Education - Elementary

The curriculum in many primary schools, in recent history, became worryingly narrowed such that children were　being prepared for tests more than their lives were being enriched with a variety of knowledge, skills and experiences. It is clear that it is the latter that enables...

The third edition of this popular text uses music and drama to promote learning across the curriculum and with all types of learners. Based on arts integration standards, differentiated instruction techniques, and current research, Creative Drama and Music Methods provides the theory along with...

The Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing series of books provides a flexible, but structured resource for developing writing skills, which both you and your pupils will enjoy. The activities address many of the Programmes of Study for writing composition in the 2014 National Curriculum...

This book presents, in 11 chapters, a comprehensive look at the school superintendent that will be welcomed in the fields of education management and policy. Many different perspectives are represented: studying the school manager (Glass, Kowalski and Glasman), minorities in the profession (Ortiz and...

Drawing on a series of recently conducted classroom workshops and live interviews with the authors, this inspiring book examines five popular children's authors: Philip Pullman, J.K. Rowling, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Browne, Jacqueline Wilson and the genre of comic books. Four genres are explored in...

When we think about school principals, most of us imagine a figure of vague, yet intimidating authority--for an elementary school student, being sent to the principal's office is roughly on par with a trip to Orwell's Room 101. But with School Principal, Dan C....

"Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife," wrote John Dewey in his classic work The School and Society. In School, Society, and State, Tracy Steffes places that idea at the center of her exploration of the connections between...

Help students improve their mastery of the English language and acquire the keys for understanding thousands of words by studying Greek and Latin word parts (prefixes, root words, and suffixes). This is one of the most complete, usable presentations of vocabulary development using word...

Nursery World Professional Book of the Year 2022 Children are naturally mathematical in their play. They play with mathematics. Early years' practitioners often struggle to make mathematics relevant and engaging for their young learners. In their play, children are naturally mathematical yet practitioners are...

YES, STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND SUCCEED IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS! ELEVATE!'S DETAILED CURRICULUM SHOWS YOU THE WAY.All children are gifted, capable of learning, and capable of succeeding academically and socially. After-school program practitioners simply need to be equipped with the proper tools to facilitate their...

Synthesizing research on metacognition and intersecting it with studies on second and foreign language writing, Sin Wang Chong puts forward a conceptual framework of metacognition and metacognitive knowledge that is employed as an analytical lens to examine junior secondary EFL students' writing proficiencies. The...

Originally published as a special issue of the journal Theory into Practice, this text examines innovative practices and research relating to Dual Language Education (DLE) in the US. Offering a variety of perspectives, contributors consider how dual language learning can benefit English-speaking and partner-language...

A design-minded teacher facilitates learning that is flexible, creative, and collaborative-with a healthy mix of critical thinking, trial and error, failure, and success. In The Cardboard Classroom, authors Doug Robertson and Jennifer Borgioli Binis offer practical guidance and sample projects developed from Robertson's authentic...

The book investigates how Chinese professional learning communities (PLCs) shape the professional practice of teachers and their psychological well-being.Adopting a mixed research approach, the author explores the influence of PLCs on teachers' self-efficacy, commitment and job satisfaction in a number of schools in Shanghai,...

Harness the power of messaging to create a positive school culture and increase school and community collaboration. Written for school leaders, this title is divided into three parts. Each part helps readers to maximize their role as chief communicators with different stakeholders: students, teachers,...

Kitties come in all shapes and sizes, colors and types.Pretty Kitties takes you on a fantastic ride through kitties galore where you'll learn and experience all the diversity the kitty world has to offer.A Short book written and illustrated by international bestselling author K....

Geographical activities and projects inspired by the best fiction and nonfiction literature help kids investigate the world.Author: Nancy Chicola, Eleanor B. EnglishISBN-10: 1555919650ISBN-13: 9781555919658Publisher: Fulcrum PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1999Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 11.01h x 8.67w x 0.39dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 01/01/2000 pg. 164

Thanks for checking out another addition from Curious Kids Press.In this book you will find 15 amazing animal facts accompanied by high quality photos At the end of this book you will also discover 5 quiz questions for testing your knowledge.This book is perfect...

What'll I do if I don't get my way is written in a rhyming style with creative illustrations that identify feelings that a child might encounter if they do not get everything they want or have everything their way. It encourages positive reactions to...

'Where do babies come from?' The prospect of this age-old question is one that causes significant apprehension for many professionals working with children, but this isn't where the anxiety ends. This book argues that it is essential to have clear strategies to support children's...

Add some spark to math time with these creative, lively games and activities that build skills in addition and subtraction. Using dominoes, playing cards, number cubes, and other manipulatives, children explore doubles, make 10, decompose numbers, solve simple word problems, and more. Perfect for...

At the turn of the twentieth century, the United States was faced with a new and radically mixed population, one that included freed African Americans, former reservation Indians, and a burgeoning immigrant population. In The Autobiography of Citizenship, Tova Cooper looks at how educators...

This volume offers an impressive collection of ideas to enhance education submitted by the heads of some of America′s leading schools. The broad range of concepts will be of interest to any teacher who is committed to creating an outstanding school.Author: Naesp NaespISBN-10: 0803961774ISBN-13:...

If your students enjoy solving mysteries, they'll love the activities in Science Sleuths. Forensic science is an ideal vehicle for teaching the nature of science as well as basic science concepts. Besides teaching students to think like scientists, forensic science activities also help them...

Trans and gender-expansive (TGE) youth deserve a safe and empowering space to engage in high quality school music experiences. Supportive music teachers ensure that all students have access to ethically and pedagogically sound music education. In this practical resource, authors Matthew L. Garrett (he/him)...

