Apples & Chalkdust

Apples & Chalkdust
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2008-07-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1439105537

You probably don't have to think very hard to recall a dedicated teacher who touched your life in a lasting way with encouragement and inspiration...teachers just have a way of knowing exactly what to do or say to help children and teens reach their highest potential. No wonder so many parents and kids are looking for a way to say thank you and return some of that inspiration. In this delightful, revised and updated, 10th Anniversary Edition, veteran educator Vicki Caruana meets teacher's right where they are, in the midst of flying chalkdust and papers to be graded. She provides refreshment and practical insights for embracing the challenges of teaching with renewed vigor and creativity.

Apples and Chalkdust Notes

Apples and Chalkdust Notes
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781562923815

All students need encouragement and someone to tell them "You did a great job!" or "I appreciate your hard work." In Apples and Chalkdust Notes, veteran educator Vicki Caruana gives you simple yet fun notes to communicate positive affirmations to your students. Inspired by the best-selling Apples and Chalkdust series, these encouraging notes only take seconds to prepare, but will show your students you sincerely care about them and spur them on toward excellence. Included are 60 four-color, tear-out notes with stickers to seal them. Show your students how special they are to you!

Four Walls With Tomorrow Inside

Four Walls With Tomorrow Inside
Author: Scott Ober
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2009-01-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1462837301

Do you marvel the power of the pillars of our society? Who made them become mighty individuals? We have strong and wise leaders. Various professionals abound in every corner of the world. Have you tried to ask who helped them become who they are? In this expression of deep gratitude and appreciation, author Scott Ober will relate to us about the delicate responsibilities of teachers and the vitality of principals' commitment to make the finest people in society. See how this can be done through empowerment rather than through power. Read about his experiences and his efforts/happiness of being part of making a difference in the lives of many individuals. Look into the Four Walls With Tomorrow Inside and feel the nobility of being a teacher.

Educating Your Gifted Child

Educating Your Gifted Child
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781581343564

Advise on a wide range of topics about gifted children, from the characteristics of and myths about gifted kids to matching teaching and reading styles and handling family dynamics. Includes many of her own experiences and those of other parents, as well as experts in the field. Provides lists of resources and support groups to help parents in making educational choices for gifted children fromp preschool age and up.

Kisses of Sunshine for Teachers

Kisses of Sunshine for Teachers
Author: Becky Freeman
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2005
Genre: Teachers
ISBN: 0310247675

A salute to those who show up every morning to one of the most important jobs in the country---teaching. No matter the personality of the teacher or the ages of kids that they teach, nobody can make it through a typical teacher's week without the sunshine of God's love and laughter pouring its light on his or her life.

When Teachers Pray

When Teachers Pray
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2004
Genre: Teachers
ISBN: 0805430954

Caruana attempts to educate, equip and empower teachers to seek real educational reform and to pray their issues and turn their challenges into God's glory.

God Answers Prayers

God Answers Prayers
Author: Allison Bottke
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736915877

Offering practical guidance and emotional support, thesemoving narratives highlight Godâs faithfulness in every circumstance. Readerswill meet people who learn to put their confidence in God, call on Him to calmtheir storms, and find peace in His presence. Some stories describe God at workin everyday experiences, and others describe His intervention in onceâinâaâlifetime situations. âGodâs Most Precious GiftââAdaughter helps her father to know the Lord at the end of his life. âPerfect StrangersââLifelong friends become lifelong prayer partners. Â âBeautiful Feetâ...Praying through physical handicaps. These testimonies focus on timeless, universal themes suchas love, forgiveness, salvation, and hope, and provide a powerful andpassionate look at how prayer can inspire, encourage, change, and heal.

Apples of Gold for Teachers

Apples of Gold for Teachers
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780764227929

This helpful devotional focuses on the core issues facing teachers, points them to God, and helps them live out their beliefs in the classroom. Appropriate for private and public school teachers, as well as those who homeschool.

The Organized Homeschooler

The Organized Homeschooler
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2001
Genre: Christian education
ISBN: 9780739423394

A collection of tried-and-true homeschooling ideas to help achieve a balance between the home and classroom.

Prayers from a Teacher's Heart

Prayers from a Teacher's Heart
Author: Vicki Caruana
Publisher: Honor Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2002
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781589199521

You can change a life... One student and on prayer at a time! Where do you turn for help in moments of discouragement? Decision? Disappointment? Demand? Who is there to celebrate with you in times of discovery and delight? Friends, family, colleagues, and yes, students can be wonderful sources of encouragement and support. But no one can touch us with the depth of grace and mercy as our Heavenly Father. He brings peace, comfort, strength, and renewed vision to every challenge and situation we face as teachers. Prayers from a Teacher's Heart is designed to help you bring your joys and sorrows, victories and defeats before the One who knows you best--and loves you most. As you pray, you will notice a sometimes subtle, sometimes dramatic, yet always real difference in the lives of your students. But the biggest difference will begin in your heart as God Changes you through the power of prayer.