Cultivating Writers Elevate your writing instruction beyond the skills to ignite the will The 6 essential steps for nurturing writers who have the will to write is the core of this practical book. Based on extensive classroom experience the book explores how teachers can help students tap into their own life experiences model the habits of a writer and make use of the tools of the trade. Strategies throughout the book show teachers how to create an environment that helps students see writing as a rewarding experience in and outside the classroom. Powerful real-life anecdotes and ready-to-use activities support this guide to developing classrooms full of thoughtful passionate writers. | Cultivating Writers Elevate your writing instruction beyond the skills to ignite the will GBP 29.99 1
Cultivating Readers 6 Essential Steps to Foster the Will to Read Cultivating Readers introduces a six-step approach for cultivating and growing complete readers who have the will to read. It shows teachers how to create classrooms where students understand the value of reading intimately know who they are as readers and receive joy and pleasure from text. From sharing your reading life to getting to know your students to modelling the habits of a reader you will find strategies to use to set the foundation for a classroom of enthusiastic readers. | Cultivating Readers 6 Essential Steps to Foster the Will to Read GBP 29.99 1
Reading Writing Playing Learning Finding the Sweet Spots in Kindergarten Literacy This practical handbook shows teachers how to nurture a kindergarten learning environment in which children feel safe comfortable and able to take risks. It offers innovative ways to encourage children to explore experiment discover solve problems and freely interact with one another. Based on extensive classroom practice Reading Writing Playing Learning provides concrete suggestions for creating play-based learning in a culture of inquiry. The book discusses all aspects of oral language development reading to and by children shared and guided reading reading to write and writing to learn putting “play” into word play celebrating diversity and meeting the needs of all learners. | Reading Writing Playing Learning Finding the Sweet Spots in Kindergarten Literacy GBP 29.99 1
What's the Difference? Building on Autism strengths skills and talents in your classroom What’s the difference between teaching our students and our autistic students? Not much. This practical book argues that all students are unique. It focuses on integrating teaching autistic students into the teaching practice of the whole class. Based on extensive classroom experience this highly readable book is full of anecdotes about engaged students growing in their learning. Lesson plans and checklists throughout the book help teachers get to know autistic students and help them with school work emotional regulation communication socializing and staying safe. This timely book champions getting rid of labels so teachers can know every student as an individual. | What's the Difference? Building on Autism strengths skills and talents in your classroom GBP 29.99 1
Write to Read Ready-to-use classroom lessons that explore the ABCs of writing This practical book is full of quick and easy-to-use lessons that promote meaningful writing practices in the classroom. Teachers will find strategies organized alphabetically and in a consistent format that will inspire students to plan develop and share their writing. The lessons allow teachers to choose what they need to meet the diverse and various needs of students in grades one through eight. Each independent lesson guides students through the writing process with information about a writing form along with suggested literature sources. Tips throughout the book will help students successfully write to narrate to inform to entertain to persuade to respond and to enjoy. | Write to Read Ready-to-use classroom lessons that explore the ABCs of writing GBP 29.99 1
Literacy Out Loud Creating Vibrant Classrooms Where 'Talk' is the Springboard for All Learning Committed to the power of oral language Literacy Out Loud recognizes the important role "talk" plays in developing the reading and writing abilities that students need in school and beyond. This book offers strategies where oral language takes center stage and is fostered through engaging activities in K-8 classrooms. Literacy activities and events focus on all aspects of listening and speaking and emphasize enjoyable purposeful social learning. | Literacy Out Loud Creating Vibrant Classrooms Where 'Talk' is the Springboard for All Learning GBP 29.99 1
The How & Wow of Teaching Quick ideas for mastering any classroom situation effectively efficiently and enthusiastically Teachers succeed when they grow develop and strive to maintain excitement and wonder: the WOW of learning. This book examines a wide variety of daily tasks from delivering engaging lessons to nurturing life skills. Throughout The How & Wow of Teaching simple steps for instruction are explained along with suggestions for fun-filled activities and games. Practical and hands-on the book offers tricks techniques and original ideas for excellent classroom instruction in all subject areas. It demonstrates how the WOW factor will help teachers remain motivated as they enrich the classroom learning experience for students. | The How & Wow of Teaching Quick ideas for mastering any classroom situation effectively efficiently and enthusiastically GBP 29.99 1
Making Math Stick Classroom strategies that support the long-term understanding of math concepts This remarkable book shows teachers how to stop working harder and start working smarter. It describes a shift from “teach-test-move-on” to “teach-connect-apply” to optimize student learning. This valuable resource provides teachers with an understanding of simple manageable and sustainable strategies to change their approach immediately. These strategies build on heping students retain math concepts so they can apply them in novel situations down the road. The focus is on supporting teachers in framing instruction so that students strengthen their understanding and can remember and apply learning. Making Math Stick is a game-changer that champions durable learning for all students. | Making Math Stick Classroom strategies that support the long-term understanding of math concepts GBP 29.99 1
