Every major measure of students’ historical understanding since 1917 has demonstrated that students do not retain, understand, or enjoy their school experiences with history. Bruce Lesh believes that
Just as athletes stretch their muscles before every game and musicians play scales to keep their technique in tune, mathematical thinkers and problem solvers can benefit from daily warm-up exercises.
Diller, an author/consultant who has worked as a reading, classroom, and migrant education teacher and provides training in literacy and math instruction, explains how to set up, manage, and keep math
For elementary math teachers, Holtzman (math education, U. of California, San Diego) and Susholtz, an artist, educator, and arts education consultant for UCSD's Education Studies Program, use a visual
Multiple-choice testing is an educational reality. Rather than complain about the negative impact these tests may have on teaching and learning, why not use them to better understand your students’ tr
Multiple-choice testing is an educational reality. Rather than complain about the negative impact these tests may have on teaching and learning, why not use them to better understand your students’ tr
Palmer, an educational consultant, workshop leader, and former English teacher and business manager, explains how to teach speaking skills to students in grades four through 12 or those in after-schoo
This handy tool guides students through the seven essential steps for writing successfully in any form, from idea to draft to revision to final product. The layout is inviting and offers a valuable re
The school library has changed dramatically. Today, it is a portal to a world of learning that includes traditional books, digital resources, and online environments. As the importance of information
Guiding the Reading Process is a no-nonsense exploration of the latest and most successful approaches to teaching reading. This highly readable book sorts through the mass of information available and
Literacy work stations have taken the primary grades by storm, as teachers discover many ways to use them in supporting independent and thoughtful reading and writing.Now, Stepping Up with Literacy St
Jennifer Donohue Zakkai illuminates why and how dance is a powerful tool for learning and creativity in K6 classrooms. In this workshop on paper” you'll discover how to build on what you already know
Do you spend hours creating word lists and weekly vocabulary tests only to find that your students have "forgotten" the words by the following week? Janet Allen and her students were frustrated with t
I Read It, but I Don't Get It is a practical, engaging account of how teachers can help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Cris Tovani is an accomplished teacher and staff developer
"This book anchors shared reading as an essential element within a comprehensive and balanced literacy program." Margaret MooneyIn this book, Brenda Parkes introduces new teachers to shared readi
Do you spend your days working with students who struggle to comprehend reading in literacy and content classes? Are you looking for a way to establish comprehensive literacy instruction in your schoo
This is a book about problem solving--an internal tool that shapes the cognitive development of young readers and writers. At the same time, it is a book about the role of the teacher and the curricul
The goal of teaching writing is to create independent and self-motivated writers. When students write more often, they become better at writing. They acquire habits, skills, and strategies that enable
For those who truly wish to leave no child behind, the racial achievement gap in literacy is one of the most difficult issues in education today, and nowhere does it manifest itself more perniciously
