Elementary category: 2214 books

Sam Jam sat in a school library and challenged the school community to ask him about the origin of anything at all — and pledged to use library resources to answer within 60 minutes. Children and adults delivered clever, funny, unexpected questions: Who owned the first pet dog? Who invented toilets?...

This highly practical activity workbook is linked to the core text How to Manage Spelling Successfully and has been designed to support dyslexic students practise the spelling strategies and methods recommended in that book. This activity book can be used separately, or as part of an integrated programme...

Thirty Three Ways to Help with Reading equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of reading. By providing a range of activities and games which engage children and encourage motivation...

A year of drama – ready to use schemes at your fingertips. 25 topical schemes of work 100+ drama lessons 'This book really will offer some new and exciting ideas for teachers to teach. Even teachers who enjoy their job often complain that they become stale after teaching the same things...

The Snail And The Whale is a very popular children's picture book. There are very few teaching resources for it. This book contain 16 Thinking Hat worksheets for it. 3 Worksheets on Facts (White Hat), 3 worksheets on feelings and emotions (Red Hat), 3 worksheets on positives (Yellow Hat), 3 worksheets...

Do you believe that continuous improvement in teaching is essential? Do you wish to enhance your understanding of how children learn? Are you eager to become a well-informed professional? From the author of the hugely respected Foundations of Primary Teaching, this advanced...

These proven, practical early childhood teaching strategies and techniques help teachers identify young gifted children, differentiate and extend the curriculum, assess and document students’ development, and build partnerships with parents. Individual chapters focus on early identification, curriculum...

A Guided Reader to Early Years and Primary English draws on extracts from the published work of some of the most influential education writers to provide insight, guidance and clarity about key issues affecting early years practitioners and primary English teachers. The book brings together...

Most of us consider farting an embarrassing topic, but it doesn't have to be! Marty has gas and he is going to fart in class. That's right! He farts in class, but it's not the end of the world. Mrs. Amil will maintain order and continue teaching because that's what teachers are supposed to do.

When a peregrine falcon named Pergie starts to lose his eye sight, his five loyal friends come to his rescue. With the help from a mole, an earthworm, a cat, a bloodhound, and a bat, Pergie learns through the five senses that there is more than just one way to see. This amusing adventure, entirely illustrated out of modeling clay, is sure to give you a giggle. Perfect for all ages!

Description of the book: This book which focuses on the childs self-concept (also called self-perspective or self-identity) is a collection of beliefs about oneself that includes elements such as academic performance, gender roles and racial identity. Generally, self-concept embodies the answer to...

Now in an updated second edition How to Teach Writing Across the Curriculum: Ages 6-8 provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children’s learning across the entire curriculum. Providing a number of suggestions for teachers and putting...

This "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" activity guide by Beverly Cleary is set up so it can be used as a unit plan for the teacher, or used by students in literature circles. This book is written by the legendary Judy Bloom. It is broken up into a 16 day plan, and includes chapter questions, vocabulary, writing prompts, projects, and reading comprehension questions.

Praise for 3rd edition: 'Experienced practitioners and students will find a host of new ideas to help them create interesting environments and starting points to promote young children's learning.' - Early Years Update, April 2009 'Planning for Children's Play and Learning includes practical...