The Autism Lens Everything teachers need to connect with students build confidence and promote classroom learning The Autism Lens helps teachers connect to students with autism and support them along their own unique trajectory. Bringing to life communication difficulties that impact socialization and learning this book removes the guesswork by offering practical solutions to: foster inclusion build and motivate new skills problem-solve challenges develop strengths boost resilience andnurture independence. Numerous easy-to-use classroom-tested strategies are explored in this comprehensive resource. Woven throughout are stories about students to encourage teachers to see instruction from a student’s point of view. From this perspective teachers can gain trust and nudge students into the space where learning happens. | The Autism Lens Everything teachers need to connect with students build confidence and promote classroom learning GBP 29.99 1
Making Sense of Number K-10 Getting to Know Your Students So You Can Support the Development of Their Mathematical Understanding This practical book shows you how to get to know the needs and abilities of your students so you can help them make sense of math concepts. You will discover how to structure learning experiences around key number concepts: quantity counting relating and representing. The key concepts will be developed across the various strands: patterning and algebra number and operations measurement geometry and data and probability. | Making Sense of Number K-10 Getting to Know Your Students So You Can Support the Development of Their Mathematical Understanding GBP 29.99 1
This Is How We Teach Reading . . . and It's Working The what why and how of teaching phonics in K–3 classrooms This timely book offers a clear and structured method for integrating explicit phonics instruction into K–3 classrooms. An essential guide for teaching reading the book is grounded in the cutting-edge evidence-based science of reading. It provides a flexible and effective step-by-step progression that covers the essential phonics skills that teachers have been asking for and addresses the needs of busy diverse classrooms. This blueprint to effective instruction explores screening assessment and intervention as well as working with English language learners. Tools for implementation include high-impact activities lesson templates word lists phoneme-grapheme grids word ladders and more. | This Is How We Teach Reading . and It's Working The what why and how of teaching phonics in K–3 classrooms GBP 29.99 1
Powerful Understanding Helping Students Explore Question and Transform Their Thinking About Themselves and the World Around Them In these challenging times teaching children to think critically and reflectively AND be compassionate responsible and caring citizens at the same time is a tall order. Powerful Understanding explores effective ways to build social emotional skills and help students make connections question what they read and reflect on their learning as they develop into stronger readers and learners. Strategic and critical thinking strategies revolve around core anchor books that help integrate thinking into everything you teach—from social responsibility to immigration to life cycles. This highly readable book includes a wealth of classroom examples and extensive hands-on activities designed to help students to think more deeply learn more widely and develop a more powerful understanding of what it means to be a responsible and compassionate person. | Powerful Understanding Helping Students Explore Question and Transform Their Thinking About Themselves and the World Around Them GBP 29.99 1
How Do I Get Them to Write? Explore the Reading-Writing Connection Using Freewriting and Mentor Texts to Motivate and Empower Students Committed to the premise that all students can learn to write with appropriate teaching modelling and practice How Do I Get Them To Write? argues that reading and writing go hand in hand. Through reading writing and the inevitable discussions that follow students learn from the experiences of others open their minds to many possibilities gain a glimpse into worlds unknown to them make connections to their own lives and reflect on their own choices and learning. An ideal resource for teachers who love writing as well as those who find it challenging. | How Do I Get Them to Write? Explore the Reading-Writing Connection Using Freewriting and Mentor Texts to Motivate and Empower Students GBP 29.99 1
Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake How Can Classroom Teachers Disrupt Discrimination and Promote Hope Foster Healing and Inspire Joyful Learning? Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake shows teachers how to confront racism and disrupt discrimination in order to deepen students’ understanding of social justice diversity and equity. Background information statistics and reports on incidents of hate will help students consider ethical and moral behavior. Forty step-by-step lessons involve discussion oral and written narratives case studies assumption charts and more. This thoughtful examination of today’s world will help teachers encourage reflection foster inclusion and inspire students to take action. This in-depth guide will show teachers of 8- to 14-year-olds how to start and manage important conversations that will lead to change. | Stop the Hate for Goodness Sake How Can Classroom Teachers Disrupt Discrimination and Promote Hope Foster Healing and Inspire Joyful Learning? GBP 29.99 1
Inspiring Meaningful Learning This remarkable book explores the essential steps for planning lessons that grab the attention of students and make them care about their learning. The steps address the key areas that are most important for meaningful learning: content pedagogy and building rapport with students. This practical book shows you how to make every lesson engaging impactful and even fun! | Inspiring Meaningful Learning GBP 29.99 1
Teaching Well How Healthy Empowered Teachers Lead to Thriving Successful Classrooms How can teachers balance the needs of busy overwhelming classrooms with the needs of their own health and well-being? This timely book is about avoiding teacher burnout. It suggests that teachers can reduce the amount of time they work outside the classroom and still be a motivated and engaged teacher. Promoting a healthy work–life balance for teachers the book advocates that teachers put their own mental and emotional health needs first; it argues that this will naturally lead to more effective teaching. The conversational tone of the book along with a wealth of anecdotal examples will make this highly readable resource an invaluable guide for every educator. | Teaching Well How Healthy Empowered Teachers Lead to Thriving Successful Classrooms GBP 29.99 1
