Education - Elementary

This volume focuses on two related questions that are central to both the psychology of mathematical thinking and learning and to the improvement of mathematics education: What is the nature of arithmetic expertise? How can instruction best promote it? Contributors from a variety of...

This exciting new book celebrates, interrogates and re-imagines the complex and demanding role of the Early Childhood Practitioner. Exploring the many different facets of the Early Childhood Practitioner's (ECP) role, it challenges normative constructions of practitioners and how they have been shaped by assumptions...

This title is now print on demand. It Is Easy Being Green features sixty exciting craft projects that children will enjoy making while learning about the Bible and building their faith. Simple "green" crafts accompany a related Bible story. Teachers will enjoy clear, step-by-step...

Capture the adventure students feel as they advance to a new grade level, encounter new concepts, and master new skills. These motivating activities cover language arts, math, science, and social studies. A bonus section at the end of each book provides a jump start...

Combining classroom anecdotes and advice from experienced teachers, this guide demystifies the early stages of an education career and offers strategies for common challenges.Author: Rhoda M. SamkoffISBN-10: 1412986672ISBN-13: 9781412986670Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2010Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.80w x 0.40dReview Citation(s): Reference and...

Meet the highly diverse needs of primary students with these differentiated teaching strategies! Designed to help primary teachers value and support the unique experiences and learning styles of diverse young learners, this book offers strategies for promoting intellectual discovery and creative thinking across key...

Forty classroom-ready science teaching and learning activities for elementary and middle school teachersGrounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides elementary and middle school teachers with 40 place-based activities that will help them to make science learning relevant to their students. This...

Packed with essential forms, letters, charts, and checklists, this easy-to-use kit offers solutions for virtually any leadership or administrative challenge that elementary school principals commonly face.Author: Abby B. Bergman, Judith E. Powers, Michael L. PullenISBN-10: 1412972779ISBN-13: 9781412972772Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2010Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.45lbsSize:...

Create objectives and assessments that tap into all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy! This practical book provides middle and high school teachers with explicit guidance on developing specific objectives and appropriate formative and summative assessments. After presenting an easy-to-follow model for designing objectives based on...

Aligned with NCTM standards and focal points, this resource offers ready-to-use lessons that include brain-compatible math activities, step-by-step instructions for the teacher, and all the necessary reproducibles.Author: David A. SousaISBN-10: 141296783XISBN-13: 9781412967839Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/2009Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.50dReview...

The author′s eight-point cultural compass guides you in crafting a respectful and inclusive curriculum. Each chapter includes frequently asked questions, specific strategies and activities.Author: Nancy P. GallavanISBN-10: 1412966094ISBN-13: 9781412966092Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2008Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Choice 07/01/2009

Combining theory with proven teaching strategies, this resource helps preschool educators produce strong language and literacy outcomes for English learners ages 3 to 5.Author: Theresa A. RobertsISBN-10: 1412965640ISBN-13: 9781412965644Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2009Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.70d

Breathe new life into science learning with this powerful guidebook that shows how to create more thoughtful curriculum and differentiate lessons to benefit all students.Author: Jann H. LeppienISBN-10: 141296542XISBN-13: 9781412965422Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2011Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.44lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.51w x 0.56dReview Citation(s): Reference...

The empirically based Parallel Curriculum Model shows teachers how to create meaningful, emotive, and engaging curriculum that challenges all learners according to their interests and abilities.Author: Marcia ImbeauISBN-10: 1412963834ISBN-13: 9781412963831Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2011Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.67lbsSize: 10.96h x 8.49w x 0.67dReview Citation(s): Reference...

