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It's My School

Grindley, Sally


Tom is not happy that his younger sister, Alice, is starting kindergarten at his school. The parents ask Tom to keep an eye on her, and he grumbles and tries his best to ignore her. Tom hears Alice cry on the playground when another child takes her teddy bear. He swoops in to save it and comforts her with a kiss. This is a new take on first-day-of-school stories. Reading level: 2.6. Interest level: K-3.
Date Published:2006

Tom is not happy that his younger sister, Alice, is starting kindergarten at his school. The parents ask Tom to keep an eye on her, and he grumbles and tries his best to ignore her. Tom hears Alice cry on the playground when another child takes her teddy bear. He swoops in to save it and comforts her with a kiss. This is a new take on first-day-of-school stories. Reading level: 2.6. Interest level: K-3.

Date Published:2006

Tasks galore, book one

Eckenrode, Laurie.


This book was written by teachers and therapists who are experienced in Structured Teaching methodology. The tasks were used in North Carolina TEACCH-affiliated classrooms and in University of North Carolina Division TEACCH treatment sessions and trainings, and are applicable to students working on early learning concepts. Each shows how manipulative, sensory, and visual elements can be incorporated into educational tasks in order to teach students with autism and related developmental disabilities. The tasks cover a variety of preschool and elementary curriculum areas-fine motor skills, readiness, language arts, mathematics, reasoning, and play. Specific concepts covered: pre-writing, writing, and computer skills; matching and sorting skills; book, print and phonemic awareness, decoding and word recognition, comprehension, and vocabulary; number sense, numeration, and numerical operations, spatial sense, measurement, patterns, relationships and functions; making predictions and generating attributes; and art, music, games and independent play.
Date Published:2003

This book was written by teachers and therapists who are experienced in Structured Teaching methodology. The tasks were used in North Carolina TEACCH-affiliated classrooms and in University of North Carolina Division TEACCH treatment sessions and trainings, and are applicable to students working on early learning concepts. Each shows how manipulative, sensory, and visual elements can be incorporated into educational tasks in order to teach students with autism and related developmental disabilities. The tasks cover a variety of preschool and elementary curriculum areas-fine motor skills, readiness, language arts, mathematics, reasoning, and play. Specific concepts covered: pre-writing, writing, and computer skills; matching and sorting skills; book, print and phonemic awareness, decoding and word recognition, comprehension, and vocabulary; number sense, numeration, and numerical operations, spatial sense, measurement, patterns, relationships and functions; making predictions and generating attributes; and art, music, games and independent play.

Date Published:2003

Differentiating math instruction : strategies that work for K-8 classrooms, 2nd edition

Bender, William N.


With updated information and recommendations based on the 2008 National Mathematics Advisory Panel report, this edition includes research on the value of brain-compatible teaching and ways to get students visualizing, vocalizing, and moving during math to make instruction more meaningful, motivational, and successful. It features strategies to use within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, lists of tactics for implementation, strategies and reviews that outline additional online resources, and strategies to tap into multiple intelligences.
Date Published:2009

With updated information and recommendations based on the 2008 National Mathematics Advisory Panel report, this edition includes research on the value of brain-compatible teaching and ways to get students visualizing, vocalizing, and moving during math to make instruction more meaningful, motivational, and successful. It features strategies to use within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, lists of tactics for implementation, strategies and reviews that outline additional online resources, and strategies to tap into multiple intelligences.

Date Published:2009

Developing data-graph comprehension in grades K-8, third edition

Curcio, Frances R.


This book offers ideas for incorporating graph reading and quantitative literacy into instructional programs. Activities include objectives, vocabulary, materials, questions for discussion, and ideas for summarizing that are meant to guide students in data collection, representation, and interpretation. The activities emphasize exploration, investigation, reasoning, and communication in mathematics.
Date Published:2010

This book offers ideas for incorporating graph reading and quantitative literacy into instructional programs. Activities include objectives, vocabulary, materials, questions for discussion, and ideas for summarizing that are meant to guide students in data collection, representation, and interpretation. The activities emphasize exploration, investigation, reasoning, and communication in mathematics.

Date Published:2010

Focus in grades 3-5 : teaching with curriculum focal points

Mirra, Amy.


This is the first book in a series that shows teachers how they can incorporate NCTM's Curriculum Focal Points for PreK-8 into their mathematics curricula. It provides ideas, sample student work, and a sample state math curricula organized around the focal points. By focusing more intensely on fewer topics at each grade level, students gain a deeper understanding of mathematical ideas. This volume will help teachers think about what a focused curriculum means and how they might begin to build focus into their existing curricula.
Date Published:2008

This is the first book in a series that shows teachers how they can incorporate NCTM's Curriculum Focal Points for PreK-8 into their mathematics curricula. It provides ideas, sample student work, and a sample state math curricula organized around the focal points. By focusing more intensely on fewer topics at each grade level, students gain a deeper understanding of mathematical ideas. This volume will help teachers think about what a focused curriculum means and how they might begin to build focus into their existing curricula.

Date Published:2008

Look! Really smart art

Wolfe, Gillian.