Active Reading Classrooms Strategies that build language comprehension and word recognition skills This practical book invites teachers to investigate different strategies to teach both whole-class and individual intervention lessons in reading. The book strives to take students beyond the simple view of reading and make them active users of language who make connections among the elements that science tells us are part of the reading process. Teachers will find strategies focused on self-regulation word recognition and language comprehension along with various ways to connect and strengthen each aspect of reading. The lessons address new research about the complexities of reading and focus on scaffolding and differentiating learning for students in elementary classrooms. | Active Reading Classrooms Strategies that build language comprehension and word recognition skills GBP 22.99 1
Family Literacy Experiences Creating reading and writing opportunities that support classroom learning Just what teachers need to incorporate the rich diversity of home and out-of-school experiences in classroom instruction! This book explores innovative ways to motivate students using all forms of communication — books magazines blogs movies zines the internet television music comics texting newspapers rap video games collector cards and more. Based on the belief that literacy takes place everywhere the book promotes learning strategies that incorporate what we see read hear and do every day. The stories of students teachers education leaders and parents bring immediacy to this powerful book. | Family Literacy Experiences Creating reading and writing opportunities that support classroom learning GBP 18.99 1
Moving Math How to Use Thinking Skills to Help Students Make Sense of Mathematical Concepts and Support Numeracy Development Moving Math focuses on "moving" the teaching and learning of mathematics by shifting instruction and assessment practices. The authors describe how using various thinking skills like inferring analyzing and evaluating helps students make sense of mathematical concepts to support numeracy. This book offers possible student solutions that demonstrate how the thinking skills support the intended mathematical learning. | Moving Math How to Use Thinking Skills to Help Students Make Sense of Mathematical Concepts and Support Numeracy Development GBP 24.99 1
Stand Up and Teach What do you need for a well-run classroom full of engaged students? Kathy Lundy takes you step-by-step through the nitty-gritty details of creating a classroom that works for you and your students. Based on extensive classroom experience strategies throughout the book will help you become the teacher you want to be. From building a safe and inclusive classroom to teaching with imagination and innovation to engaging the school community Stand Up and Teach has it all. GBP 29.99 1
What Is A 'Good' Teacher? Based on the experiences of teachers who make a difference this book offers valuable insights into becoming the best teacher you can be for your students. Grounded in the latest research you will find real-life examples of professional excellence in practice. Beginning with developing your teacher identity and getting to know your students the book goes on to show you how to implement effective strategies and techniques in your classroom and gain a better understanding of how effective schools work. | What Is A 'Good' Teacher? GBP 29.99 1
Invitations to Play Our youngest learners thrive when their learning environment is one that celebrates curiosity exploration and imagination. This comprehensive resource sets the stage for play-based learning that will help children build a strong literacy foundation as well as negotiate the choices they make in real life. Get your students off on the right foot with literacy learning that appeals and engages. | Invitations to Play GBP 29.99 1
Teaching Tough Topics Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children’s literature. It focuses on topics that can be challenging or sensitive yet are significant in order to build understanding of social justice diversity and equity. Racism Homophobia Bullying Religious Intolerance Poverty and Physical and Mental Challenges are just some of the themes explored. The book is rooted in the belief that by using picture books novels poetry and nonfiction teachers can enrich learning with compassion and empathy as students make connections to texts to others and to the world. GBP 29.99 1
Reaching and Teaching Them All Making Quick and Lasting Connections with Every Student in Your Classroom This remarkable book shows you how to connect with students get to know what makes them tick and what makes them behave and learn the way they do (or don’t). The conversational style is supported by well-researched information on students with challenges and those students who challenge a teacher. This practical book shows you how to use body language humor shared experiences and curriculum to engage students manage the classroom and support learning. A comprehensive approach to improving the learning environment in your classroom the book is full of fresh strategies for connecting with students and offers valuable insights into applying these strategies in classrooms with groups and one-on-one. | Reaching and Teaching Them All Making Quick and Lasting Connections with Every Student in Your Classroom GBP 29.99 1
Powerful Poetry Read Write Rejoice Recite Poetry All Year Long Powerful Poetry celebrates the beauty power and pleasure of poetry in the classroom. This highly-readable book outlines the many benefits of integrating poetry into your literacy program including building reading writing and speaking skills nurturing creativity and celebrating language. Powerful Poetry provides practical enjoyable lessons for integrating poetry into your year-long literacy program and engaging ways to introduce poetic structure language tools and devices. Book lists introduce a wide range of wonderful poems and poets. Ideal for new and experienced teachers who are looking to bring the power of poetry into their classroom. | Powerful Poetry Read Write Rejoice Recite Poetry All Year Long GBP 29.99 1