This third edition covers implementing portfolios that incorporate standards. Includes examples for students with special needs, plus expanded information on e-portfolios and NCLB′s impact on assessment.Author: Susan F. BelgradISBN-10: 141295973XISBN-13: 9781412959735Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2008Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.29lbsSize: 11.05h x 8.73w x 0.90d

Enhance classroom practice by inviting students to offer feedback on pedagogy, learning styles, and their needs and preferences.Author: Penny A. Bishop, Susanna W. PflaumISBN-10: 1412914795ISBN-13: 9781412914796Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2005Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.98h x 7.14w x 0.42d

Based on IRA and NCTE standards, these classroom-tested reading activities will benefit all students in Grades 6-12, including gifted, special education, and ELL students.Author: Rebecca J. GaultISBN-10: 1412904609ISBN-13: 9781412904605Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/11/2005Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.50h x 10.90w x 0.60d

How do young children bridge the gap between "writing" a story with pictures and writing with words? How children learn to use written words to tell a story is a topic important to both cognitive development and early literacy instruction. Using the theoretical framework...

This book is about Bullying. It's a great book to discuss what bullying might look like, ideas for victims of bullying and reminding the victim of their self-worth.Author: Kathy TarpleyISBN-10: 8985345125ISBN-13: 9798985345124Publisher: Kathy TarpleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d

Detailing qualitative research undertaken with elementary-grade children in a Korean heritage language school in the U.S., this text provides unique insight into the translanguaging practices and preferences of young, emergent bilinguals in a minority language group. Understanding the Oral and Written Translanguaging Practices of...

Do you want to do business in Indonesia?Hey that's good, first you need to speak Indonesian lingo, you need to know some vocabularies. The course consits of business situation with dialogues handling business management. You may be the CEO of a company but need...

A design guide for playfully igniting agency, artistry, and understanding with concepts and materials anywhereEngaged students and an inspired environment are in your hands-literally. Pop-Up Studio invites us to step into our artistry as responsive teachers who empower learners as fellow thinkers and creatives....

This accessible guide introduces neuroscience, demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge, skills and, importantly, confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood. Practical and reflective chapters highlight the multi-faceted role of adults as 'brain builders' and encourage the reader to...

This practical resource is a compendium of authentic and hands-on literacy activities that will engage, challenge, and delight students. Specifically targeting Grade 5, these lessons and strategies enhance literacy instruction and encourage critical thinking. Aligned with current standards and principles of literacy instruction, the...

This practical resource is a compendium of authentic and hands-on literacy activities that will engage, challenge, and delight students. Specifically targeting Grade 6, these lessons and strategies enhance literacy instruction and encourage critical thinking, aiming to enrich all students' abilities and gifts. 　 Aligned...

In this timely, trailblazing book, three teacher educators show how to create environments that nurture young Black children's brilliance. Their "revolutionary love" approach helps early childhood educators take practical steps to counteract the negative impacts of systemic racism on children's academic, social, and emotional...

Have fun learning to handwrite all kinds of activities to sharpen your writing skills Unlock Your Child's Creativity with our Engaging Preschool Handwriting Practice Book! Nurture their Fine Motor Skills and Letter Formation through Fun Tracing Activities, Captivating Pictures, and Interactive Exercises. Prepare your...

A fun and visual way for kids to learn the alphabets because who said learning can't be fun? Supercharge your child's learning journey with this amazingly personalized alphabet book that includes photos, words, shapes and colors. It's a wonderful way to help your child...

Bring myths and legends alive in your classroom. *20 myths and legends from across the UK are presented here as model texts for teaching writing in Key Stages 1 and 2; *Teaching ideas and activities are included in all chapters alongside writing tasks for...

When the Founding Fathers wrote the U.S. Constitution, many felt that it needed more protection for individual freedoms. As the first order of business, the First Congress drafted the Bill of Rights. People are always quoting the Bill of Rights, but do you know...

Teaching grammar can be overwhelming and is often an overlooked part of effective instruction, especially for young learners. The Early Elementary Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! This comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction in the K-2 classroom fun and meaningful. You will learn how to:...

Dive into the fantastical world of chemistry with Chris the Carbon! This book provides a basic introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements and its importance in our life. Come read about Chris and the rest of his amazing family!Author: Richard ZhuangISBN-10: 8358981589ISBN-13: 9798358981584Publisher:...

