The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades
by Gail Boushey
from Stenhouse Publishers
Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work
by Debbie Diller
from Stenhouse Publishers
The First Six Weeks of School (Strategies for Teachers Series, 2)
by Paula Denton
from Northeast Foundation for Children
Learn how to structure the first six weeks of school to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Discover how taking the time to build a solid foundation in the early weeks of school can pay off all year long in increased student motivation, cooperation, responsibility, and self-control. This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features: Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper (5-6) Detailed guidelines for: -Building community -Creating rules and teaching routines -Introducing engaging curriculum -Fostering autonomy -Integrating social and academic learning -Establishing high expectations for learning and behavior An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school
My New Baby (New Baby Series)
from Child's Play International
Reading With Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades
by Debbie Miller
from Stenhouse Publishers
Spaces & Places: Designing Classrooms for Literacy
The Morning Meeting Book (Strategies for Teachers, 1)
by Roxann Kriete
from Northeast Foundation for Children
Morning Meeting is a powerful teaching tool for building community, increasing student investment, and improving academic and social skills. This comprehensive guidebook has helped thousands of teachers across the country use Morning Meeting to launch their school days. The expanded edition offers: Step-by-step guidelines for implementing Morning Meeting in any K-8 classroom Clear explanations of purposes 45 greetings, 66 group activities, and many samples of morning message charts Frequently asked questions and answers?? A chapter on implementing Morning Meeting in middle schools Ideas for adapting Morning Meeting for use with second language learners
The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook)
by Jim Trelease
from Penguin (Non-Classics)
For more than two decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease’s beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Now this new edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook imparts the benefits, rewards, and importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation. Supported by delightful anecdotes as well as the latest research, The Read- Aloud Handbook offers proven techniques and strategies—and the reasoning behind them— for helping children discover the pleasures of reading and setting them on the road to becoming lifelong readers.
Notebook Know-How: Strategies For The Writer's Notebook
by Aimee Buckner
from Stenhouse Publishers
Mastering Essential Math Skills: 20 Minutes a Day to Success, Book 2: Middle Grades/High School
by Richard W. Fisher
from Math Essentials
Are your students algebra ready?*Requires Only 20 Minutes Per Day *Excellent for Home Schooling *Excellent For English Language Learners * Contains An Illustrated Step-By-Step "How To Use This Book" Section *Organized By Chapters With Pre-Tests and Post-Tests *Provides Necessary Structure and Guidance For Parents And Teachers Who Have A "Math Phobia" *Each Lesson Is Short, Concise, And Self-Contained *Aligned With NCTM Standards *Prepares Students For All Areas Of Math Curriculum *Consistent Review Built Into Each Lesson *Simple To Use And Correct *A "Helpful Hints" Section Provides Necessary Guidance For Each Lesson * Lessons Are Fun And Exciting *Daily Speed Drills Ensure Mastery And Maintenance Of Math Facts *Daily Word Problems *Parents, Teachers, And Students Love Them. Excellent for summer.
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