Education - Elementary

Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Classic Children's Literature contains 12 high quality extracts from classic children's stories and is perfect for developing reading strategies as children move through Key Stage 2. Each of the extracts from classic children's literature is accompanied by eight...

School Leadership for Refugees' Education examines how educational leaders shape and lead different practices to meet refugee students' educational needs, while also considering issues of equity and social justice. It presents cutting edge theoretical understanding and rich first- hand research findings which points out...

Collaboration. Empowerment. Student Leadership. These buzz words get a lot of press, but what do they really mean for today's students? Can students really handle the responsibility of leading the class? Can they actually learn what they need to if they are working together...

Read, Write, & Spell is a complete homeschooling guide--preschool thru Grade 3--that shows parents how to teach language skills at home. It contains a collection of hands-on activities to help children discover the joys of reading and writing, one step at a time. The...

Enter Aesop's imaginative and wacky world of Brave MICE, SLY FOXEs, and Proud PEACOCKS. Follow the adventures of the grateful LION who repays a debt, a slow and steady TORTOISE who wins the race and a very lazy GRASSHOPPER who finally gets his comeuppance....

NOTE: NEW LOW, LOW PRICE ONLY $10.95. This is the 2019 edition of the Alpha-Phonics and How To Tutor (Phonics) Companion Workbook. The Alpha-Phonics and How To Tutor Phonics Companion Workbook is designed to be used with either of Samuel L. Blumenfeld's two great...

This book is not just for classrooms or families with overweight or unhealthy kids--every family that has children with televisions, computers, and/or video games under one roof should take care to exercise regularly. 'Tweens spend as much time sitting down watching TV, playing video...

John Mighton's revolutionary JUMP at Home: Grade 2 workbook, now available as a PDF for the first time for at-home learning."John Mighton's JUMP program has demonstrated powerfully that, with the right instruction, no one need be left behind in math." -- New York TimesJohn...

An essential resource that all teachers will appreciate Written by two experienced teachers, "Preschool Classroom Management" offers solutions and suggestions to help you tackle behavior issues in the classroom. Chapters include working with challenging behaviors, teaching alternative behaviors, building a caring community in the...

"Since Poetry Aloud Here was published in 2006, poetry written for young people has gained interest as an educational tool. This revamped and expanded follow-up guides educators toward innovative ways to use poetry and establish an atmosphere that encourages individual participation and creativity. Blending...

Supply teaching can be very difficult - if it's not the students that are being difficult it's the permanent members of staff. Michael Parry provides one hundred ideas on how to handle the pitfalls of being a supply teacher in a primary school. The...

Winner of the 2018 Literacy Research Association's Edward B. Fry Book Award Both authors have received the 2023 NCTE Outstanding Elementary Educator in the English Language Arts Award Drawing on examples of teaching from elementary school classrooms, this timely book for practitioners explains why...

Professional developer Marian Small shows teachers how to uncomplicate the teaching of algebra by focusing on the most important ideas that students need to grasp. Organized by grade level around the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Small shares approaches that will lead to...

Educators at all levels want their students to develop habits of self-directed learning and critical problem-solving skills that encourage ownership and growth. In The Learner-Directed Classroom, practicing art educators (PreK-16) offer both a comprehensive framework for understanding student-directed learning and concrete pedagogical strategies to...

Dedication to social justice teaching is important; yet putting one's ideals into practice in American schools is a challenging task. This book goes beyond theory and idealism to fully explore the value and impact of implementing social action and social justice activities in the...

Every early care and education program deserves a qualified and competent supervisor. This pioneering text continues to address the special needs of administrators and staff to help them expand and improve their supervisory skills. The first to provide guidelines and practical suggestions for staff...

Finally, a curriculum that promotes academic excellence while giving students the skills to make connections that matter!Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages(R), this curriculum uses research-based techniques that will help teachers and students establish both human and academic...

The Sourcebook for Teaching Science is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory,...

In this comprehensive resource, two veteran primary teachers share a multi-faceted approach to teaching writing that seamlessly combines the use of powerful mentor texts, strategy lessons, and the traits--ideas, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Their yearlong plan--organized month-by-month--includes ideas for interactive...

Literature and Language Teaching is for teachers and trainers who want to incorporate literature into the language classroom. It is suitable for teacher trainers, teacher development groups or teachers working on their own. The book contains tasks and activities which encourage reflection on some...

Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and...

This book gives a voice to the middle child through colorful illustrations and humorous self-reflection. Though the older child seems to have freedom and the youngest child seems to get everything they want, the middle child will learn that his/her place is right where...

Little Princess Rani and her friends are excited to celebrate the spring festival of colors, Holi, except her pet elephant, Bindi. Bindi is a very clean elephant and does not like to get messy by playing with colored powder in this festival. But Rani...

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...

Welcome to another Kids Explore animal book for kids In this book, you will discover exciting facts about the featured animal. Be sure to pay attention, because at the end of the book, you will be tested for your knowledge.Check out all the other...

