Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators

Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators
Author: Phil Schlemmer
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1575427052

Build children’s proficiency with oral and written communication, promote social and emotional learning (SEL), and help students work toward standards while developing critical skills they’ll need in later grades. This practical and unique resource presents 18 classroom-tested projects, called “openings,” in core curricular areas. Students research topics and present what they have learned to their peers with this kids-teaching-kids approach to differentiated, project-based learning. Projects align with content standards in core curricular areas. Digital content includes the book's reproducible forms (customizable and printable) and three bonus openings.

Communicating with Kids

Communicating with Kids
Author: Stephanie Davies-Arai
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2015-01-28
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1784621080

Confused by all the conflicting parenting advice you hear? Not sure who is right or what to do? Well, relax and read this book. Ever wondered why your child gets more upset the nicer you are? Or why your child is always arguing with you, doesn’t listen or seems intent on doing the opposite of what you want? Now you no longer have to worry – Communicating with Kids has the answers. This new book explains how so often children are not resisting our messages but the way we are sending them. It demonstrates why some of the ways we communicate lead to exactly the opposite of the behaviour we want, and provides methods to tweak your language and approach so that children are willing to help you. So much of the parenting advice we hear works against a child’s developing brain, so this book shows you how to work with it instead – which makes all the difference. Once you understand the difference between what you are saying and what your child actually hears, life with children becomes so much easier. This book is all about communication because apart from that, there’s no other advice you need; the best way to bring up your child is to be yourself and do it your way. Communicating with Kids is a book guaranteed to help all parents, whether they veer towards the methods of Penelope Leach or Supernanny, or have never read a parenting book before. It is not based on any parenting ideology, but on genuine experience with a wide range of children. It is a plain-talking book that presents communication methods that work, so parents gain the confidence to be themselves.

Confident Parents, Confident Kids

Confident Parents, Confident Kids
Author: Jennifer S. Miller
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1631597752

Confident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents—and the kids they love—hone their emotional intelligence so that they can make wise choices, connect and communicate well with others (even when patience is thin), and become socially conscious and confident human beings. How do we raise a happy, confident kid? And how can we be confident that our parenting is preparing our child for success? Our confidence develops from understanding and having a mastery over our emotions (aka emotional intelligence)—and helping our children do the same. Like learning to play a musical instrument, we can fine-tune our ability to skillfully react to those crazy, wonderful, big feelings that naturally arise from our child’s constant growth and changes, moving from chaos to harmony. We want our children to trust that they can conquer any challenge with hard work and persistence; that they can love boundlessly; that they will find their unique sense of purpose; and they will act wisely in a complex world. This book shows you how. With author and educator Jennifer Miller as your supportive guide, you'll learn: the lies we’ve been told about emotions, how they shape our choices, and how we can reshape our parenting decisions in better alignment with our deepest values. how to identify the temperaments your child was born with so you can support those tendencies rather than fight them. how to align your biggest hopes and dreams for your kids with specific skills that can be practiced, along with new research to support those powerful connections. about each age and stage your child goes through and the range of learning opportunities available. how to identify and manage those big emotions (that only the parenting process can bring out in us!) and how to model emotional intelligence for your children. how to deal with the emotions and influences of your choir—the many outside individuals and communities who directly impact your child’s life, including school, the digital world, extended family, neighbors, and friends. Raising confident, centered, happy kids—while feeling the same way about yourself—is possible with Confident Parents, Confident Kids.

Speaking Up Without Freaking Out

Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
Author: Matt Abrahams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781465290472

50 Scientifically-Supported Techniques to Create More Confident and Compelling Speakers

Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom

Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom
Author: Vickie E. Lake
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1575423677

"Based on field trials with over 2,000 students and 215 educators, this one-of-a-kind resource presents all the background knowledge and skills needed to effectively use service learning in preK and primary classrooms. Rich in both theory and practice, the book reflects the tenets of the National Association for the Education of Young Children's(NAEYC) developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), combining community service with differentiated curriculum-based learning to meet the academic and social needs of young children in meaningful ways. Sample lesson plans are based on tested classroom projects and correlated to national service learning, Head Start, and core content standards. It includes dozens of ready-to-use templates for lesson planning, surveying, assessment, evaluation, permissions, and documentation. An accompanying CD-ROM offers customizable versions of the book's forms along with additional sample lesson plans and a PowerPoint presentation for use in preservice and professional development"--

