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"This beginner's guide to the Montessori Method of homeschooling for children ages 2-6 was written by parents who have embraced this method of educating their own children. It was written in hopes of simplifying the process for other parents and caregivers who are considering doing the same. Explore the fundamental principles laid out by founder Maria Montessori, and discover ways to implement her ideas in your own home, on your own schedule and...
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An easy-to-implement collection of creative ideas and new strategies that inspire students with the power of growth mindset
Students who harness the power of growth mindset can succeed beyond their wildest imagination. The key is having a growth-mindset teacher who provides support, guidance, and encouragement. Packed with research-based teaching methods, this approachable guide for applying the growth mindset offers:• Tips for overcoming challenges•...
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Is your child depressed, unmotivated, resentful, or angry when it's time to go to school each morning? Does your child come home with stories of being bullied or made fun of? Does your child possess unusual talents that go unrecognized at school-or, worse, is he or she seen as strange by teachers or peers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, help has arrived. HELP! My Child Hates School cuts to the root of your child's school issues and...
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Many believe that talent is inherent-a person either has it or doesn't. But research shows that a student's environment is a critical determinant for developing talents. In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence and for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics.
Hancock presents...
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Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano, a high-profile special education attorney, and Julie Swanson, a sought-after special education advocate, help parents of students with disabilities navigate their school systems to get the services they need for their children.
Parents will find no other book on special education like Your Special Education Rights. Julie and Jennifer demystify the federal laws that govern the rights of public school...
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Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential.
With increasing numbers of students receiving gifted services every year, it's more important than ever for differentiated instruction to go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice-it must truly challenge and support learners on all levels: academic, social, and emotional.
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Definitive resource for implementing, sustaining, and evaluating schoolwide cluster grouping, fully revised and expanded.
In today's standards-driven era, how can teachers motivate and challenge gifted students and ensure that all students reach their potential? This book provides a compelling answer: the Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model. The authors explain how the model differs from grouping practices of the past, and they present a roadmap for...
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A comprehensive guide to visual learning strategies with easy-to-use activities.
Emojis…avatars…icons… Our world is becoming increasingly reliant on visual communication. Yet our classrooms still heavily focus on traditional oral and written instruction. In this first-of-its-kind resource, Dr. Susan Daniels channels over twenty years of research and experience into a comprehensive guide of visual learning strategies that enable educators to...
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) suggests exciting ways to design and deliver engaging, rigorous learning experiences-as a growing international movement of UDL practitioners can attest. However, implementing UDL also requires us to unlearn many beliefs, assumptions, and teaching practices that no longer work.
In this lively and fun book, UDL experts Allison Posey and Katie Novak describe colleagues who have implemented UDL and experienced exponential...
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Science is for Everyone tries to uplift and support students who might be having trouble in class due to impairments or learning issues. The book tells the stories of some accomplished scientists who, despite having learning disabilities, overcame obstacles in school and went on to do great things in their areas. The book is about famous scientists including Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Richard Branson, Temple Grandin, and Carol Greider and focuses...
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Let me share a short story with you. When I was in high school, I had a new Spanish teacher who had never taught before. He came in and did not provide the class with any ground rules. He didn't explain his expectations for the class. He didn't explain his rules. He didn't explain to us what he wanted us to get out of the class. The students had no idea. It's almost like if you were to go on a date, and you didn't know where you were going to take...
13) The Language Learner's Pocketbook: Bypass Years of Struggle & Become Fluent in a Foreign Language
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Have you wasted countless hours trying to learn a foreign language and still speak like a child?
Stop the mindless study and learn how to learn languages. This book will teach you:
• How to calculate goals that set yourself up for success.
• How to use methods that bring real growth in the language.
• Remove misconceptions that hold you back from learning.
• Build your motivation by knowing what you need to do.
Get started! No more excuses!...
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Proper nutrition has a direct bearing on the academic performance of children. Many studies prove how a nutritious diet can boost memory, improve learning behaviors, and reinforce the positive development of children. Homeschooling is just as rigorous a process as traditional schooling, so you must know how to arm your child with the right diet to help them through. So, to begin your "Adventures in Homeschooling", for the greatest hopes of success,...
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A practical, comprehensive guide to help educators go beyond student engagement and differentiation to achieve student empowerment.
Student engagement continues to be an important goal for teachers, but it shouldn't end there. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching anymore. School districts that have begun to shift their focus from engaging students to empowering them, and from differentiation to personalized learning, have seen a rise...
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A renowned educator-psychologist explains how children learn and how family, classroom, and school practices can help them learn more effectively. In addition to drawing on studies of learning outcomes, the author reveals economic research on teacher education and school choice that challenges many popular assumptions.
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Howard begins his journey upon the event of him being chosen last for his neighborhood soccer team. He longs to develop his sporty potential and strongly desires for his other talents to be respected and honored. His coach encourages him by offering a new way of thinking about developing his potential. As Howard ponders this on his way home, he encounters a mysterious withered garden that seems to be lifeless. Even though the garden appears to be...
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This meritorious study which can be placed as in enriched reference material for English Language Teaching Community the psychological and social aspects of language acquisition have been extensively dealt with intensive care. In a nutshell the book is an authentic document to boost up young learners to acquire better language skills.
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A Little Something for All Ages is compelling and true. Throughout this thoughtful book are illustrations and pages written in a diverse array of poetry from Mark McCullogh, covering practical topics for children, youth, and adults with a touch of history and humor. Suitable for the entire family, this book is a must read and will enhance "family time."
"Helping Mom and Dad with the Big Bad Storm," a story featured in this book, is a great read...
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