Teen author, Adom Appiah motivates children to take positive actions. The book is based on Appiah's bestselling book, Kids Can Change the World where he shares a 12 step process and motivational stories on how kids can turn their passion into progressAuthor: Adom AppiahISBN-10:...

This volume is the result of the clinical, administrative, and advocacy experience that Dr. Plenk gained during the growth and development of The Children's Center in Salt Lake City. Using the day-treatment group therapy model, young children with emotional problems have been helped to...

Join Mrs. T, her teaching partners and her Kindergarten children on their journey to stay outside for at least part of every day, every weather. "Troupers" are created as they play and learn in sun, fog, snow, rain; in the Fall, Winter and Spring....

A comparison of the development of expertise in preschool teaching in China, Japan, and the United States. In Teaching Expertise in Three Countries, Akiko Hayashi shows how teachers from Japan, China, and the United States think about what it means to be an expert...

CHILD, FAMILY, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY: SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT, now in its Eleventh Edition, offers an excellent introduction to socialization grounded in a powerful conceptual framework--Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model of Human Development. Examining how the school, family and community influence children's socialization, this trusted text addresses...

Packed with the latest research-based instructional strategies, Zimbalist/Machado's EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES IN LANGUAGE ARTS, 12th edition, teaches you how to best interact with children to promote appropriate language development as well as how to create a print-rich environment in the classroom. Activities throughout this...

INFANTS AND TODDLERS: CAREGIVING AND RESPONSIVE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, Tenth Edition, guides you through the acquisition of skills necessary to provide high-quality care for infants and toddlers in any educational setting. Each chapter incorporates new research results and scholarly articles, and new and extended boxed...

Packed with hands-on tips, Beaver/Wyatt's EARLY EDUCATION CURRICULUM: A CHILD'S CONNECTION TO THE WORLD, 8th Edition, shows you how to conduct observations and assessments, plan and implement a curriculum, set up an inclusive child-centered environment, plan developmentally appropriate activities in 11 subject areas and...

Nilsen's WEEK BY WEEK: PLANS FOR DOCUMENTING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, 8th Edition, provides an overview of accepted observation and recording methods, including examples and guidance about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Each chapter summarizes a developmental domain to focus your observation skills as you...

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, Twelfth Edition, is written for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of creative and aesthetic development, the importance of arts experiences in childhood, supporting creativity in children, expanding creative approaches to teaching and integrating creativity across...

Nearly every state has independently adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), making this practical guide an indispensable resource for PreK-2 teachers and teachers-in-training. Leading authorities explain each of the English language arts (ELA) standards and vividly show how to implement them. The book...

Nearly every state has independently adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), making this practical guide an indispensable resource for grades 3-5 teachers and teachers-in-training. Leading authorities explain each of the English language arts (ELA) standards and vividly show how to implement them. The...

A textbook on the didactic organization of teaching and learning processes attempts to live up to an ambitious claim. The latter should also be the yardstick for this publication since it addresses students at teacher training colleges, schoolteachers and trainers in industrial training departments....

What other day is there? This is it!! A line in the sand, a schedule made, goals set out on paper and in our hearts, so let's go!! Let's live this 24 hours as well as we possibly can!! Get after it!! Love it!!...

A safe space to let your inner unicorn speak freely. A Beautiful Journal to express your inner thoughts and deep emotions. 100 Colored Unicorn themed Pages! Great for taking notes, writing poetry and stories. Dimensions 8.5 x 11 inches Hard Cover exterior Small enough...

Make reading easy and fun for early elementary readers with this ready-to-use book packed full of proven Orton-Gillingham (OG) reading resources. Whether you're a teacher or parent of a struggling reader or a child with dyslexia, you can get help with this book of...

An essential reference for all elementary teachers This comprehensive resource contains useful lists on all the subjects elementary teachers need, from core content to tips on classroom management to advice for students on study skills. The lists highlight vital areas of interest including reading,...

These colorful, fun stickers give practical study information to reinforce basic language and math skills. Each sticker is 4 X 4. Stick them on a desk top or stick them in a notebook or folder. Perfect reference guides to reinforce what is being taught.Includes...

The Art of Teaching Science emphasizes a humanistic, experiential, and constructivist approach to teaching and learning, and integrates a wide variety of pedagogical tools. Becoming a science teacher is a creative process, and this innovative textbook encourages students to construct ideas about science teaching...

Together, School Rampage Shootings and Other Youth Disturbances and its accompanying downloadable resources provide a complete toolkit for using early preventative interventions with elementary-school age children. In ten thoughtful, clearly written chapters, both new and experienced practitioners will find a wealth of research- and...

Now in its Fifth Edition, this text applies current theory to classroom practice by providing, in each chapter, a brief explanation of major concepts followed by guided practical experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting reading assessment techniques. The Fifth Edition is revised and updated...

Is my singing good enough? What should I do with instruments? How can I create a rich and exciting musical environment which will allow for both child and adult led musical activity?Singing, dancing and music-making comes naturally to young children, but we as adults...

What ethical dilemmas face researchers who work with young children? Researching Young Children's Perspectives critically examines the challenges and complexities of rights based, participatory research with children. Rather than approaching these dilemmas as problematic issues, this book positions them as important topics for discussion...

Drama is increasingly being recognised as a valuable pedagogy for language learning as it can harness children's imaginations and stimulate their desire to communicate. Second Learning Language through Drama draws on current theories of additional and foreign language learning and illustrates through practical case...

Now in a new format Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 8-10 brings together material from Sue Palmer's popular Speaking Frames books for years 3 and 4. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening,...