I know my son is bright. . . . why doesn't he care about school? Why is he so lazy and unmotivated? My daughter is . . . so unmotivated. How can I make her want to do better? In this lifesaving, groundbreaking book, Drs. Mandel and Marcus, clinical psychologists with more than 25 years' experience working with underachievers, show that these children are, in fact, highly motivated--in directions other than schoolwork. The key to helping underachievers reach their full potential lies in discovering their real motivation and redirecting it. But first, say the authors, you must abandon convention... View More...
An American Jewish fraternity whose evolution has mirrored larger social, historical, and cultural contexts. In the late 1800s an increasingly dominant fixture of student life on both US and European college campuses was the fraternity, groups of like-minded individuals who banded together based on Greek intellectual and social ideals. One such society was Zeta Beta Tau, founded by Dr. Richard James Horatio Gottheil and fourteen charter members at Columbia University in 1898 as a forum where young Jewish men could discuss their faith, enhance pride in their heritage, and embrace the ideals of ... View More...
This compelling book examines the often cited but poorly supported claims that immigrants fail to learn English, and the mistaken belief that immigrant communities cling to their heritage languages. The author reveals that, on the contrary, English is being learned at a rapid pace while heritage languages are disappearing quickly from family use. She shows us how current assumptions have a pervasive influence on language policy in the United States. Ultimately, the author argues for an educational approach that effectively embraces immigrant communities as they tackle the obstacles to language... View More...
With its first edition, ...And with a Light Touch was immediately praised for its authentic portrayal of classroom life and learning. It's my bible for teaching young children and It reads like a novel, said veteran and preservice teachers alike. Those with minimal background in children's literature have found the book a godsend. Every page rings true with the voice of a caring, real-life classroom teacher-one who marvels at what young children can do if given the chance to work in daily reading and writing workshops taught with a sensitive and responsive approach. Now, Carol Avery offers a s... View More...
With its first edition, ...And with a Light Touch was immediately praised for its authentic portrayal of classroom life and learning. It's my bible for teaching young children and It reads like a novel, said veteran and preservice teachers alike. Those with minimal background in children's literature have found the book a godsend. Every page rings true with the voice of a caring, real-life classroom teacher-one who marvels at what young children can do if given the chance to work in daily reading and writing workshops taught with a sensitive and responsive approach. Now, Carol Avery offers a s... View More...
With these lessons, you've got what you need to teach students to write effectively and raise their test scores. Easy, sequential lessons mirror the kind of writing students will be asked to do on the tests. Through fun writing prompts such as memorable haircuts and how to eat an Oreo cookie, students learn to craft a five-paragraph essay, organize a story, write an effective expository piece, add elaborations, master persuasive writing, and more. For use with Grades 3-6. View More...
52 playful and easy to understand activites to hhelp parents teach children moral lessons that they won't forget A child says, I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand. 10-Minute Life Lessons for Kids is a book about seeing and doing--a book that gives parents the ability to teach the powerful principles of honesty, trust, generosity, love, and other values. Children will discover the objectives themselves as they actively participate in fun games and activities. The games can be done in any order, with very little planning and with very few supplies--just common objec... View More...
The largest collection of successful college application essays available in one volume. These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Colby, and other outstanding schools--followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country. This helpful guide includes: 100 complete essays with professional commentary Examples of essays on common topics (family background, athletics, work experience), as well as the more offbeat Essays on the immig... View More...
The largest collection of successful college application essays available in one volume. These are the essays that helped their authors gain admission to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Wellesley, Colby, and other outstanding schools--followed by invaluable comments by experts in admissions, placement, and college counseling at some of the best learning institutions around the country. This helpful guide includes: 100 complete essays with professional commentary Examples of essays on common topics (family background, athletics, work experience), as well as the more offbeat Essays on the immig... View More...
The key to successful home education, homeschool veterans will tell you, is determining your educational philosophy and marrying it to your child's learning style. Then you can make an informed decision in choosing the right educational curriculum for the child. This is the formula for success.In 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, homeschool guru Cathy Duffy can help you accomplish these critical tasks. Cathy will give you her top choices from every subject area, approaching everything through a Christian worldview perspective. This book is a critical volume for the homeschooling communi... View More...
Drama games are not staged plays but a dynamic form in which children explore their minds and the world around them. They can use their play-acting in sensory games, pantomimes, story games with puppets, in creating masks and costumes, and much more. Drama games allow children to get more in touch with themselves and what they want to be, and are a delightful way to discover the freedom, creativity, and expression of acting- and living. The SmartFunActivity series encourage imagination, social interaction, and self-expression in children. To make the books easy to use, games are marked accordi... View More...
Watch your training come alive with any of these 101 adaptable strategies These proven, generic activities will enliven your sessions and deepen learning and retention--no matter what you're teaching. This active training field guide provides activities useful for: Immediately involving participants Promoting back-on-the-job application Facilitating team learning Reviewing program content Developing skills . . . and more You'll also get 160 training tips about: obtaining participant expectations * regaining control of the group * making lectures active * forming groups . . . and more ... View More...
Here is an example of the Brain Games: Brain Game #94: Where s the Baby? 9 to 12 Months What Brain Research Says: Researchers now confirm that how you interact with your baby and the experiences you provide have an impact on his emotional development and learning abilities. Find several pictures of a baby and hide them in different places. Chose places that are familiar to your baby in the toy box, on the ceiling above the changing place, or under a plate on the highchair. Say, "Let s go find the baby." Ask different questions: "Is it in the sink?" "Is it on the chair?" Finally ask the questi... View More...
Meaningful, classroom tested-rubrics and self-assessment checklists are now at your fingertips Reproducible forms for reading and listening comprehension, story character analysis, content-area research reports, personal experience essays, letters, and more. Easy directions, scoring tips, planning forms, and follow-up strategies will help your students achieve their best, and meet the current state and school standards in reading and writing. For use with Grades 3-6. View More...
Meaningful, classroom tested-rubrics and self-assessment checklists are now at your fingertips Reproducible forms for reading and listening comprehension, story character analysis, content-area research reports, personal experience essays, letters, and more. Easy directions, scoring tips, planning forms, and follow-up strategies will help your students achieve their best, and meet the current state and school standards in reading and writing. For use with Grades 3-6. View More...
This collection gives 50 great examples of effective and diverse ways to express individuality in that most dreaded of all tasks for high school seniors--writing the college application essay. Each was used by a Harvard student on his or her application and is followed with analysis by the staff of the "Harvard Crimson," who help give perspective on what works well, what is a necessary evil, and what detracts from an otherwise compelling essay. With pointers on avoiding common essay pitfalls and stepping back to evaluate strengths applicants never realized they had, "Fifty Successful Harvard A... View More...
This book does more than teach the reader which words to learn. It teaches how to learn them. Permanently. Using visual images, 500 Key Words for the SAT builds a bridge between unfamiliar word and simple meaning. It also points out look-alike and sound-alike words used as traps on the SAT, and provides correct pronunciation, alternate parts of speech, and sample sentences. More than one hundred humorous cartoons add to the effectiveness of this powerful vocabulary-building tool. Make sure you order the latest version of this book: the 2013 edition View More...
