Primary and Middle School Resources and Books

First published in 1866, this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to arithmetic for elementary school students. The book uses a combination of oral and written exercises to help students develop a solid foundation in basic math concepts,...

Originally published in 1905, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to arithmetic for elementary school students. The book covers all the essential topics, from addition and subtraction to fractions and decimals, and includes plenty of...

This textbook is designed to teach basic arithmetic concepts to elementary school students. Written by the renowned psychologist Edward Lee Thorndike, the book employs his principles of educational psychology to develop a gradual and effective learning...

Written in the mid-nineteenth century, this pioneering book lays out a detailed set of guidelines for the operation of infant schools, which were a new and innovative type of educational institution that emphasized play-based learning and socialization...

A comprehensive and effective system for teaching spelling to children. Developed by Ambrose Leo Suhrie and Robert Philip Koehler, this system uses a combination of phonetic instruction, memorization, and practice to help children internalize the...

Librarians, teachers, parents, and caregivers can energize storytimes and curricula with this informative and entertaining resource filled with engaging and creative ways to integrate storytelling and story-related materials into programs for children,...

Ideal for both beginners and more experienced storytellers, this exhaustive primer includes everything adults need to start sharing the wonder of stories with children, from babies to tweens. The lively text imparts easy-to-follow guidelines and...

Social constructivism is just one view of learning that places emphasis on the social aspects of learning. Other theoretical positions, such as activity theory, also emphasise the importance of social interactions. Along with...

Many students have been victims of bullying. It is a terrible thing to experience. "Bye-Bye Big Bully" is a story about a student, Johnny, who is being bullied by a classmate, Billy. Johnny does everything he can to avoid Billy. He even seeks help from...

Vasyl Sukhomlynsky's My Heart I Give to Children is an educational classic that has sold millions of copies in 30 languages.  It describes Sukhomlynsky's ground-breaking work with thirty-one students in rural Ukraine, during an experimental...

Our School in Pavlysh describes the inspirational work carried out at Pavlysh Secondary School in central Ukraine during the 1960s. For Sukhomlynsky's readership of teachers and school principals, the word 'Pavlysh' stood for creative thought,...

Like many of the students in her New York City kindergarten, Liza Tilson's first language was Spanish. Born in Columbia in 1919, of a Russian-Jewish father and a Spanish-Catholic mother, She immigrated to the U.S. in 1924. But unlike the children she...

Written for pre-service and in-service educators, as well as parents of children in preschool through grade five, this book connects research in cognitive development and math education to offer an accessibly written and practical introduction to...

This sequel to the bestselling Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories reveals the positive impact the storytelling and story acting curriculum of Vivian Gussin Paley has on young children's literacy, communication and confidence. Telling the story of...

Learn how to design versatile learning environments in which instruction is as effective virtually as it is in person. Bestselling author and consultant Nancy Sulla shows how you can reinvent the classroom experience and provide high-quality instruction...

Written for practitioners and practitioners-in-training of education development, this book reviews education issues in developing countries and provides in-depth case studies from Egypt, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Children need more than just good schooling: they require safe lives, good health, and sufficient resources to live and grow successfully in their community. Intersections of Children's Health, Education, and Welfare makes this vital connection, as...

We often see children engaging with media - playing videogames, trading Pokémon cards, or acting out superhero fantasies. But what do we know about children's self-directed play in the context of their media cultures? This book provides in-depth analyses...

The Children's Music Studio provides music teachers, parents and early childhood educators a wealth of materials and a clear roadmap for applying Reggio Emilia principles and practices to preschool and early childhood music education. Drawing on...

Daß die Hausaufgaben oftmals eine bittere Tatsache im Schul- und Familienalltag sind, kommt im erziehungswissenschaftlichen Raum der Bundesrepublik Deutschland durch das umfangreiche Literaturangebot, besonders der letzten 30 Jahre, mehr oder weniger zum...

