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MATH MAGIC revised edition is for all of us who need and want to improve our understanding of math. Flansburg makes math what you may never have imagined it to be: easy and fun.
Scott Flansburg's heartfelt belief is that there are no “mathematical illiterates,” just people who have not learned how to make math work for them. But millions of otherwise successful adults are afraid to balance their checkbooks and don't know how to figure...
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Connect nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning for young children with activities, real-life examples, and educator resources. Nurture young children's innate tendencies toward exploration, sensory stimulation, and STEM learning when you connect outdoor learning and STEM curriculum. Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning and how the rich diversity of settings and materials of nature gives rise to questions and inquiry...
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What does it take for children to want to learn in your presence?
It requires pursuing balance among your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. When your four bodies are in balance you create an environment where effective learning dominates.
You will learn that:
● Nourishing your physical body and exercising gives you energy and stamina
● Accepting and appreciating the full array of your emotions supports a healthy mind
● Recognizing...
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This is Book II of "Augsburg's Drawing", a series designed for school students within which Augsburg's Drawing System is explained and taught. Intended for the use of students in grades four to eight, it contains the essentials of Free Hand Drawing and was designed to be used as a text book. Each subject is treated topically and is arranged so as to give the greatest flexibility in teaching. Contents include: "General Outline", "The Perspective Principle",...
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It's Not A Money Problem. It's a LOVE Problem.
If you're feeling frustrated with the ineffectiveness of the current educational system, dissatisfied with the performance of students in the classroom, and discouraged by the lack of support from the community and parents... Loving Education is the book for you.
Get Students To Love Learning
Your students don't understand why they are in your classroom. They resent being asked to trade their precious...
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Using stories to teach ICT is a new, excellent series of four books that will make the teaching of ICT a more exciting and creative cross-curricular experience.
The aim of the series is for ICT to be presented in a format that shows how information technology is used in our everyday lives and demonstrates ways how ICT skills can be taught and extended while linking to a wide variety of other subject areas of the curriculum.
Ages 7-9 contains: 6 fun...
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Education is more than just going to school
How can educators empower students to stay relevant in an ever-changing world? As globalization and artificial intelligence dramatically change the future of work, preparing students for a life defined more by who they are than by what they do is the most important benchmark of a modern education.
Pivot is an inspiring journey of self-discovery that reveals an insightful framework for creating self-directed,...
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Educators need to be able to engage with readers at every level, and part of their role is to evaluate where each student lies on the continuum and to improve their skills to bring them to the appropriate level. This book is a beginner-level guide focusing on developmental reading strategies for elementary students at all stages, exploring how technology can be used to improve the skills of a wide range of readers, including beginning readers, struggling...
629) Colors of Unity
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"Colors of Unity" is a transformative journey through the vibrant spectrum of human diversity, designed to empower young readers aged 13 to 16 with the tools to navigate the complexities of race, ethnicity, and cultural differences. Through twelve insightful chapters, readers embark on a captivating exploration of friendship, empathy, and resilience, discovering the beauty in celebrating our shared humanity while embracing the unique hues of individual...
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Welcome to "The Complete ACT Prep Guide: 2023-2024 Edition." This book is designed to be your comprehensive companion in preparing for the ACT exam during the academic year 2023-2024. Whether you are a high school student aiming for top universities or an adult seeking to improve your test scores for college admissions, this guide is crafted to help you succeed.The ACT (American College Testing) is a crucial milestone in the college application process...
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In this book (the first in a two-book series), you'll learn how to shift your instructional practice and leverage technology to meet today's curriculum education standards for grades K-5. This book addresses issues that digital age students face and examines the importance of tailoring their learning experiences using technology; discusses technology needed to teach state standards and shows how to address roadblocks to incorporating technology; includes...
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Employment of computer and information technology occupations is, projected to grow by 12 percent between 2018 and 2028. These occupations are, projected to add about 546,200 new jobs.
Get with the Program: Computer Science Education Opportunity and Accessibility promotes equitable opportunity and accessibility for all students to learn computer science skills-in the classroom, after school, or at home.
This book is for:
• The teacher wanting...
633) Quarrelsome Waves
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Rhymin simon learns: That some neighborhoods can be dangerous and that he must use wisdom when dealing with strangers. This spirit filled 27 book series, will inspire and encourage children and adults alike. We first meet Rhymin simon at age 5 on a rainy day. Simon ages one full year with every five books and your child's vocabulary and comprehension skills will grow with him as the word complexity increases within the series. Simon faces diverse...
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Military training was a prominent feature of higher education across the nineteenth-century South. Virginia Military Institute and the Citadel, as well as land-grant schools such as Texas A&M, Auburn, and Clemson, organized themselves on a military basis, requiring their male students to wear uniforms, join a corps of cadets, and subject themselves to constant military discipline. Several southern black colleges also adopted a military approach. ...
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Using stories to teach ICT is a new, excellent series of four books that will make the teaching of ICT a more exciting and creative cross-curricular experience. The aim of the series is for ICT to be presented in a format that shows how information technology is used in our everyday lives and demonstrates ways how ICT skills can be taught and extended while linking to a wide variety of other subject areas of the curriculum. Ages 5-6 contains: 6 fun...
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“ABC's of Tanks and Other Fighting Vehicles” explores the history of armored combat vehicles from the past to present, from the well-known to the obscure. Done in the style of a children's ABC book, with a unique vehicle selected for each letter, and its technical data and historical overview listed side by side “ABC's of Tanks and Other Fighting Vehicles” is perfect for military history fans of all ages
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Turk the courageous turtle goes through what millions of young children goes through in school fending off bullies, embarrassments, and peer pressure. Here Turk the courageous turtle by having good friends and staying positive, Turk was able to overcome one of his biggest fears and become a hero at the same time
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Today's school principals face unprecedented challenges that can overwhelm even the most dedicated among them. What can they do when their initial enthusiasm for the job begins to deflate, when the demands of the job seem to outnumber the rewards? How can they regain the energy that propelled them early in their career?
The Principal Reboot answers these questions with specific advice on how to reignite passion in addressing the many aspects of the...
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Thinking about school grants? Wondering where to start?
In “The Start-Up Guide for School Grants”, Peggy Downs shares answers to the questions she hears most often as she works with school leaders to develop grants. Have you ever wondered: Is a grant the answer for your school?
Why do grants matter?
How do you find grants?
What are the best grant-writing books?
How can classroom grants help my school?
In this book, you'll learn the answers...
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Maria Montessori, considered "a citizen of the world," as indicated on a commemorative plaque in Rome, is one of the most outstanding educators of the twentieth century. She was born in Chiaravalle, Italy, in 1870. In 1896, she became the first woman in Italy to become a physician. For many years, she worked with children with developmental disorders as part of her duties stemming from her appointment to the Psychiatric Clinic at the University of...
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