you will discover new options, helpful case histories, amusing anecdotes, valuable research, dialogues, and meditations to help you raise happy, healthy, productive children. Watch your parenting success grow!

Guide to Math Materials

Guide to Math Materials
Author: Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1997-02-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0313079722

Now it's easy to locate the materials you need to implement the new NCTM math standards. Organized by such math topics as problem solving, estimation, number sense and numeration, and geometry and spatial relationships, this book shows users where to find manipulatives and materials, such as attribute blocks, pattern blocks, clocks, scales, multilink cubes and prisms, calculators, and sorting toys. It also lists specialized math books, computer software, and a host of other learning materials (e.g., activity cards, puzzles, posters, games, reproducibles). The author briefly describes each product, cites grade level when given, and explains possible applications. Products of exceptional quality and value are highlighted, and the addresses of publishers and suppliers are given. A real time-saver! Grades K-4.

Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms

Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms
Author: Janet C. Richards
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2003-05-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135644640

This text gives prospective and practicing teachers a comprehensive understanding of how to teach multiple literacies in elementary arid middle school classrooms. All of the Iiteracies—dance, music, visual arts, popular culture, media, and computer technologies—are integrated with reading and writing. Balanced treatment is given to theoretical perspectives and practical applications. The text also features authentic cases written by preservice teachers, and commentaries on the cases from practitioners and university professors. The cases are designed to prepare future teachers for the PRAXIS teacher certifying exam and others offered in many states. Three theoretical chapters support the practical applications: Chapter 1 addresses the benefits of writing and analyzing cases and the specific attributes of exemplary teaching cases, and offers guidelines for teachers to author their own case narratives and questions for analyzing and discussing case issues with peers; Chapter 2 discusses the role of electronic symbol making and multiple sign systems in children’s literacy and how children use symbols to receive and express meaning; Chapter 3 offers a theoretical framework that helps define and enable teachers to use the new literacies of Internet technology, and provides a strong rationale for expanding traditional definitions of literacy.

Boys' Life

Boys' Life
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1979-08
Genre:
ISBN:

Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.