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The Morning Meeting Book (Strategies for Teachers, 1) 12 reviews
Roxann Kriete, Lynn Bechtel
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2002
Morning Meeting Book
+ Book review
+ Morning Meeting Book
+ What a way to start the day!
+ Be prepared for YOUR morning meeting!
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Making the Most of Small Groups: Differentiation for All13 reviews
Debbie Diller
Stenhouse Publishers, 2007
Excellent Resource for K-2 Reading Teachers
+ Good Purchase
+ Great resource
+ Really good book!
+ Finally, step by step directions!
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In the Company of Children 5 reviews
Joanne Hindley
Stenhouse Publishers, 1996
Inspiration for teachers!
+ Excellent book for all teachers
+ In the Company Of Children by Joanne Hindley
+ A spectacular book,that shows what kid's can do as writers
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Reading With Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades38 reviews
Debbie Miller
Stenhouse Publishers, 2002
Making Children Thoughtful Readers Is So Important
+ Great Book for Parents and Teachers ! !
+ Title says it all!
+ Teaching With Debbie
+ Teaching Reading Comprehension
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Positive Discipline36 reviews
Jane Ed.D. Nelsen
Ballantine Books, 2006
Not just theory
+ Positive Discipline Audio
+ A must-read for parents everywhere
+ A Great Place to Begin
+ Best Money Spent
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Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-1418 reviews
Chip Wood
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2007
Excellent Book - I recommend to any parent or teacher!
+ Resource for parents and teachers
+ Yardsticks is a must by for educators!
+ Amazing
+ Yardsticks
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Classroom Spaces That Wor (Strategies for Teachers Series, 3) 2 reviews
Marlynn K. Clayton, Mary Beth Forton
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2001
a nice supplement
I work for a teachers association. It seems that our new teachers aren't taught a lot about things like discipline or classroom organization in college. For those who think they might need a little extra help getting their classroom organized, I think that this book would make for a nice ...
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Habits of Goodness: Case Studies in the Social Curriculum1 review
Ruth Sidney Charney
Northeast Foundation for Children, 1997
Excellent case study examples of social change in school.
I can't say enough good things about this book! As a teacher who is trying to initiate social change in the classroom I often feel so alone. It is such a relief to read practical examples of regular teachers who are working on the same issues I feel are essential to making the learning ...
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Kids Taking Action: Community Service Learning Projects, K-8
Pamela Roberts
Northeast Fndtn for Children, 2002
"Kids Taking Action" highlights eighteen community service learning projects from diverse K-8 classrooms across the country. Written in a lively, engaging style, these profiles of hands-on, kid-friendly projects offer teachers great ideas to use or adapt with their own students. In addition, "Kids Taking Action" presents a helpful resource list and practical tips on how to find and implement CSL ...
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Rules in School (Strategies for Teachers, 4)5 reviews
Mary Beth Forton, Deborah Porter, ...
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2003
i highly recommend this book
+ creating responsibility
+ awesome book
+ Wonderful resource for all teachers new and old!
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Learning Through Academic Choice (Strategies for Teachers Series)
Paula Denton
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2005
Academic Choice is an instructional approach that motivates children and encourages autonomy by letting them select from among several teacher-offered ways to meet learning goals. Children learn a three-stage process of planing, working, and reflecting. In this book, long-time educator and Responsive Classroom consulting teacher Paula Denton guides teachers step-by-step through the process of ...
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Time to Teach, Time to Learn: Changing the Pace of School1 review
Chip Wood, Peter Wrenn
Northeast Foundation for Children, 1999
Loved the Book
I am in a master's program and this book has helped with my research. I agree with what Mr. Wood says about slowing down the pace in the classroom and working on relationships with the students.
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The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades46 reviews
Gail Boushey, Joan Moser
Stenhouse Publishers, 2006
what a difference
+ User Friendly
+ Inspiring and helpful
+ The Daily Five
+ A Must Read for Elementary Teachers
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Friends and Relations : Using Literature With Social Themes Grades 3-5 (Responsive Classroom Series, 4) (The ...
Carol Otis Hurst, Rebecca Otis
Northeast Fndtn for Children, 2000
In this book, renowned experts in the field of children's literature recommend eight outstanding books for the upper elementary grades focusing on themes of friendship and family. Ranging from picture books to novels, these selections are rich with possibilities for exploring topics such as loyalty, empathy, conflict, courage, fairness, responsibility, and diversity.
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Reality Checks: Teaching Reading Comprehension With Nonfiction, K-51 review
Tony Stead
Stenhouse Publishers, 2005
Extremely Helpful For Teachers
I read this book this summer to help with developing comprehension strategies with all my readers. Tony's book is an easy read and he is a skilled writer. I learned a ton and can't wait to try some of his ideas next school year.
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Teaching Children to Care: Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth, K-86 reviews
Ruth Charney
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2002
Behavior Management Miracle Book
+ Practical information
+ A "must-read," "must-have," "must-use" for every classroom teacher!
+ Great Deal
+ Teaching Children To care
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The Respectful School: How Educators and Students Can Conquer Hate and Harassment2 reviews
Stephen Wessler, William Preble
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2003
Addresses a pressing and endemic social problem
+ A must for school principals!
Collaboratively written by Stephen L. Wessler (a former state prosecutor and currently director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence) with the assistance of contributing author William Preble, The Respectful School: How Educators And Students Can Conquer Hate And Harassment addresses a ...
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On Their Side: Helping Children Take Charge of Their Learning
Bob Strachota
Northeast Foundation for Children, 1996
How can we ally with our students when they tattle and whine, don't do their homework, and hit each other? How can we create a classroom where children really care about their learning and behavior? How can we ask questions that will truly engage our students and ourselves in a lively search for answers? You will find many ideas and answers in this inspiring book written with warmth, humor ...
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Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement37 reviews
Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis
Stenhouse Publishers, 2007
great for english language arts teachers
+ Usefull book
+ Engaging Children Through Understanding What They Read
+ Strategies That Work
+ Excellent comprehension lessons
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Creating a Safe & Friendly School: Lunchroom, Hallways, Playground, And More...
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2006
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