Elementary category: 2214 books

Good, solid information is hard to get. How hard is it for you to come up with ideas to boost learning for children at home? Dont be taken in by expensive educational materials and toys that might not be up-to-date, age-appropriate, or geared toward your childs learning style. A childs most important...

Jumpstart your students’ minds with daily warm-ups that get them thinking mathematically and ready for instruction. Daily Math Stretches offers practice in algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, and data for grades 3-5 to provide an early foundation for mastering mathematical learning. Written...

Take your fifth grade students on a problem solving adventure with the 180 Days of Problem Solving e-Book. This classroom resource boosts confidence as students approach multi-step, higher level word problems. With changes in math standards, teachers need an easy-to-use tool to help them quickly implement...

We all want to do the best for our children and make sure that their school lives are as enjoyable and rewarding as they can be. When your child starts primary school, it can be a very scary time as you wonder whether they will make friends and cope academically. If you’re feeling confused...

Emerging young readers can count their way up from numbers 1-10, while rhyming their way through situations that our beloved furry family members could get themselves into throughout the day! 

When children reach the top of Key Stage 2 and are below average readers, they need to practice reading skills with materials that are attractive, motivating, and accessible; variety is important too. These stories will be useful for pupils whose first language is not English. Each book in...

A must have for every teacher who wants to develop the emotional competence of children in their class. This resource contains 45 lessons - more than enough for one lesson per week! The lessons each contain detailed teachers' notes, warm up games and activities, questions to ask and ideas about what...

This great new science title contains 12 stories, 2 for each of the six units of study from the Science Scheme of Work.The book also contains background information for the teacher, lesson plans and resources sheets. Planning tools and ideas for differentiation are included.A brilliant way to motivate science investigations!

Come along on a journey of discovery! A curious dog named Steinbert explores the flight of a bird using his own special method. This rhythmic tale will entertain and inform young readers and also instill basic critical thinking skills that can benefit them throughout their lives. Based on the...

By the time young children enter statutory education, they may have already attended a number of different educational settings, from entry to group settings outside home, to joining playgroup or nursery school. Each of these experiences is likely to affect children's capacity to adjust and to learn. This...

Dorothy Heathcote MBE was a unique educator whose practice had a vital influence on the international development of Drama in Education. For more than half a century she inspired generations of teachers and educators all over the world by her original and authentic approach to teaching and learning. This...

Using Talk to Support Writing presents a new and innovative approach to the teaching of early writing. The authors discuss both theoretical and practical issues around using talk in the classroom to support children as they learn to write. Set within the context of national concern for achievement...

Making sense of what a teacher observes in the classroom is vital to their development as a new teacher and a fundamental aspect of high-quality literacy teaching. By providing real-life case studies that analyse what underpins interactions between teachers and children, this book will help them understand...

'This is a book to be treasured. This deeply respected pioneer brings together major research literature, theoretical understanding and practical help. She does so in a way that demonstrates her love and commitment in working with young children and helping them to have rich lives intellectually and...