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"The mere thought of homeschooling can be overwhelming. What curriculum do I choose? What if we can't afford all the books? How do I schedule our time? Will my children become socially awkward recluses? What if I screw up my kids' education?! Lorilee Lippincott, a seasoned homeschooling mom, shows just how simple homeschooling can be. But homeschooling well does require some planning and dedication, and a book like The Homeschooling Handbook to be...
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Today, millions of school-age children are learning outside of a traditional classroom and using cutting edge educational options. Policy experts predict that in a decade half of all education will be delivered virtually. In Virtual Schooling three top authorities help you navigate the fastest growing movement in education -- regardless of whether your child attends public school, private school or is home schooled. You'll discover how to:
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"This practical guide outlines a vision for online and distance STEM learning at the elementary level, with creative activities based on eight STEM themes. Online and distance learning may sound fairly straightforward. Instead of learning in a classroom setting, students learn at home with the assistance of online resources. But classroom learning does not always translate easily to online settings, particularly at the elementary level where children...
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"Studies of effective teaching practices have continued to validate the need for explicit and systematic instruction in basic reading skills, and Bill Honig uses this research to shed new light on an old problem--how to help all students become fluent readers. Teaching Our Children to Read grows out of the experiences of scores of dedicated teachers and their success in the classroom. This book explores current research from the leading experts in...
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"Synthesizing cutting-edge research and firsthand reporting, Peg Tyre offers parents far smarter and more sophisticated ways to assess a classroom and decide if the school and the teacher have the right stuff. Passionate and persuasive, The Good School empowers parents to make sense of headlines; constructively engage teachers, administrators, and school boards; and figure out the best option for their child, be that a local public school, a magnet...
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The New Smart is a riveting study of the kinds of minds that will succeed in the 21st century. As it turns out, the key ingredient for all aspects of life is not traditional IQ but creativity. In Dr. Terry Roberts' newest book he presents readers with a 21st century exploration into intelligence and creativity. The New Smart argues that the old notion of intelligence as a static quotient has ceased to mean much of value. Being smart, especially as...
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Parents and early childhood teachers know that reading aloud to children is important, but the specific things that adults do while reading with children that make reading a powerful way to improve children's language, vocabulary, and early literacy skills can remain a mystery. Read with Me makes those behaviors clear and easy to implement for parents and teachers by outlining the ABCs of Active Reading (Ask Questions, Build Vocabulary, and Connect...
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In today's economy, where getting a good education has never been more important and school resources are stretched beyond points that most of us can remember, it is imperative that parents be fully engaged in their child's education, both at home and at school. Parents play an integral role regardless of their ability to assist their children in specific subject areas or skills by encouraging their student to promote competence, control, and positive...
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This book is geared towards educators, teachers, administrators and parents of young children especially with health issues. The book will contribute to the literature in the field focusing on national and international concern about childhood obesity, highlighting the problems with obesity pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes etc. Specifically, the book will provide research findings that children who are healthy do better cognitively, socially, emotionally,...
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With this Parent Guide written in Spanish, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement. This helpful guide allows Spanish-speaking parents to easily reinforce what the teacher is doing in the kindergarten classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between school and home. *Quantity pricing available for schools only.
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With this Parent Guide written in Spanish, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement. This helpful guide allows Spanish-speaking parents to easily reinforce what the teacher is doing in the eighth-grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between school and home. *Quantity pricing available for schools only.
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Get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement with this Parent Guide written in Spanish. This helpful guide allows Spanish-speaking parents to better reinforce what the teacher is doing in the seventh-grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills. *Quantity pricing available for schools only.
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Get Spanish-speaking parents more involved in their child's education with this Parent Guide and increase student achievement. Written in Spanish, this helpful guide provides reinforcement for what the teacher is doing in the first-grade classroom and includes ideas for turning everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills. *Quantity pricing available for schools only.
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Get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement with this helpful Parent Guide written in Spanish. With this guide, Spanish-speaking parents can provide reinforcement for what the teacher is doing in the third grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging their children to practice important life skills and continue learning at home.
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Ayude a sus Hijos a Tener Éxito en High School y Llegar al College is a guide translated to Spanish for Latino parents that stresses the importance of education and provides a framework for parents to put their children on a college-bound path. It explains the American educational system, how parents can get involved, how to help children stay focused and motivated, scholarships available for Latino children, student loans, choosing the right college,...
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Get parents involved at home to increase student achievement. Written in Spanish, this helpful Parent Guide provides Spanish-speaking parents with strategies to reinforce what the teacher is doing in the fifth grade classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills.
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Get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement with this Parent Guide written in Spanish. This helpful guide provides Spanish-speaking parents with reinforcement for what the teacher is doing in preschool and includes ideas for turning everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills.
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Increase student achievement by getting Spanish-speaking parents more involved through this Parent Guide. Written in Spanish, this helpful guide provides strategies to reinforce what children are learning in sixth grade and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills and learn at home.
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