Child Learning

Jonathan Kozol traveled from the most blighted neighborhoods of Chicago to the urban wreckage of Camden, New Jersey; from the ghetto suburbs of Detroit to inner-city San Antonio; East St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. Everywhere, he discovered separate systems of public schools, with the children of America's poor condemned to schools that are underfunded, understaffed, physically crumbling, and imbued with despair.

In this groundbreaking guide, you'll learn a seven point parenting plan to help you create positive habits and build emotional control in your child. As a parent and family counselor, Nora Williams understands the unique challenges that come with raising a child with ADHD, and she is here to help you every step of the way.

Introduce your child to the amazing world of chess and develop your child’s critical thinking, patience, strategy, concentration, and logic. This book contains two manuscripts: Chess for Kids: A Foundational Guide for Bringing Chess Master’s out of Children Chess Openings for Kids: Basic Insight into the Opening of the Chess Game In part 1 of this book, you will learn everything from setting up the board to mastering openings and endgame strategies. In this book, your child will: Learn the fascinating history and evolution of the game of chess over the centuries. Master the basics of ...

Make Christmas Morning Magical with Giggles Galore—The Perfect Stocking/device Stuffer for Kids & Children & Children-like Adults & Bad Dad Joke Lovers - "Cuz that's the way eye roll"! If Your Holidays Need More Laughter, This Joke Book is the Gift That Keeps Giving - Groans, Moans, & Face Plants! Why Just Wrap Presents When You Can Wrap Up Laughs? A Holiday Must-Have! Fill Their Stockings - or Phones & Tablets - Without Breaking the Bank—Jokes, Puns & Smiles Await! Santa-Approved Fun: Keep Kids Entertained All Winter Break with This Book! Myths "Kids don’t need more video-free ...

With the groundbreaking Caldecott winner The Snowy Day, the first mainstream picture book to feature an African American child, Ezra Jack Keats became part of children's literature history. Keats's best-loved books are the ones that portray the neighborhood where he grew up. He was an inspiration to many artists of color, who, for the first time, saw themselves reflected in his books.

Modern marriage is busy, distracted, and overloaded to extremes, with ever-increasing lists of things to do, superficial electronic connections, and interrupted moments. Now Edward M. Hallowell, the bestselling co-author of Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction, teams up with his wife, Sue George Hallowell, a couples' therapist, to explain the subtle but dangerous toll today's overstretched, undernurtured lifestyle takes on our most intimate relationship.

A true crime thriller - the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body! The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is arrested, members of his counterfeiting ring gather to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd - and $200,000 in cash.

In How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control, and conscientiousness play a critical role in children's success. Now, in Helping Children Succeed, Tough takes on a new set of pressing questions: What does growing up in poverty do to children's mental and physical development? How does adversity at home affect their success in the classroom, from preschool to high school?

The Great Simplifying Adventure Transform Screen Time into Story Time with This Magical Adventure That Teaches Children the Joy of Simple Living! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in their most enchanting adventure yet as they discover a world where less truly means more. When mysterious paper bags begin dancing through the air on Maple Street, these three best friends are whisked away to the magical kingdom of Simpleville, where they must help a lonely king learn that happiness doesn't come from having everything—it comes from treasuring what truly matters. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this ...

This generation of students who have grown up in the 21st century are the most social, the most empowered, and also the most anxious youth population in human history. If you are struggling to connect with and lead them, you are not alone. The latest research presented in this audiobook, however, illuminates a surprising reality: The success of the next generation doesn’t depend entirely on them. Their best chance of success starts when adults choose to believe in them, challenge them, and walk with them through the nine greatest challenges today’s youth will face.

Kids Phonics teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Farsi. Short, daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, often terms a "frequency dictionary" approach, so that you are learning words that your kids will use and they can see quick results. This books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages, and how to continue learning once the course completes.

With this book, you’re bound to make those into a reality, where inside you will discover an easy guide to understanding dyslexia—cut through the jargon and get to know what dyslexia really is and how it uniquely impacts boys.

Whether the person doing the potty training is a veteran in that department or a first-timer, the book has something for everyone. Potty training a child or a toddler can be an intimidating experience and the book gives many tips so that this messy duty will have positive results." --5 Stars, Readers' Favorite Teaching a child with minimal fuss requires the perfect game plan! You child is ready to learn to use the potty earlier than you think. If you want to toilet train your child fast and effectively, you will need to start where all parents do: the beginning. Combining timeless advice ...

Children sometimes feel the task of learning to read is overwhelming, but the winning combination of rhyme here provide a perfect way to present the subject in a comical, engaging, and nonjudgmental way. Both practical and engaging, this story shows dinosaurs getting into all sorts of reading-related trouble! But of course, in the end, the dinosaurs learn how to carefully handle their books, read out loud, and read a lot!

If there were a code you could learn that would lead you to become a great teacher wouldn't you want to learn it? The Essential 55 is a collection of the amazingly effective rules that Ron Clark used to become an extraordinary teacher. Through trial and error, this teacher has distilled 55 ideas that have helped him take apathetic students in some of the country's most challenging areas and transform them into award-winning scholars.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When mysterious silver lights dance in the sky and everyone starts forgetting important things, three best friends discover they're needed in the enchanted Starlight Factory. This award-winning children's book series delivers another captivating tale that combines early learning, STEM education, and character development in one unforgettable adventure. Perfect for Ages 6-9 Independent Readers & Family Read-Alouds What Makes This Children's Book Special: 🌟 Educational Adventure Fiction that teaches valuable life lessons ...

Collins French with Paul Noble combines an exciting, new, non-traditional approach to language learning with the easy, relaxed appeal of an audio-only product. No books. No rote memorisation. No chance of failure.

All of us play a part in creating a great school community. Sharing, raising hands, and listening are just a few ways we can use good manners in school. Good manners make school a great place to be. How can YOU make your school a better place?

Alexandra Fuller tells the idiosyncratic story of her life growing up white in rural Rhodesia as it was becoming Zimbabwe. The daughter of hardworking, yet strikingly unconventional English-bred immigrants, Alexandra arrives in Africa at the tender age of two. She moves through life with a hardy resilience, even as a bloody war approaches. Narrator Lisette Lecat reads this remarkable memoir of a family clinging to a harsh landscape and the dying tenets of colonialism.

This math for kids audiobook is perfect for your child's learning. Do you ever feel that your child is struggling to learn multiplication and wonder why they struggle with math? You try your best to teach your child the best way to learn the times tables. You keep trying over and over again, because you've been using the same method for as long as you can remember. You tend to give up and let the school take care of teaching times table math to your child.