Education - Elementary

"There is a freshness to Purcell and Leppien′s approach transforming the curriculum into a platform for active investigation of our rapidly changing world. Your learners become 21st-century social scientists as they engage in probing timely issues and problems."--Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Curriculum Expert and AuthorPresident,...

This title uses rhythmic rapping and vibrant vocals to transform learning the times tables - whether it's rote learning, applying calculations or testing them. For times tables with a special x factor, these contemporary, cool songs are the place for kids to start.Author: Helen...

This new edition incorporates the whole Early Years age range from birth to five and includes old favourites alongside exciting new songs, rhymes and activities. The authors have fully revised this edition to support the 2012 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage...

Kaye Umansky's witty tale of Lincoln Green tights, girl power and boy-band hero, Robin, is sure to delight and entertain audiences and performers alike. Perfect for upper primary school performances, there are plenty of parts, large and small and a full quiver of show-stealing...

'Animals' has been especially designed for early years practitioners without any musical experience to help introduce music through popular topics. No music reading is required with this friendly, full-colour guide packed with photos and simple, step-by-step instructions on how to teach the songs and...

Songs and activities for 3-5 year olds based on popular topics. Includes a free CD for full audio support. Musical Steps: The Sea has been specially designed for early years practitioners without any musical experience to help introduce music through popular topics. No music...

Songs and activities for 3-5 year olds based on popular topics. Includes a free CD for full audio support. Musical Steps: Homes has been specially designed for early years practitioners without any musical experience to help introduce music through popular topics. No music reading...

This volume contains three mini-musicals. Each musical is themed around a celebration for a different season. It includes simple practice, costume and artwork suggestions, a free performance licence, a book, scripts and songs, melody lines and guitar chords for music readers and backing tracks...

Here's a fun way to teach and reinforce numbers 1 through 20! The 20 self-checking, 5-piece puzzles in the set are designed to help children count, recognize, and read numbers as well as perform basic addition. Each puzzle is unique-great for self-checking-and features a...

Promote a culture of kindness and boost students' self-confidence with this adorable bulletin board set. Students learn to give and receive compliments and celebrate the special contributions each student makes to the classroom. Includes 40 pieces: - We Are All Stars Rainbow banner (35...

Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School is a comprehensive book written by Dorothy G. Petersen that focuses on the fundamental principles of teaching and learning in elementary schools. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various teaching strategies and techniques that can...

"Intellectual Arithmetic: By Induction And Analysis" by Joseph Ray offers a comprehensive approach to learning arithmetic through the principles of inductive and analytical reasoning. Designed for elementary education, this book provides a structured method to develop mathematical skills. The inductive approach encourages students to...

"Selections for Memorizing" is a curated collection of literary excerpts designed to cultivate memory and appreciation for language in young learners. Originally required for the first eight years of elementary schools by the Education Department of New York State, this anthology offers timeless pieces...

"Arithmetic by Grades, Book 8" offers a comprehensive approach to arithmetic instruction, designed for inductive teaching, drilling, and testing. Originally published in 1894, this book provides a structured curriculum for students learning arithmetic, with a focus on building a strong foundation through practical exercises...

"Systematic Science Teaching: A Manual of Inductive Elementary Work for All Instructors" by Edward Gardiner Howe, originally published in 1894, offers a detailed guide to inductive teaching methods in elementary science education. This manual provides instructors with systematic approaches to engage students in scientific...

The Chinese language is now used by a quarter of the world's population and is increasingly popular as a second language. Teaching Chinese Literacy in the Early Years comprehensively investigates the psychology, pedagogy and practice involved in teaching Chinese literacy to young children. This...

This book is a practical, research-based, classroom-ready resource for English language arts teachers interested in learning how to incorporate culturally relevant pedagogy into all aspects of their instruction, including writing, reading, and vocabulary lessons. It also provides suggestions for building an inclusive classroom environment...

This text is specially designed to support student teachers in the school based element of their course. It provides accessible guidance, backed by numerous classroom examples, on the essential knowledge and skills needed to teach effectively. The chapters cover: * Classroom organisation * Planning...

"Igniting Change: A New Dawn in the Cyclical World of Education" is a captivating exploration into the world of education, peeling back the layers of tradition to uncover the dire need for transformation. The book presents a clear and compelling argument for why we...

This vital resource for early years and primary school trainees and practitioners explores a range of social and therapeutic strategies and interventions that will successfully support all children's sense of belonging.Author: Estelle TarryISBN-10: 1032723637ISBN-13: 9781032723631Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/2024Pages: 222Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w...

The Vygotsky Anthology brings together, for the first time, a selection of extracts from the best translations available of Vygotsky's writings, spanning the entire arc of his career.Author: Myra BarrsISBN-10: 1032581840ISBN-13: 9781032581842Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2024Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.42d

Sensory needs are often misunderstood and, as a result, neglected across many schools. Yet sensory needs are universal foundational building blocks at the base of both human and learning needs. This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory...