Raising Confident Kids

Raising Confident Kids
Author: Nadim Saad
Publisher: Best of Parenting Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780993174353

Confidence and self-esteem are key to children's happiness and success. Unfortunately, in trying to help develop these traits, parents can increase their children's anxiety and make them afraid of making mistakes without realising it. Raising Confident Kids will equip you to avoid common pitfalls and create positive parenting habits. Bestselling parenting coach Nadim Saad draws on the latest research in child psychology, neuroscience and the Growth Mindset to offer parents 10 practical ways to nurture their children's self-esteem and ensure that they grow to become happy and confident adults. Discover the 5 typical mistakes that can affect children's self-esteem and how to avoid them Quickly learn and apply step-by-step solutions to grow your children's confidence and self-esteem Help your children develop a Growth Mindset so that they embrace new challenges and are unafraid of making mistakes Gain practical understanding of how to apply these tips and techniques to family life thanks to real-life examples

Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom

Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom
Author: Susan Winebrenner
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1575425815

A gold mine of practical, easy-to-use teaching methods, strategies, and tips to improve learning outcomes for students who score below proficiency levels. This fully revised and updated third edition of Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today’s Classroom provides information on integrated learning, problem solving, and critical thinking in line with Common Core State Standards and 21st-century skills. It reflects the use of technology and schoolwide cluster grouping in support of all students and includes proven, practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. Sidebars throughout highlight special information for working with students on the autism spectrum; “tech tips” describe technologies that are especially useful for kids with LD. Digital content includes all of the book’s customizable forms, additional content organization charts, and a PDF presentation for book study groups and professional development.

Positive Parenting

Positive Parenting
Author: Rebecca Eanes
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1101992204

"This is a must-read for every family that yearns to create peace and harmony.” --Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent Tired of yelling and nagging? True family connection is possible--and this essential guide shows us how. Popular parenting blogger Rebecca Eanes believes that parenting advice should be about more than just getting kids to behave. Struggling to maintain a meaningful connection with her two little ones and frustrated by the lack of emotionally aware books for parents, she began to share her own insights with readers online. Her following has grown into a thriving community--hundreds of thousands strong. In this eagerly anticipated guide, Eanes shares her hard-won wisdom for overcoming limiting thought patterns and recognizing emotional triggers, as well as advice for connecting with kids at each stage, from infancy to adolescence. This heartfelt, insightful advice comes not from an "expert," but from a learning, evolving parent. Filled with practical, solution-oriented advice, this is an empowering guide for any parent who longs to end the yelling, power struggles, and downward spiral of acting out, punishment, resentment, and shame--and instead foster an emotional connection that helps kids learn self-discipline, feel confident, and create lasting, loving bonds.

See It, Be It, Write It

See It, Be It, Write It
Author: Hope Sara Blecher-Sass
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1575427656

Improve students’ writing skills and boost their assessment scores with lessons that are aligned to state and Common Core State Standards for English language arts. Students learn how to use acting and visualization as prewriting activities to help them produce lively, personalized responses. Easy-to-use checklists guide students to include specific elements in their writing and to demonstrate skills that are assessed on standardized tests. Add fun while infusing 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, and communication. A detailed chapter on differentiation helps teachers reach all students, and dozens of complete writing prompts and reproducible forms make this a ready-to-use resource for anyone charged with preparing students for state-mandated standardized tests. Digital content includes all of the customizable reproducible forms from the book.

HOW TO WRITE YOUR OWN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

HOW TO WRITE YOUR OWN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Author: DAVID SANDUA
Publisher: David Sandua
Total Pages: 250
Release:
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation with this book that guides you step by step in the art of writing your own autobiography. It is not just a manual; it is an invitation to dive into the depths of your life, to explore your experiences, your triumphs and your failures. Discover how to structure your narrative, whether chronologically or thematically, and how to infuse your unique voice on every page. Learn how to engage your readers from the first line and keep their interest throughout your story. This book gives you the tools to analyze and reflect on the significant events that have shaped your character and values. It also teaches you how to approach sensitive topics with sensitivity and how to balance objectivity with subjectivity in your storytelling. But that's not all; you'll also find practical advice on editing, revising, and publishing your work, as well as ethical and legal considerations you shouldn't overlook. Whether you want to share your story with the world or simply leave a legacy for future generations, this book is your ideal companion on this introspective journey.