Education - Elementary

Since the release of the first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA has been at the forefront in promoting the standards and helping science educators become familiar with and learn to navigate this exciting but complex document. Later, when the final...

Phonemic awareness is a critical component of reading. It is the ability to hear and manipulate the spoken parts of words. (It falls under the umbrella of phonological awareness). Phonological and phonemic awareness activities change the reading brain and can bridge the gap between...

Mr. Lumberjack is horrified when he discovers his forest in shambles. A journey takes him to the culprit and a surprise ending leads to a valuable lesson.Author: Erica M. Bergh, Rick E. BerghISBN-10: 0994796250ISBN-13: 9780994796257Publisher: Beacon Mount PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2015Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.50h...

Perhaps not since Ralph Tyler's (1949) Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instruction has a book communicated the field as completely as Understanding Curriculum. From historical discourses to breaking developments in feminist, poststructuralist, and racial theory, including chapters on political theory, phenomenology, aesthetics, theology, international...

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what you need to class and add your own notes - all at an affordable price. For loose-leaf editions that include MyLabTM or MasteringTM, several versions may exist...

One of the most problematic areas in the teaching and development of literacy appears to concern children's interactions with non-fiction books. Many surveys and reports have commented on the tendency for children to do little more than copy out sections of non-fiction texts. The...

Best practices to help you start the school year in a powerful way! This third edition of the bestseller Keys to the Classroom provides new teachers with strategies for establishing classroom procedures and building a foundation for a successful first year. Readers will find...

This book is suitable for every generation. If you are bored and want to learn something new, this book is the perfect one for you Grab yours today Recommended: Home Schooling Children Teachers ( As worksheets for students) People, who want to have fun...

Starting phonics with your little one before they start school?This new guide from Accolade Press contains everything you'll need to introduce your child to phonics prior to their enrolment in formal education. Rich in information, ideas, and activities, this guide will not only allow...

Series 1 -MY Deen Books By UmSaleem. Teach your kids the five pillars of Islam in a little colorful book they will cherish for as long as they can. This book is a 2 in 1 With one side in Arabic and One side...

The authors, junior high students and best friends David and Asa, along with best-selling author Marya Washington Tyler, took the kind of gooey, slimy, disgusting science facts that students love and turned them into hilarious math problems. Intriguing problems await your students in this...

"Somewhere under the icy blanket of Cozy River, lived a shiny little pebble as quiet as he could be..." Sometimes the most unlikely character can bring hope and a sense of family when it is needed the most. With a little bit of humor,...

This penmanship writing book is designed to assist learning writers master the art of standard block printing to lower case to sentence case, with the help of guide lines. This 8 inches by 11 inches workbook has 170 pages.Author: Creative Designs PublishersISBN-10: 1546651381ISBN-13: 9781546651383Publisher:...

How to Produce an Internet Radio Show at Your School provides all the necessary information for anyone to produce a successful Internet radio show. From defining roles and responsibilities and preparing for broadcasts, to details of production activities and how to raise money for...

This book contains practical ideas and techniques for supporting children's communication development. It explores the science behind emotional regulation and the role of the adult, and shows how understanding the impact of emotions and communication can help early years educators improve the outcomes of...

Educating Children Outdoors is a resource for educators interested in spending extended periods of time in nature with their students. Bringing over two decades of experience working outdoors with teachers and students, Amy Butler offers curricular guidance on nature-based lessons that align with K-12...

81 Questions for Parents highlights the most important questions parents should ask about school, with insightful answers that include school secrets and unwritten rules that every parent should know. Combining common sense, research, and a little humor, 81 Questions for Parents helps to ensure...

In this cutting-edge volume, scholars from around the world connect affect theory to the field of literacy studies and unpack the role and influence of this emerging area of scholarship on literacy education. Offering an introduction to affect theory and scholarship as it relates...

While many educational books focus on creative and critical thinking skills, this ground-breaking work is the first to deal specifically with the ability to understand, question and evaluate information presented, broadly speaking, in story form. Story or narrative is central to our understanding of...

Offering a complete picture of how to skillfully teach meaning making and fluency within any instructional context, Teaching for Comprehending and Fluency, K-8, supports you with frameworks for high-quality instruction that describe appropriate expectations for comprehending, fluency, and vocabulary development. Fountas and Pinnell's teaching...

Offers a model for increasing equity in STEM education at the K-12 level in the United States.In STEM Education in Underserved Schools, editor Julia V. Clark addresses an urgent national problem: the need to provide all students with a quality STEM education. Clark brings...

Even from the earliest grades, children have the rights to read and write--not just in dominant American English, but also in their own languages and dialects.Young children make meaning and make sense from the earliest years. They read facial expressions, engage in interactions, and...

In her newest book, teacher researcher and bestselling author Karen Gallas carefully investigates imagination in the classroom to understand its function in literacy learning. Using rich examples from her elementary classrooms, she proposes that imagination is a central, but untapped, component of learning across...

Spatial development should be part of every young child's education--it's linked with higher achievement not just in math and science, but across all academic areas. Now early childhood educators have a guidebook to help them seamlessly integrate spatial learning into their everyday curriculum. Focusing...

View the Independent Writing Within, Beyond and About Texts Webinar Now there are three distinct Reader's Notebooks to help students grades K through 8 become better readers through writing. New Reader's Notebook: Primary (recommended for Grades K-2) Reader's Notebook (recommended for Grades 2-4) Reader's...

