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Pub. Date
2017.
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"In this dazzling debut, Carla Shalaby, a former elementary school teacher, explores the everyday lives of four young "troublemakers," challenging the ways we identify and understand so-called problem children. Time and again, we make seemingly endless efforts to moderate, punish, and even medicate our children, when we should instead be concerned with transforming the very nature of our institutions, systems, and structures, large and small. Through...
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Pub. Date
2015
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Use this book of hands-on learning exercises to help teach older elementary kids creative writing in a workshop format. The booklet lays out interactive brainstorming and story forming exercises to get children engaged, overcome their shyness or nerves, and actually start writing in the course of one hour and a half long workshop. Exercises and tips are based on two workshop sessions, but teachers may adapt the material as needed to fit their timeframes....
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Pub. Date
[1998]
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Offering an exciting way to teach abstract concepts of geography and culture through concrete art activities, this book of fun, easy-to-do art activities uses collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to educate children. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for each project. A series of crafts that vary in difficulty, are arranged by continent, & explore the world's different cultures & habitats.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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"The best way elementary educators can intervene when students struggle is by implementing the response to intervention (RTI) process. This system ensures that every student receives the additional time and support necessary for success. In Best Practices at Tier 2: Supplemental Interventions for Additional Student Support, Elementary, authors Bob Sonju, Sharon V. Kramer, Mike Mattos, and Austin Buffum offer grades K-5 teachers proven RTI strategies...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Cirrus Test Prep's Praxis II Elementary Education Multiple Subjects (5001): Study Guide with Practice Test Questions will provide you with a detailed overview of the Praxis II 5001, so you know exactly what to expect on test day. We'll take you through all the concepts covered on the test and give you the opportunity to test your knowledge with Praxis Elementary Education practice questions. Even if it's been a while since you last took a major test,...
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Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"In Best Practices at Tier 3: Intensive Interventions for Remediation, Elementary, authors Paula Rogers, W. Richard Smith, Austin Buffum, and Mike Mattos provide grades K-5 educators research-based response to intervention (RTI) strategies to meet the needs of students who have fallen the furthest behind in the classroom. These students struggle with what is being taught currently in the classroom as well as the basic, foundational skills that are...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Developed by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep's study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test's format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers...