It is possible to create a literacy block where teachers meet with students for guided reading and writing conferences, and provide daily explicit instruction in both reading and writing.
Balanced Literacy Essentials shows teachers how to create a literacy program that balances the components of language arts with the power of meaningful interaction with students.
Based on the most up-to-date research, Back to Learning presents straightforward analysis and practical guidance on confronting bullying, taming the digital universe, and changing the troublesome trend in students' entitled attitudes toward learning and grades.
This practical book offers effective and creative activities that help young students master the skills they need to grow as writers. Among the topics discussed, the... Læs mere
Based on research that shows that parents play a vital role in raising a reader, Books as Bridges offers an effective and... Læs mere
The creative exercises in this innovative book use simple movements and yoga principles to boost children's creativity as they write and play with words and ideas.
Classroom routines are the well-oiled machines that can make a classroom function. But routines can also provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning.
Conquering the Crowded Curriculum builds on the four principles of identity, imagination, innovation, and integration that together form a framework that connects the curriculum by using one subject to enrich others.
Creating Caring Classrooms is committed to building respectful relationships among students, teachers, and the school community.
Drama Schemes, Themes & Dreams offers a comprehensive outline of improvistion and interpretation strategies that theachers can incoroporate in classroom instruction.
Early Literacy Fundamentals offers powerful activities to develop the skills, concepts, and knowledge underpinning early literacy. It builds on the personal, social, emotional, creative, and physical development skills that are a traditional part of early childhood programs.
The education community has recognized the issue of student disengagement and brought it into the collective consciousness with terms like closing "the achievement gap," conquering "the fourth-grade slump," and reaching "students at risk.