Surveys seventeen works of art and examines the tricks artists use to make viewers see the art in different ways. Each artistic concept is accompanied by art reproductions. Reading level: 4.0. Interest level: 2-5.
Date Published:2010

Trapped! : a whale's rescue

Burleigh, Robert


Presents the story, based on an actual event, of a humpback whale who is rescued by divers after becoming trapped in a crab fishermen's abandoned net. Back matter includes information on the actual event and the dangers that whales face, as well as additional information about humpback whales, including their behaviors, social communities, and physical characteristics. Reading level: 2.4. Interest level: PK-3. Lexile: 510.
Date Published:2015

Presents the story, based on an actual event, of a humpback whale who is rescued by divers after becoming trapped in a crab fishermen's abandoned net. Back matter includes information on the actual event and the dangers that whales face, as well as additional information about humpback whales, including their behaviors, social communities, and physical characteristics. Reading level: 2.4. Interest level: PK-3. Lexile: 510.

Date Published:2015

Test Critiques Volume VI

TES


The first volume contains a number of popular psychological, educational and business tests. The following volumes will contain sufficient numbers of popular assessments to ensure a balance among all volumes.
Date Published:1987

Classroom Management to Encourage Motivation and Responsibility

Wilson, Elizabeth A.


ERS research staff introduce classroom management techniques for engaging students in learning. Each technique incorporates research on relevant issues. Teachers will learn how to develop rules for the classroom, train students in self-management, and manage misbehavior. An additional section explores issues critical to the implementation of classroom management strategies.
Date Published:1996

It takes two to talk: a practical guide for parents with children with language delays, 5th ed

Weitzman, Elaine


This 5th ed. of the The Hanen Centre's guidebook shows how to use everyday activities and interactions to promote communication and language skills. Includes checklists.
Date Published:2017

Stop and think : learning about self-discipline /

Krekelberg, Alyssa


Feeling sad -A better way -Controlling your feelings. Details three situations where children learn about self-discipline through recognizing their feelings and learning to control them. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources. Reading level: 2.5. Interest level: PK-2. Lexile: 490.
Date Published:2021

Senegal

Beaton, Margaret


Describes the geography, history, culture, religion, and people of the African nation of Senegal. Reading level: 7.9. Interest level: 6-9.
Date Published:1997

Worrying too much : learning how to manage stress

Krekelberg, Alyssa


Talking about stress -Dealing with stress -Finding a way tocope. Details three situations where children learn to manage stress through talking about their feelings, finding activities to make them feel better, and offering to help others who are stressed. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources. Reading level: 3.0. Interest level: PK-2. Lexile: 500.
Date Published:2021

Leading and managing: a differentiated classroom 2 ed

Tomlinson, Carol Ann


Leading and managing a differentiated classroom, 2nd ed. This second edition explores the central priorities and mindsets of differentiation and provides guidelines for making student-centered, academically responsive instruction a reality. It includes strategies for structuring and pacing lessons, organizing learning spaces and materials, starting and stopping class with purpose, routines. Includes recommended practices from real-life classrooms. Individualized instruction. Inclusive education. Classroom management. Differentiated instruction.
Date Published:2023

Leading and managing a differentiated classroom, 2nd ed. This second edition explores the central priorities and mindsets of differentiation and provides guidelines for making student-centered, academically responsive instruction a reality. It includes strategies for structuring and pacing lessons, organizing learning spaces and materials, starting and stopping class with purpose, routines. Includes recommended practices from real-life classrooms. Individualized instruction. Inclusive education. Classroom management. Differentiated instruction.

Date Published:2023

Lesson design for differentiated instruction, grades 4-9

Glass, Kathy Tuchman.


This book provides step-by-step guidance for creating lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies. It provides an overview of differentiation based on the backward design model. It discusses strategies for differentiating content, process, and product. It also helps teachers organize lessons around guiding or essential questions for students to explore and shows how to take students' learning characteristics (readiness, interests, learning styles) into consideration when planning lessons.
Date Published:2009

This book provides step-by-step guidance for creating lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies. It provides an overview of differentiation based on the backward design model. It discusses strategies for differentiating content, process, and product. It also helps teachers organize lessons around guiding or essential questions for students to explore and shows how to take students' learning characteristics (readiness, interests, learning styles) into consideration when planning lessons.

Date Published:2009

Differentiation for gifted learners: going beyond the basics

Heacox, Diane


Topics: giftedness defined in diverse groups, brain research, common core state standards, authentic honors courses, changing roles for educators, co-teaching and collaboration, reversing underachievement, assessment.
Date Published:2014

What Great Principals do Differently: Fifteen Things That Matter Most

Whitaker, Todd


This book identifies some of the specific practices that set apart successful principals from unsuccessful ones. Information is provided on why these practices are effective as well as how to implement each of them in your school.
Date Published:2003

Thirsty, thirsty elephants

Markle, Sandra


A terrible drought strikes Tanzania, and Little Calf--a baby elephant--must follow her herd and their leader, Grandma Elephant, to search for water. Inspired by actual events during the 1994 drought in the Tarangire National Park. Reading level: 3.0. Interest level: PK-2. Lexile: AD 610.
Date Published:2017

Solomon Islands

Diamond, Judith


Discusses the geography, history, religion, economy, people, and everyday life of the diverse peoples of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Reading level: 7.0. Interest level: 6-9.
Date Published:1995

What every principal should know about cultural leadership

Glanz, Jeffrey.


This guide provides principals ways to focus on creating a positive school climate and culture, realizing visionary leadership, embracing cultural diversity, and promoting school self-renewal.
Date Published:2006