The Kinderchat Guide to Elementary School Projects takes the structure, philosophy, and child-centered, playful approach to learning most commonly seen in early childhood and shares how to scale and apply for the wider elementary school community.Author: Heidi EchternachtISBN-10: 1032328959ISBN-13: 9781032328959Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2023Pages: 208Format:...

This book explores early childhood teacher educators' lived experiences in designing and implementing intentional play-based approaches in teaching pre-service teachers.Author: Melanie K. FeltonISBN-10: 1032319143ISBN-13: 9781032319148Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2024Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.30d

This book is an essential guide for teaching arithmetic to third and fourth graders. Frank H. Hall's approach combines oral and written exercises to reinforce understanding of the subject, and it is easy to follow for both teachers and students. With plenty of examples...

This is a textbook designed for young students in Ontario, Canada. It includes lessons on reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as stories and fables designed to entertain and educate young readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

Oomi has a surprise for Yusuf and Isa. Join them as they uncover the surprise! With each beautiful scene written and illustrated by Zaheera Jina, this heart-warming tale shows us how important family is. "Here is a gentle and touching tale of familyhood; that...

This delightful collection of plays is based on famous Irish legends. The collection includes favourites such as Saint Patrick, the Children of Lir and the King with the Donkey's Ears. The scripts are simple and can be used as performance plays, reader's theatre or...

This delightful collection of plays is based on famous Buddha stories. The plays are simple, so it is very easy for children to memorise their lines. The cast list is flexible - more characters can be added, and existing characters can be changed or...

Dozens of activities to keep children challenged and on task! Use these activities as centres or worksheets to provide students with meaningful opportunities for learning during free time. Presents drawing, reading, writing and math in a fun way.Author: Demetra TurnbullISBN-10: 0978223489ISBN-13: 9780978223489Publisher: Chalkboard PublishingLanguage:...

All students can benefit from a deeper understanding of how our language works. Playing With Language shows elementary school educators (K-6) how to think about, talk about, and manipulate language out of context. This cognitive skill set, known as metalinguistic awareness, is an important...

In this insightful math resource for grades 3-8, popular professional developer Marian Small helps teachers understand and facilitate meaningful assessments to advance student understandings. Small shows new and veteran teachers how to do three fundamental things well: identify the most important math to assess;...

A fantastic collection of songs and rhymes with familiar tunes, teaches children the numeracy skills they need in fun and memorable ways.Tom Thumb's musical maths - the book which put the fun into the numeracy hour - is relaunching with a fresh new cover....

A songbook containing songs which have a PSE (personal social and emotional development) focus. So there are songs to help with taking turns, washing and dressing, and respecting ourselves and others.The Handy Band is another great songbook from Sue Nicholls, author of Bobby Shaftoe...

'I Like - Book 4' is the fourth out of five reading books in Series 1. Series 1 focuses on teaching students the core words 'I Like', along with a few secondary core words from the A.P.P.L.E. literacy program. All of our reading books...

'I Like - Book 5 VI' is the last of five reading books in Series 1. Series 1 focuses on teaching students the core words 'I Like', along with a few secondary core words from the A.P.P.L.E literacy program. The VI (vision impairment) books...

'Look - Book 3' is the third book out of five reading books in Series 2. Series 2 focuses on teaching students the core word 'Look', along with a few secondary core words from the A.P.P.L.E. literacy program. All of our reading books come...

The ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola, cello, and double bass player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner...

'Look - Book 1 VI' is the first out of five reading books in Series 2. Series 2 focuses on teaching students the core word 'Look', along with a few secondary core words from the A.P.P.L.E literacy program. The VI (vision impairment) books are...

Ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group...

Ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group...

Ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group...

Ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group...

First published in 1987, this title provides primary school teachers with ideas by which geographical skills and ideas can be introduced in the primary school. John Bale shows how teachers can build on children's 'private geographies' with practical learning strategies, examining approaches to the...

When a fourth-grade student, Jenny, was asked about reading, she stated: "I love to read, you get real neat ideas. I really like books about animals and biographies. I'm writing my autobiography now. Oh, I also really like Judy Blume books. " Her enthusiasm...

Snap Science Teaching Framework Year 4 provides sequenced lesson plans and high-quality resource sheets for every topic in the new Programme of Study. The materials have been developed with scientific enquiry at the heart and all lessons are stimulated by a question for children...

Snap Science Teaching Framework Year 1 provides sequenced lesson plans and high-quality resource sheets for every topic in the new Programme of Study. The materials have been developed with scientific enquiry at the heart and all lessons are stimulated by a question for children...

Snap Science Teaching Framework Year 2 provides sequenced lesson plans and high-quality resource sheets for every topic in the new Programme of Study. The materials have been developed with scientific enquiry at the heart and all lessons are stimulated by a question for children...

Supporting primary teaching students to develop deep subject knowledge in curriculum subjects beyond literacy and numeracy. Students on primary education courses have a significant breadth of subject knowledge to cover. This book, which is applicable to a range of curricula, including those of the...

Primary teaching is challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Schools are diverse and ever-changing communities where children and teachers learn alongside each other. When learning to teach, practical experience in the classroom is essential, as is learning from others and being able to reflect...