Kick-Start Your Class

Kick-Start Your Class

Author: LouAnne Johnson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1118104560

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The New York Times bestseller author of Dangerous Minds has a new way to engage students LouAnne Johnson's newest book is a collection of fun and simple educational icebreaker activities that get students excited and engaged from the very first minute of class. These activities are great to use with students at all levels, and many of the activities include variations and modifications for different groups. Research has shown that the use of icebreakers increases student motivation by creating an emotional connection between the student and school. In as little as five minutes, a creative icebreaker can engage students' brains, encourage critical thinking, and much more. Includes a fun-filled collection of icebreakers that get students thinking and keeps them engaged Written by LouAnne Johnson, a teacher and acclaimed author of eight books Contains ideas for promoting creativity, unifying the classroom community, preventing disruptive behavior, and creating positive attitudes towards school and learning No matter what your students' age group this book will give you the tools you need to create a classroom environment that promotes learning.


Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class, High School

Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class, High School

Author: Eric Milou

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-07-31

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1544316941

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"Too often, middle school and high school teachers say, ‘These students are lacking number sense.’ These books will help secondary teachers with good pedagogy to help build number sense in a creative way. Eric Milou and John SanGiovanni have created short routines that are teacher-friendly, with lots of examples, and easy to adapt to each teacher’s needs. These are the books that secondary teachers have been waiting for to help engage students in building number sense." Pamela J. Dombrowski, Secondary Math Specialist Geary County School District Junction City, KS Kickstart your high school math class! Do your students need more opportunities do develop number sense and reasoning? Are you looking to get your students energized and talking about mathematics? Have you wondered how practical, replicable, and engaging activities would complement your mathematics instruction? This guide answers the question "What could I do differently?" Taking cues from popular number sense and reasoning routines, this book gives you the rundown on how to engage in five different daily 5–10 minute routines, all of which include content-specific examples, extensions, and variations of each for algebra, functions, geometry, and data analysis. Video demonstrations allow you to see the routines in action and the book includes a year’s worth of daily instructional material that you can use to begin each class period. The routines in this book will help students Frequently revisit essential mathematical concepts Foster and shore up conceptual understanding Engage in mental mathematics, leading to efficiency and fluency Engage in mathematical discourse by constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others Reason mathematically, and prepare for high stakes assessments Move learning beyond "correctness" by valuing mistakes and discourse and encouraging a growth mindset From trusted authors and experts Eric Milou and John SanGiovanni, this teacher-friendly resource will give you all the tools and tips you need to reinvent those critical first five or ten minutes of math class for the better!


Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class, Elementary School

Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class, Elementary School

Author: John J. SanGiovanni

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 154437495X

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Do your students need more practice to develop number sense and reasoning? Are you looking to engage your students with activities that are uncomplicated, worthwhile, and doable? Have you had success with number talks but do your students crave more variety? Have you ever thought, "What can I do differently?" Swap out traditional warmup practices and captivate your elementary students with these new, innovative, and ready-to-go routines! Trusted elementary math expert John J. SanGiovanni details 20 classroom-proven practice routines to help you ignite student engagement, reinforce learning, and prepare students for the lesson ahead. Each quick and lively activity spurs mathematics discussion and provides a structure for talking about numbers, number concepts, and number sense. Designed to jump-start mathematics reasoning in any elementary classroom, the routines are: Rich with content-specific examples and extensions Modifiable to work with math content at any K-5 grade level Compatible with any textbook or core mathematics curriculum Practical, easy-to-implement, and flexible for use as a warm-up or other activity Accompanied by online slides and video demonstrations, the easy 5–10 minute routines become your go-to materials for a year’s work of daily plug-and-play short-burst reasoning and fluency instruction that reinforces learning and instills mathematics confidence in students. Students’ brains are most ready to learn in the first few minutes of math class. Give math practice routines a makeover in your classroom with these 20 meaningful and energizing warmups for learning crucial mathematics skills and concepts, and make every minute count.


Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness

Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness

Author: Alison Pepper

Publisher: Gryphon House

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780876597361

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"Build the home-school connection to prepare for kindergarten! Studies show that parent and family involvement with school is an important factor in children's later academic success. Many families of young children want to learn ways to support their little ones in preparing for and getting the most out of kindergarten. With easy-to-share parent letters and simple, fun activities for families to do together at home,Kick-Start Kindergarten Readinessis the perfect tool for early childhood teachers to involve families in understanding and supporting the rich learning taking place in your preschool classroom. The book offers activities to support: Social-emotional skills Math explorations Science inquiry Emerging literacy skills Language and vocabulary development Gross and fine motor skills"--


Accelerate the Sale: Kick-Start Your Personal Selling Style to Close More Sales, Faster

Accelerate the Sale: Kick-Start Your Personal Selling Style to Close More Sales, Faster

Author: Mark Rodgers

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2011-07-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 007176125X