D a s Lehrbuch für Historiker, Studenten, Lehrer, Schüler zurReformation und Gegenreformation, präsentiert in der bewährtenOGG-Dreiteilung: Darstellung, Grundprobleme und Tendenzen derForschung, systematisch geordnete Bibliographie.

PREMESSAL'amicizia è un sentimento bellissimo, spesso nasce tra i banchi di scuola ma talvolta può deluderti, a causa di gelosie e rancori. Una buona relazione tra compagni di classe è importante sul piano umano, per il benessere e la maturazione dei...

For teachers having problems retrieving the homework set for the weekend. Has it been eaten by the dog or left on the bus again? All that is about to change. This book will spark enthusiasm and lead to unprecedented behaviour - children asking for...

Jouons Tous Ensemble contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games for use either in the classroom or at home to teach and reinforce essential French vocabulary. These tried and tested games provide children with a fun way of practising speaking and...

Speaking and Listening Games contains 46 fun games to help 3-6 year olds to; develop listening and attention skills, understand language and develop expressive language.The games will stimulate children's language skills and provide them with a strong...

How to be Brilliant at Recording in History contains over 40 photocopiable worksheets that can be used to support and supplement any history project. The sheets focus on chronology, developing historical knowledge and understanding, historical enquiry...

La légalisation des produits comestibles infusés au cannabis médical a pris les Canadiens par surprise. Le manque d'éducation et la censure auprès des enfants et des adultes ont créé une augmentation des intoxications et des hospitalisations. La...

Teaching vocabulary in context has been proven to be an incredibly effective method to reinforce memorization. Therefore, Ruman introduces its first French  Picture Dictionary following this method. Ruman French Picture Dictionary is a foldout...

This guidebook is designed to be the elementary school teacher's friend in addressing a wide variety of questions regarding the use of educational and instructional technologies. It can serve as a companion and guide through the myriad challenges and...

<h3><strong></strong><strong>The only prep book you will ever need to ace the SSAT Middle Level Math Test!</strong><br></h3><p><strong></strong><br></p><p><strong>SSAT...

A volume in Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood EducationSeries Editors Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard SpodekThis volume provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the research in mathematics education for youngchildren. The researchers who...

For decades, politicians, businessmen and other leaders have been concerned with the quality of education,including early childhood education, in the United States. While more than 50% of the children between theages of three and five are enrolled in...

A volume in Contemporary Perspectives in Early Childhood EducationSeries Editors Olivia N. Saracho and Bernard SpodekThis volume provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the research in mathematics education for youngchildren. The researchers who...

For decades, politicians, businessmen and other leaders have been concerned with the quality of education,including early childhood education, in the United States. While more than 50% of the children between theages of three and five are enrolled in...

This book brings notions of play and place as cultural constructions into conversations about language and literacy.

Good teachers do much more than instructing children. They develop a relationship built on trust, honesty, humor, and above all love. When two or more students discuss varied ways to solve problems we have the beginnings of a creative dialogue, which is...

This book was created for his Nephew Bradley and Niece Anna. It is Randall's hope that the book will be educational not only to the children but be enjoyable for the parents that have to read it.

This book explores the idea of a childlike education and offers critical tools to question traditional forms of education, and alternative ways to understand and practice the relationship between education and childhood. Engaging with the work of Michel...

Partnership with Parents in Early Childhood Settings examines how practitioners can work effectively with parents and families, acknowledging　the complex nature of these relationships. Drawing on policy, research and practice from kindergartens and early...

Garrick weighs the benefits of making a good decision. He wants to please his dad, but his friends want him to make a decision that will please them. Garrick's dad left a note for him before leaving for work. The note listed some chores for Garrick to do...

This edited volume explores how indigenous knowledges and practices can be instrumental in improving literacy outcomes and teacher development practices in Ethiopia, aiding children's long-term reading, and learning outcomes.

This insightful book charts the events, experiences and challenges faced by teachers during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, periods of national lockdowns and school closures.

This book provides a fresh perspective on recent debates around integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education in early childhood.