Primary and Middle School Resources and Books

This practical and easy-to-use book enables teachers to challenge able children to develop their potential and to extend their thinking in primary science. It links theory to practice to develop understanding of what it means to be an able scientist; and...

Did you know that rhyming supports reading development? And, when kids pay attention to clues in a riddle it helps them develop greater comprehension and vocabulary. All of these reading skills are important for readers ages 3 to 8. This Riddle &...

Empower Students to Tell Their Stories with Adobe Spark!Adobe Spark is a fun, free content-creation tool that anyone can use. Easily accessible on web browsers, Chromebooks, and mobile devices, Adobe Spark’s intuitive and easy-to-use design makes...

Animals, insects and ocean inhabitants from around the world, introduced in Food Phonics Rhymes and Parodies tell about themselves, their challenges and how they are learning to solve their problems.They emphasize phonic sounds as they speak about...

Is your public school too large and distant (both physically and socially) for you and your children, too impersonal (take a number, please), and too bureaucratic (with layers and layers of officials)?Though one-room and small schools are sometimes seen...

The problem addressed in the current study was that disruptive student behavior is detrimental to learning because quality teacher-student interaction time is reduced. The purpose of this ethnographic research study was to explore relationship between...

You don't need to do it every day, but cooking with your child can be a learning adventure that leads to happy, yummy moments.

Now in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to...

In this collection of essays, Wiltse argues for the importance of storytelling in early education. She explores the emotional and educational benefits of stories, providing practical advice on how to incorporate them into classroom instruction. Wiltse's...

Esta obra es un manual académico de aritmética elemental, diseñado para ser usado en las escuelas públicas de Argentina a principios del siglo XX. Escrito en un lenguaje claro y accesible, el libro cubre temas como los números, las operaciones básicas,...

This indispensable guide provides a comprehensive framework for elementary education in Minnesota. It covers essential topics such as curriculum, assessment, and teaching methods, and includes practical advice for teachers. Whether you're a new teacher...

Este libro es una guía esencial para la enseñanza de la lectura. Con su enfoque pedagógico innovador y su método eficaz, el autor nos presenta un texto fundamentado en bases sólidas para instruir en este importante proceso de aprendizaje.This work has...

This classic textbook is designed to help students improve their reading and comprehension skills. The Metropolitan Third Reader includes a variety of engaging stories and passages, along with exercises and questions to help students develop their skills...

In this book, the owl and its special place in the world is presented. The subjects covered include, "The Night Raptor", stealth and silent flight, the exceptional sight and hearing capabilities, hunting strategies, killing talons, nesting and more. ...

During the second half of the twentieth century, Ann Brown was one of the world's premier researchers into the cognitive development of young children. Sponsored by the Spencer Foundation, this edited festschrift honors her work and memory by...

Step into the enchanting world of Mother Goose and embark on a whimsical journey of handwriting mastery! Italic Handwriting for Kids with Mother Goose combines the timeless charms of nursery rhymes with the art of italic print to create an educational...

Beloved and award-winning grade-school teacher Ann Moehrle Scotland adds the K of kindness to the three Rs of reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic as she empowers her young students to nurture their dreams, express compassion, give thanks, and share their...

Teachers need an approach to teaching the sentence that provides students with proficiency in sentence elements and clear understanding of how these work together to create types, purposes, and functions of sentences.

This volume identifies resources, models, and specific practices for improving teacher preparation for work with second language learners. It shows how faculty positioned themselves to learn from resources, experts, preservice teachers, their own...

In this innovative and engaging text, Vivian Maria Vasquez draws on her own classroom experience to demonstrate how issues raised from everyday conversations with pre-kindergarten children can be used to create an integrated critical literacy curriculum...

What are the 'instincts' of a good teacher? Can they be taught? Good teachers use good techniques and routines, but techniques and routines alone do not produce good teaching. The real art of teaching lies in teachers' professional judgement because in...

Peer Relationships in Early Childhood Education and Care brings together fresh perspectives and research about young children's relationships. It examines children's rights and well-being against a backdrop of increased social movement and migration,...