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Open the throttle on your sales potential—and leave your competitors in the dust! Selling today can be brutal. You need to rev it up if you want to close more deals. Accelerate the Sale shows how to: Qualify Buyers Using Just Two Well-Selected Words Develop Your Marketplace Superiority Acquire unparalleled persuasive language techniques Whether you sell B2B or B2C, use Accelerate the Sale to power your sales success from 0 to 60 in no time flat. Praise for Accelerate the Sale: “I drive exotic cars, and it’s an interesting coincidence that Mark talks about speed, acceleration, and roaring to the finish line. This book is not a theoretical guide but rather a practical companion. It’s a high-performance learning vehicle.” —Alan Weiss , author of Million Dollar Consulting “Great book! It’s loaded with ‘golden nuggets’ throughout each chapter. Add the ‘Street Smarts’ and ‘Accsellerators’ sections and you have the new A-to-Z quick reference for sales success!” —Greg Heichelbech, CEO, Triumph North America “Any serious student of sales and sales leadership would do well to reflect on the wisdom Mark Rodgers has packed into this book!” —Bob Althoff, President of the world’s oldest Harley-Davidson dealership, A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson “This powerful, practical book, based on proven, real-life experience, shows you how to make the sale, faster and easier than ever before!” —Brian Tracy, author of The Psychology of Selling


Kick-Start Your Class

Kick-Start Your Class

Author: LouAnne Johnson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-03-07

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1118216210

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The New York Times bestseller author of Dangerous Minds has a new way to engage students LouAnne Johnson's newest book is a collection of fun and simple educational icebreaker activities that get students excited and engaged from the very first minute of class. These activities are great to use with students at all levels, and many of the activities include variations and modifications for different groups. Research has shown that the use of icebreakers increases student motivation by creating an emotional connection between the student and school. In as little as five minutes, a creative icebreaker can engage students' brains, encourage critical thinking, and much more. Includes a fun-filled collection of icebreakers that get students thinking and keeps them engaged Written by LouAnne Johnson, a teacher and acclaimed author of eight books Contains ideas for promoting creativity, unifying the classroom community, preventing disruptive behavior, and creating positive attitudes towards school and learning No matter what your students' age group this book will give you the tools you need to create a classroom environment that promotes learning.


Give This Book a Title

Give This Book a Title

Author: Jarrett Lerner

Publisher: Aladdin

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1534489797

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Kick-start creativity with this collection of fun-filled activities prompting kids to use and grow their imaginations from Jarrett Lerner, author of the EngiNerds, Geeger the Robot, and Hunger Heroes series! This collection of fun, open-ended writing and drawing prompts will challenge kids to think and create in new ways with every turn of a page. In the Finish This Comic section, young writers are inspired to write and illustrate a six-panel story. Following How to Draw instructions will encourage kids to find their own drawing styles. Every fun activity and silly prompt will keep young readers engaged and entertained!


How to Get Your Teacher Ready

How to Get Your Teacher Ready

Author: Jean Reagan

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-07-04

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 0553538276

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Learn how to get your teacher ready for back to school…from the first dayl to graduation! The kids are in charge in this hilarious classroom adventure--from the creators of the New York Times bestseller How to Babysit a Grandpa. This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready—for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day!). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students. A fun read-a-loud to prepare for first day jitters, back-to-school readiness or end of year celebrations.. The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Babysit a Grandma How to Catch Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Read to a Grandma or Grandpa


STEM by Design

STEM by Design

Author: Anne Jolly

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-06-10

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1317395786

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How do you create effective STEM classrooms that energize students, help them grow into creative thinkers and collaborators, and prepare them for their futures? This practical book from expert Anne Jolly has all the answers and tools you need to get started or enhance your current program. Based on the author’s popular MiddleWeb blog of the same name, STEM by Design reveals the secrets to successful lessons in which students use science, math, and technology to solve real-world engineering design problems. You’ll learn how to: Select and adapt quality existing STEM lessons that present authentic problems, allow for creative approaches, and engage students in meaningful teamwork; Create your own student-centered STEM lessons based on the Engineering Design Process; Assess students’ understanding of basic STEM concepts, their problem-solving abilities, and their level of engagement with the material; Teach STEM in after-school programs to further build on concepts covered in class; Empower girls to aspire to careers in STEM and break down the barriers of gender bias; Tap into STEM's project-based learning style to attract and engage all students. Throughout this user-friendly book, you’ll find design tools such as checklists, activities, and assessments to aid you in developing or adapting STEM lessons. These tools, as well as additional teacher resources, are also available as free downloads from the book’s website, http://www.stem-by-design.com.


Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business

Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business

Author: Michael Parrish DuDell

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1401306209

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From the ABC hit show "Shark Tank," this book-filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves-will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Full of tips for navigating the confusing world of entrepreneurship, the book will intersperse words of wisdom with inspirational stories from the show. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: Determine whether they're compatible with the life of a small business owner, shape a marketable idea and craft a business model around it, plan for a launch, run a business without breaking the bank (or burning themselves out), create a growth plan that will help them handle and harness success, and pitch an idea or business plan like a pro. Responding to the fans' curiosity about past show contestants, readers will also find approximately 10 "Where Are They Now" boxes in which they learn what happened to some of the most asked-about and/or most popular guests ever to try their luck in front of the Sharks-and what they learned in the process.