This text introduces an original, scalable instructional framework called Telling Our Stories (TOS), an approach for supporting culturally informed literacy instruction in the elementary classroom. Author: Priscilla L. Griffith, Jiening RuanISBN-10: 1032122498ISBN-13: 9781032122496Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2023Pages: 230Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

This practical guide is the ideal tool for the busy practitioner or speech and language therapist to provide an effective, meaningful, and contextualised approach to language development using picture books. Drawing from up-to-date, evidence-based research, each chapter shows you how to get the most...

Drawing on rich classroom observations of educators teaching in China and the U.S., this book details an innovative and effective approach to teaching algebra at the elementary level, namely, "teaching through example-based problem solving" (TEPS). Recognizing young children's particular cognitive and developmental capabilities, this...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Linus Minus, the third book in the ]Arithmetic Village] series, teaches subtraction simply and quickly through characters and rhyme. Linus playfully introduces the concept, while joyfully losing jewels throughout the village. For more information visit www.arithmeticvillage.comAuthor: Kimberly MooreISBN-10: 0984573178ISBN-13: 9780984573172Publisher: Clifftop PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2012Pages:...

This workbook is designed to help new readers trace and write the alphabet with words that list fruits from A to Z.Author: Anne LusherISBN-10: 195654707XISBN-13: 9781956547078Publisher: Unplanned Books, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2022Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d

Build a sense of community and inclusiveness in the classroom with culturally responsive teaching units that connect students' cultures, languages, and life experiences with their learning. Creative activities help children reflect on their personal experiences while also learning to consider other viewpoints. The 11...

Build a sense of community and inclusiveness in the classroom with culturally responsive teaching units that connect students' cultures, languages, and life experiences with their learning. Creative activities help children reflect on their personal experiences while also learning to consider other viewpoints. The 11...

"Introduce Your Students to Creative Writing" is a teaching guide for parents and teachers who wish to instill in children the love of writing and reading. The illustrated story "China Adventures," was created by second grade students. It is included as an example showing...

Are there children in your life who want to learn Fon? This is the perfect dictionary! Included are pages filled with bright and colorful pictures and bilingual labels to help teach Fon words to English speaking children.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: 1000+...

The perfect activity book to interest a child in learning to trace the ABCs while having fun with animals and fruits worldwide.Along with learning and tracing the ABC's, children will be able to learn to count and trace up to 20 in this fun...

This is a practical guide for school leaders and teachers who have responsibility for designing and delivering a sequenced, knowledge-rich and skills-focused primary curriculum. It considers the elements that underpin a high-quality curriculum and how to create a sequential learning experience for pupils across...

This is a practical guide for school leaders and teachers who have responsibility for designing and delivering a sequenced, knowledge-rich and skills-focused primary curriculum. It considers the elements that underpin a high-quality curriculum and how to create a sequential learning experience for pupils across...

Literacy in Elementary Education, Grades 3-6 shows future and current educators how to implement literacy instruction within key content areas to bolster learning and provide students with meaningful educational experiences. The book begins with an introduction to literacy, which reviews contemporary standards, speaks to...

This coloring and story book features 12 black scientists and tells about their contributions to the world. Each coloring page featuring a scientist/inventor and has information about their achievement. This book was created so children could be exposed to black history in a fun...

"The purpose of this book is to communicate how to increase science educators' understanding of the needs of digital age learners, develop theoretical and practical teaching strategies that align with science content, and integrate technologies for learning seamlessly"--Author: Sumreen AsimISBN-10: 1668455897ISBN-13: 9781668455890Publisher: IGI GlobalLanguage:...

A charming story about the adventures of a little girl and an Itty Bitty Kitty. A happy and colorful book that will delight Munchkins. Great for beginner learners.Author: Sparkles-WorldISBN-10: 8378628450ISBN-13: 9798378628452Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2023Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d

Children are born with a natural love of learning -- the roots for success. How to Create Math Experts with Fluency Quizzes is designed to assist adults as they simultaneously maintain children's natural love of learning and accelerate their knowledge. The desire for increased...