A Student's Brain
Author: Kathie F. Nunley
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9781929358113
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake advantage of the wealth of new research coming out on the human brain.
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A Teacher's Guide to Communicating with Parents
Author: Tina Taylor Dyches
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780137054060
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCommunicating with Parents: A Guide to Effective Practice is an essential guidebook for the K-12 education professional. This book takes an in-depth look at communicating with families of students in elementary and secondary schools and is founded on the most current research and practice. Divided into five main sections, this guide presents evidence-based content and strategies related to: Developing Caring Relationships in Schools, Communicating with Families for Student Success, Communicating with Families throughout the School Year, Communicating with Families in Meetings, and Addressing Difficult Topics with Families. Additionally, a broad-based school population is covered with pertinent information for working with families of: general education students, students with disabilities, culturally/linguistically diverse students, students from low socioeconomic status, and students with unique gifts and talents. The evidence-based material is enhanced and illustrated with examples, graphics, and professional reproducible materials, and on every page, educators will be given the most research-based content, sound examples, practical applications, and ready-to-use resources. An indispensible guide for all K-12 general education teachers, special educators, related services personnel, and administrators for both pre-service and in-service training.
Secret Stories
Author: Katherine Garner
Publisher:
Published: 2016-07-01
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780692745366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn educational toolkit for teaching phonics, consisting of a book, posters and musical CD, all of which provides for multiple options and inputs for learning, including: visual-icons, auditory and kinesthetic motor skill manipulations, as well as a variety of dramatic and emotive cuing-systems designed to target the affective learning domain. This "backdoor-approach" to phonemic skill acquisition is based on current neural research on Learning & the Brain--specifically how our brains actually learn best!The Secret Stories® primary purpose is to equip beginning (or struggling, upper grade) readers and writers, as well as their instructors, with the tools necessary to easily and effectively crack the secret reading and writing codes that lie beyond the alphabet, and effectively out of reach for so many learners! It is not a phonics program! Rather, it simply provides the missing pieces learners need to solve the complex reading puzzle--one that some might never solve otherwise! The Secrets(tm) are sure to become one of the most valuable, well-used, and constantly relied-upon teaching tools in your instructional repertoire!
The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading (The Ordinary Parent's Guide)
Author: Jessie Wise
Publisher: Peace Hill Press
Published: 2004-10-17
Total Pages: 474
ISBN-13: 194296837X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA plain-English guide to teaching phonics. Every parent can teach reading—no experts need apply! Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills—and don't know how to help. Phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching reading—from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. This one book supplies parents with all the tools they need. Over the years of her teaching career, Jessie Wise has seen good reading instruction fall prey to trendy philosophies and political infighting. Now she has teamed with dynamic coauthor Sara Buffington to supply parents with a clear, direct phonics program—a program that gives them the know-how and confidence to take matters into their own hands.
Parent/Teacher Guide for When We Were Alone
Author: Susy Komishin
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Published: 2016-12-16
Total Pages: 5
ISBN-13: 1553796918
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Parent/Teacher Guide for When We Were Alone provides ideas for parents and teachers sharing and discussing themes—sometimes difficult ones—that are presented in the story When We Were Alone. With this story, parents and educators can discuss diverse perspectives, experiences, and traditions with young readers that foster a deeper understanding of ourselves as human beings and of our relationships with others. This guide presents: key concepts of residential schools and Indigenous perspectives ideas to guide student learning approaches and suggestions that guide the reading discussion topics and activities to deepen readers’ understanding of the abstract concepts addressed in the story a Cree word list
A Teacher's Inside Advice to Parents
Author: Robert Ward
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-10-20
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 147582291X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaximize your child’s potential in ways that extend beyond academics alone. Gain a clearer, more cohesive relationship with their teachers. A Teacher’s Inside Advice to Parents: How Children Thrive with Leadership, Love, Laughter, and Learning explains how to support and inspire all kids towards success and satisfaction. When parents and teachers share common goals and methods to meet a child’s essential needs, this wraparound effect flows seamlessly from home to school and back again. This affirming, practical parenting approach provides expert insight for connecting with the classroom and influencing your child in four fundamental aspects: Leadership supplies the appropriate guidelines and routines your child requires in order to feel a soothing sense of security, structure, and stability. Love offers the attention, encouragement, and acceptance that create a strong bond of trust and open communication between you and your child. Laughter adds the joy, excitement, and adventure that embolden and assist in your child’s personal exploration of creativity, purpose, and direction. Learning develops and reinforces your child’s knowledge, wisdom, and skills vital for a contributing, self-sufficient life. The Four Ls of Parenting directly lead to the cooperation, confidence, contentment, and capabilities parents and teachers both strive to foster in every child—all accomplished with increased efficacy and delight while nurturing and educating the kids they care about so deeply.
Parent-Teacher Guide for Ray's New Arithmetics
Author: Ruth Beechick
Publisher: Mott Media (MI)
Published: 2012-10-01
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9780880620710
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuides your scheduling and planning through the Ray's Arithmetic books. Shows where you can adapt to the needs of slower or advanced students, making selective use of basic portions that are important for all students and higher-level portions that challenge the best students. Provides a test for each unit. Describes games and activities which add variety to your teaching.
Parent-Teacher Guide for the Original McGuffey Readers
Author: Ruth Beechick
Publisher: Mott Media (MI)
Published: 2009-04
Total Pages: 105
ISBN-13: 9780880620970
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis parent-teacher guide has been written expressly for Mott Media's republication of the 1830's McGuffey Readers. For the first time ever - a comprehensive guide for using the McGuffey readers. Includes general helps for teaching reading and specific ideas for each lesson. Not too little, not too much, but just right.
Parents on Your Side
Author: Lee Canter
Publisher:
Published: 2002-07
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781572710368
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents a unique perpective on improving education in today's classrooms. While most reform programs require school-wide change.
Dear Parents
Author: Dana Arias
Publisher: Dear Parents Book
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781938686641
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this powerful book, you will learn how parents and teachers can work together in the spirit of harmony for the benefit of their students and children alike. Dana offers a series of letters, which are basically an ongoing conversation, which can help you as the parent better prepare your student to succeed academically. You will learn to decode the mysteries behind the things teachers ask from parents, and you will learn how partnering with teachers in specific ways can help students become better learners. The information here will help you take control of your child's education and strengthen your family in simple and easy ways through the biggest tool you have as a parent: dialogue. It will allow you to see a transformation in your child's thinking patterns, conversation, and writing skills. All of these changes can transfer into better grades, a happier student, and even a more peaceful home environment.