33 Ways to Help with Writing equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of writing. Offering a range of activities and games to engage children...

Over the past 15 years, there has been a pronounced trend toward a particular type of picturebook that many would label "postmodern." Postmodern picturebooks have stretched our conventional notion of what constitutes a picturebook, as well as what it...

As schools are being encouraged to develop more flexible and creative approaches to education, Using the Visual Arts for Cross-curricular Teaching and Learning provides practical guidance and ideas on using the visual arts as a starting point for...

Since the publication of the first edition, Organising Learning in the Primary School Classroom has been recognised as an indispensable guide for primary school teachers in their quest for more effective practice in the classroom. It gives help on...

Effective communication between the home and school is crucial for any child's education, but where special needs are concerned, creating good partnerships is essential. This book is concerned with home-school relations from an 'inclusive' perspective...

History in the Early Years is an innovative and accessible guide to helping young children explore the past through their environment, family history and story. This fully revised edition includes guidance on introducing children to the past at the...

This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. The works of several well-known children's authors - UK and the US, traditional and contemporary - are analyzed, and using these examples, the book explores the special nature and appeal of...

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, taking lives and livelihoods and displacing thousands. Because the hurricane struck at the beginning of the school year, the city's children were among those most affected. Michael Tisserand, former editor of the...

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Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Didaktik - Sachunterricht, Heimatkunde, Note: 1,7, Universität Erfurt, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der Arbeit geht es zunächst um die physikalischen Eigenschaften der Luft und deren Auswirkungen auf das...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Didaktik für das Fach Deutsch - Grammatik, Stil, Arbeitstechnik, Note: 1,7, Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe (Institut für deutsche Sprache und Literatur), Veranstaltung: Schreibförderung und grammatisches...

More Fun Ideas for Advancing Modern Foreign Languages in the Primary Classroom contains 77 activities for use with pupils who have been studying a new language for a while and are ready to progress beyond learning simple vocabulary and phrases. The fun...

How to Sparkle at Maths Fun is a collection of photocopiable games, practical activities and fun worksheets designed to inspire and reinforce the teaching of maths in the infant classroom. The book is written to support children working at Key Stage 1...

How to be Brilliant at Materials contains 42 photocopiable sheets for use with 7-11 year olds. The practical activities will help children to acquire knowledge and understanding of the way materials are classified, how they can be changed and ways of...

This book enables teachers to effectively meet the needs of their most able mathematicians. Using a tried and tested set of principles developed and used by The Able Children's Education Unit at Brunel University, the author demonstrates how to:...

This work suggests strategies for working with children who can't settle down to work, who have angry outbursts, who demand constant attention or who display a whole range of challenging behaviours. The book's special format allows the reader to look...

All children need to learn the rules of spelling, punctuation and grammar - but they don't only have to be learned while sitting at a desk. For teachers who are tired of worksheets, exercises and reading schemes, this book offers a new approach to...

The Montessori method is educational philosophy as well as methodology. Originally was developed in the early 1900s by Dr. Maria Montessori as a way to educate the lower-income children. Many Montessori bases schools are elementary school or preschool in...

LIBRO DE VOCABULARIO Y EJERCICIOS "SPANISH VOCABULARY WORKBOOK" Children can now learn a second language in an easier way. No more "chalk and talk" nor any other abstract methods of learning a foreign language. The more interactive...

Kindness is a learned behavior requiring reinforcement to combat today's me-centered world. "Ten Acts of Kindness" is a creative, enjoyable read where girls are reminded of the virtues of kindness.

"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, quirkiness, and...

This second edition of Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education and Care is a foundational text that presents contemporary theories, debates, and political concerns regarding early education and child care around the globe.

Learn a new and enteratining way to teach elementary school children about animanls, people, places, events, nature, and other fascinating facts. Bob Jagers - a retired engineer, World War II veteran, author, and longtime public school volunteer -...

This book offers a comprehensive guide to becoming a more eco-friendly setting, from small steps that can be taken to reduce waste and improve efficiency to setting up partnerships. It illustrates how sustainable choices can become a natural part of...

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