Primary Education

Children Want to Write is a collection of Donald Graves' most significant writings paired with recovered tapes that illuminate his research and his inspiring work with teachers. Hear the earliest documented use of invented spelling, the earliest attempts to guide young children through a writing process, and the earliest conferences.

Among Schoolchildren illuminates a year in the life of a fifth-grade teacher struggling to make a positive difference in the lives of her students. In Holyoke, Massachuetts, Christine Zajac toils far from the limelight. Her story, and that of her students is heart-warming and inspiring as she helps them to become full-scale human beings. We find that some are brilliant, that others are troubled, and that Ms. Zajac never gives up.

Many people who have dated or chosen to marry narcissistic people come to me for help. They need to know how to relate to their narcissists. They must learn how to stay out of the lines of fire of the narcissists. They are stuck in cycles of abuse and manipulation, with seemingly no end in sight. They are distraught at the possibility of continuing the relationships, but they are also at a loss as to how to continue on without their partners.

In an unsettled world full of conflict and unrest, comprehensive peace education is needed now more than ever. Written by AMI Diploma holder Mary Da Prato, The Peace Table outlines peace education practices introduced and reinforced in the Montessori Primary prepared environment for three through six year old children. Learn how freedom of work choice within natural limits and respect for personal space in the prepared environment lay the foundation for positive human relations in the Casa, at home, and the wider world. Implement the principles of The Peace Table in your lives as a first ...

Are you struggling to be an effective teacher? Do your kids walk all over you, turning your classroom into a chaotic whirlwind of chatter? The truth is, the majority of new educators have faced similar challenges with classroom disruption and low student motivation. You'd like to be friendly with your class, but you can't let the kids walk all over you. There must be some way to harmonize such tensions, some way to lead your class with the conviction of a general but the gentleness of a scholar. This audiobook will teach you how to be an effective teacher.

This is a full-cast performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis, enabling any student to fully understand and appreciate the novel. Orwell's political fable is told from the viewpoint of its key characters, the animals, who are quizzed and questioned about how "some animals are more equal than others" in this vibrant guided drama.

Classroom teacher, author, and speaker Pernille Ripp reveals the five keys to creating a passionate reading environment. Throughout the book, Pernille opens up about her own trials and errors as a teacher and what she's learned along the way. She also shares a wide variety of practical tools that you can use in your own classroom.

Have you ever wondered what Montessori is? Many of us have heard the name "Montessori" but do not know what Montessori teaches. For over 100 years, the Montessori Method, based on the scientific observations of Maria Montessori, one of the first female physicians in Italy, has universally educated preschoolers in Practical Life Skills, Sensorial Awareness, Language Development, Art, Music, Science, and Mathematics. It is a natural way of learning through modeling, freedom of choice, and self-discovery with the aid of manipulatives and trained guides to facilitate absorbent minds in becoming...

This important book offers a practical guide to understanding how Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) can be used in the classroom. Gardner identified eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Celebrating Every Learner describes the characteristics of each type of intelligence and follows up with ready-to-use lesson plans and activities that teachers can use to incorporate MI in their pre-K through six classrooms.

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto is a world-renowned scholar, professor of history and geography at Queen Mary, University of London, and a member of the Faculty of Modern History of Oxford University. The Americas, part of the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles series, offers an intriguing history of the world's western hemisphere.

A long time teacher of the young, M. J. Cousins has composed a variety of original poems to be read aloud to children or read by children - story poems, nonsense poems, funny poems, poems to love and treasure. This is a great book for families, Early Childhood Educators and teachers to enhance reading programs or just enjoy for the love of reading!

Our research group established by the Department of Psychology at the College of Nyíregyháza investigates the phenomena of school bullying and harassment. The term ‘school bullying covers the behaviour where the aggressive act has no obvious cause (non-reactive aggression).The aim of this present study is to reveal the structure of attitude- and behavior patterns that occur in the course of school bullying, the occurrence rate of the bully, the victim, the intervener participant, the helper participant and the bystander behavior patterns among primary students, in particular view of age...

Struggling to control classroom disruptions, low engagement, and student defiance? You're not a bad teacher—you just need the right blueprint. Classroom Behavior Management Blueprint is the essential guide for elementary teachers who want to create a calm, focused, and respectful classroom—without yelling, punishment, or burnout. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned educator facing new challenges, this book offers practical strategies, real-world examples, and proven tools that actually work.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

You will be eager to take your exams after revising with this audiobook. This book is The Ultimate Exam and Test Prep Q&A for you as a Grade 6, 7, or 8 student looking to ace your English exam, regardless of your prior academic performance.

Discover the magic of Earth Day and spring rain with curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in this engaging children's story! On a rainy April morning, three best friends embark on a delightful learning adventure about Earth Day and the importance of April showers. Perfect for children ages 6-9, this beautifully crafted story combines environmental education with childhood wonder. 🌧️ Why This Earth Day Story Stands Out: Educational Value: Children learn about Earth Day, International Mother Earth Day, the water cycle, and why spring rain is essential for our planet....

Learn the best ways to use text-dependent questions as scaffolds during close reading and the big understandings they yield. But that’s just for starters. Fisher and Frey also include video, texts and questions, cross-curricular examples, and an online facilitator’s guide—making the two volumes of TDQ a potent professional development tool across all of K-12. The genius of TDQ is the way Fisher and Frey break down the process into four cognitive pathways: What does the text say? How does the text work? What does the text mean? What does the text inspire you to do?

Inside this book you will find 32 weeks of spelling practice, designed for your grade-one child. Each week covers 10 new words, and when appropriate the definition is given as the sentence example to aid with vocabulary. At the end of the week, your child will be tested on each of the 10 words so you can gauge their mastery.

A story described by Katherine Paterson as "didactic camp", a very funny but also thought-provoking fantasy about the issue of gayness. This controversial tale has given enormous comfort to many young people struggling with their own sexual identity.

Acclaimed author Lynne Barasch takes listeners back to the small 1940s country schoolhouse where Grandpa went to school. The children in his tiny three-room school participated in all sorts of fun activities: spelling bees, geography bees, history bees, even multiplication bees. And at recess, they had snowball fights or played baseball or ring-a-levio. But everything changed when a new girl named Kaye came to school.