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...

'Music Express' - the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' - is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National...

Inside Out: Your Body is Amazing Inside and Out and Belongs Only to You is an innovative approach to child abuse prevention that is body-positive, affirming, and empowering. Replacing programs that place the burden on prevention on the child, the diverse children in this...

A book for children teaching them about Grenada, its people, history, culture and natural attractions.Author: Diafra Thomas NunezISBN-10: 1461087198ISBN-13: 9781461087199Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2012Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.18d

Join the world of balloons, pancakes, and musical instruments--just a few items to help improve early literacy in the library, the classroom, and at home. Literacy-builders covered range from music and instruments to magnetic letters, alphabet beads, and food. Literacy is a popular topic...

In Activist Art in Social Justice Pedagogy approaches to using activist art to teach a multicultural curriculum are examined and critiqued.Author: Shirley R. SteinbergISBN-10: 1433134977ISBN-13: 9781433134975Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/10/2017Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 5.70h x 8.70w x 0.70d

Through the artful science of portraiture, The Pedagogy of Teacher Activism presents the stories of four teacher activists-how they are and have become social change agents-to uncover important pedagogical underpinnings of teacher activism.Author: Michael Adrian Peters, Keith CatoneISBN-10: 1433134365ISBN-13: 9781433134364Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International...

This is a collection of narratives that will transform the teaching of any faculty member who teaches in the STEM system. The book links issues of inclusion to teacher excellence at all grade levels by illuminating the critical influence that racial consciousness has on...

Less than fifty percent of African American students graduate from high school. Their educational failure is built into the racial structure of curriculum, standardized testing, teacher preparation programs, and even teacher recruitment pathways. Shut Up and Listen argues that African American students should be...

Teaching Primary Art is an introductory textbook for those training to teach and support learning in art in the primary school. The book first explores the underpinning philosophy and pedagogy of teaching and learning art, including why we teach it; planning and assessment; and...

There are many ways to answer the math problems in this book--and that's exactly what children need to build their mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills. They try different methods to solve the same math problem, using manipulatives, drawing, or writing. Because there is...

How many ways can you answer a math question? In this book filled with open-ended problems, there is no one correct answer. Children learn to look at the same math problem in different ways and solve it using manipulatives, drawing, or writing. Because there...

Watch students' vocabulary flourish as they read high-interest science text passages. Each weekly packet comes with three reproducible sheets that introduce four vocabulary words through a short, engaging article and reinforce students' learning through a variety of activities. A cumulative assessment and a fun,...

Find out how Math Workshops engage students and increase learning. This practical book from bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton explains why Math Workshops are effective and gives you step-by-step instructions for implementing and managing your own workshop. You'll find out how to... create a...

Now in its third edition, Nature and Young Children promotes the holistic development of children by connecting them with nature. It offers practical advice on how to set up indoor and outdoor nature play spaces as well as encouraging environmentally responsible attitudes, values and...

Bringing together a diverse cohort of experts, STEM in Early Childhood Education explores the ways STEM can be integrated into early childhood curricula, highlighting recent research and innovations in the field, and implications for both practice and policy. Based on the argument that high-quality...

Challenging dominant discourses in the field of early childhood education, this book provides an accessible introduction to some of the alternative narratives and diverse perspectives that are increasingly to be heard in this field, as well as discussing the importance of paradigm, politics and...

Do not let the stress of the edTPA assessment get the best of you. Here is a book written in simple, everyday language that explains and encourages you how to overcome it. From the heart and mind of someone that just slayed the edTPA...

Book 2 of The Stewart Writing Program fills the huge gap in today's standard curriculum: grammar. But it does so in a way that is logical, relevant, and fun. Yes, here the students will find the parts of speech, the phrases, and the clauses,...

This Grammar Book is like no other. Your Warrior will learn...all the grammatical concepts from proper nouns to subject/verb agreement and everything in between. They will also learn Ourstory and Afrikan Values. Every sentence is a conversation. Gone are bland Eurocentric sentences, replaced by...

Mometrix Test Preparation's PECT PreK-4 Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: Practice test questions...

I spent my summers growing up at the Jersey Shore and many of those summers as an ocean lifeguard. As you can imagine, I am very comfortable in the ocean. During those summers, 13 children drowned after hours when the beaches were not guarded....

Hands-On Physical Science immerses students in the world of real-life chemists and physicists. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will engage in fascinating experiments while building STEM skills. This book is packed with activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday...

The best-selling Differentiating Instruction With Menus series has helped teachers nationwide differentiate instruction for their high-ability learners with easy-to-use menus and exciting tools to challenge and reach gifted and advanced students in the classroom. Each book includes an updated, student-friendly rubric that can assess...

Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the Past provides primary source lessons that focus on teaching U.S. history through inquiry to middle school students. Students will be faced with a question to answer or problem to solve and will examine primary sources for evidence...