Look in the word search for: FARM ANIMALS, JUNGLE ANIMALS, OCEAN ANIMALS, SUPERHEROES, MAKE UP AND MUCH MUCH MORE. BOOK INCLUDES 20 word search pages.Author: Sherry SeijoISBN-10: 8500492546ISBN-13: 9798500492548Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2021Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.08d

Learn Maths Mermaid style with this cute numeracy book suitable for ages approx 4-7 years. Features addition and subtraction along with number sequencing. Lovely book to encourage home learning in a fun, visual way.Author: Sharon ShannonISBN-10: 8733134316ISBN-13: 9798733134314Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/04/2021Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Check pupils are on track and making expected progress with six reading comprehension tests for Year 4/P5. Carefully selected extracts provide a range of vocabulary, styles and content to build reading skills towards KS2 SATs. Photocopiable and editable, these informal tests help identify gaps...

Increase reading test scores by 2 - 3 grade levels in less than 60 days Raise Reading Scores in 5 minutes a Day is a convenient, easy to use workbook designed for busy parents, teachers and tutors. The phonics drills are laid out in...

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...

Place, Being, Resonance brings insights from the hermeneutic tradition, ecopoetics and indigenous epistemologies of place to bear on education in a world of ecological emergency.Author: Gaile S. Cannella, Michael W. DerbyISBN-10: 143312730XISBN-13: 9781433127304Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2015Pages: 154Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...

Here's a new fun way to lead children on the road to literacy Colorful mats and word tiles make learning and practicing telling time and counting money fun. Start building a foundation for academic success with the Learning Mats: Time & Money kit. The...

Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and overviews the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs. This updated text equips future...

First published in 1964 this book was written by a young schoolteacher. It was a bestseller. It was updated and republished in 2013 by the original author who was still a passionate researcher of Australian history. Our Sunburnt Country tells the story of Australia's...

Designed for use in the classroom or at home, this collection of short stories is perfect for readers at the third-grade level. With engaging tales that teach important lessons and encourage critical thinking, this book is a valuable addition to any child's library.This work...

The Teacher said, "My Child Can't Read... What Now?"You just got a call or email from your child's school stating that he/she is reading below grade level and in danger of failing. All of this was a mystery to you because every time you...

An advanced reader for fourth grade students, with a wide range of literary selections and comprehension exercises. Ideal for teachers and students looking to enhance their reading skills.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

You can't force your child to like math. I don't really know if we have a right to get them to like anything. There is only one reasonably sure way they may become interested in this subject - and that is if you are...

Benjamin dismantles Americans' preconceived notions of the Japanese education system "Gail R. Benjamin reaches beyond predictable images of authoritarian Japanese educators and automaton schoolchildren to show the advantages and disadvantages of a system remarkably different from the American one..."--The New York Times Book Review...

This resource provides mathematics educators with tools for conducting Collaborative Lesson Research (CLR).Renowned mathematics education researchers Akihiko Takahashi and Geoffrey Wake bring together educators across the US and UK with first-hand experience using CLR in their schools.Author: Akihiko TakahashiISBN-10: 1032450754ISBN-13: 9781032450759Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2023Pages:...

The central argument that Leslie Smith makes in this study is that reasoning by mathematical induction develops during childhood. The basis for this claim is a study conducted with children aged five to seven years in school years one and two.Author: Liane SmithISBN-10: 0080441289ISBN-13:...

Complete Math Scholar Grade 2: This math workbook series will help guide students to mastering math concepts. With a focus on number sense, patterning and algebra, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, data management and probability, and problem-solving, each workbook provides a wide range of...

Complete Math Scholar Grade 3: This math workbook series will help guide students to mastering math concepts. With a focus on number sense, patterning and algebra, measurement, geometry and spatial sense, data management and probability, and problem-solving, each workbook provides a wide range of...

This is an essential text for all primary trainees, covering the fundamental issues for learning and teaching in primary schools today. It motivates and challenges trainees at the same time as guiding them through the Standards for the Award of QTS. Chapters explore the...

Julia spends a warm Spring day in her big backyard discovering that all life must be protected no matter how small. Recommend this coloring book be used as a fun teaching resource in conjunction with the printed book, "Julia Learns How to Protect Life...

This key resource for trainee primary teachers helps them to understand and fulfil the new professional requirements for QTS. It focuses on a range of professional issues - including management of pupils′ work, individual needs and equal opportunities, behaviour for learning and professional responsibilities...

Practice Tracing Letters and Numbers is an activity workbook for ages 3-6. It has 97 pages for mainly tracing the alphabet and numbers. There are also a few fun coloring pages added in and a few game pages as well.Author: Lisa Ann NiversonISBN-10: 8709113797ISBN-13:...

Beyond the Brochure: An Insider's Guide to Private Elementary Schools in Los Angeles is Christina Simon, Anne Simon, and Porcha Dodson's gift to every parent looking for the truth about private (and independent) elementary schools, admission policies, and what it really takes to get...

Hands-on lessons can be fun and compelling, but when it comes to life science, they aren't always possible, practical, effective, or safe. Children can't follow a lion as it stalks a gazelle, visit the exotic kapok tree in a rain forest, or swim alongside...

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...