DIY Literacy

Author: Kate Roberts
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
ISBN: 9780325078168
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"We have never seen teachers work harder than we do now. These tools inspire kids to work as hard as we are." -Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts What's DIY Literacy? It's making your own visual teaching tools instead of buying them. It's using your teaching smarts to get the most from those tools. And it's helping kids think strategically so they can be DIY learners. "Teaching tools create an impact on students' learning," write Kate Roberts and Maggie Beattie Roberts. "They help students hold onto our teaching and become changed by the work in the classroom." Of course, you and your students need the right tools for the job, so first Kate and Maggie share four simple, visual tools that you can make. Then they show how to maximize your instructional know-how with suggestions for using the tools to: make your reading and writing strategies stick motivate students to reach for their next learning goal differentiate instruction simply and quickly. Kate and Maggie are like a friendly, handy neighbor. They offer experience-honed advice for using the four tools for assessment, small-group instruction, conferring, setting learning goals, and, most important, helping students learn to apply strategies and make progress without prompting from you. In other words, to do it themselves. "It is our greatest hope," write Kate and Maggie, "that the tools we offer here will help your students to work hard, to hold onto what they know, and to see themselves in the curriculum you teach." Try DIY Literacy and help your readers and writers take learning into their own hands.

Grumpy Bird

Author: Jeremy Tankard
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338153560
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
The debut book of Jeremy Tankard's high-flying Bird series! Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play -- too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too. Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. Praised by the Wall Street Journal as "comic perfection," this winsome, refreshingly original picture book is sure to help kids (and grown-ups) giggle away their grumpies, too! Bird's impeckably crafted, hilarious melodramas continue in the Grumpy Bird board book, Boo Hoo Bird, Hungry Bird, and coming in 2018, Sleepy Bird.

Doll-E 1.0

Author: Shanda McCloskey
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316510327
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
A STEM-friendly tale of a girl and the doll she upgrades to be her new friend, for fans of The Most Magnificent Thing and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Charlotte's world is fully charged! With her dog at her side, she's always tinkering, coding, clicking, and downloading. She's got a knack for anything technological--especially gadgets that her parents don't know how to fix! Then, she receives a new toy that is quite a puzzle: a doll! What's she supposed to do with that? Once she discovers the doll's hidden battery pack, things start to get interesting...while her faithful canine sidekick wonders if he'll be overshadowed by the new and improved Doll-E 1.0! With a little ingenuity and an open mind, everyone can be friends in this endearing, modern tribute to the creative spirit of play.

What to Look for in Literacy

Author: Angela Peery
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000441210
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Practical and rich in resources, this book provides a roadmap to monitoring, evaluating, and implementing effective literacy instruction in grades PK-12. Designed for district and school leaders as well as literacy coaches and consultants, this book contains all the strategies, guidance, and tools you’ll need to monitor the effectiveness of literacy instruction in your school or system. Top literacy experts Angela Peery and Tracey Shiel share concise, well-researched information about how to identify enriched literacy environments, what constitutes well-designed literacy lessons, and the components of effective literacy programs at each grade level. Chapters cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as collaboration, technology, and more, and offer adaptable strategies for different environments. Tools such as checklists and conversation frames are included to help busy leaders and administrators effectively monitor literacy instruction and provide constructive, thorough feedback to teachers. Each chapter features: Check-Up Tools to review documents and observe instruction Check-In Tools to guide your conversations and feedback given to teachers Reflective Questions for system and school leaders and instructional coaches.

DIY Project Based Learning for ELA and History

Author: Heather Wolpert-Gawron
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317486374
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Are you interested in using Project Based Learning to revamp your lessons, but aren’t sure how to get started? In DIY Project Based Learning in ELA and History, award-winning teacher and Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron makes it fun and easy! Project Based Learning encourages students and teachers alike to abandon their dusty textbooks, and instead embrace a form of curriculum design focused on student engagement, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A leading name in this field, Heather Wolpert-Gawron shares some of her most popular units for ELA and Social Studies in this exciting new collection. This book is an essential resource for teachers looking to: Create their own Project Based Learning units. Engage student in their education by grounding lessons in real-world problems and encouraging them to develop creative solutions. Incorporate role-playing into everyday learning. Develop real-world lessons to get students to understand the life-long relevance of what they are learning. Assess multiple skills and subject areas in an integrated way. Collaborate with teachers across subject areas. Test authentic skills and set authentic goals for their students to grow as individuals. Part I of the book features six full units, complete with student samples, targeted rubrics, a checklist to keep students on track, and even "Homework Hints." Part II is a mix-and-match section of tools you can use to create your own PBL-aligned lessons. The tools are available as eResources on our website, http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138891623, so you can print and use them in your classroom immediately.

TheDadLab

Author: Sergei Urban
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525542701
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad. With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids. These simple projects use materials found around the house, making it easier than ever for busy moms and dads to not only spend more quality time with their children but also get them interested in science and technology. In this mind-blowing book, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with fifty step-by-step projects, including some that he has never shared online before. Each activity will go beyond the videos, featuring detailed explanations to simplify scientific concepts for parents and help answer the hows and whys of their curious children. Learn how to: explore new fun ways to paint; make slime with only two ingredients; defy gravity with a ping-pong ball; produce your own electricity, and more! With TheDadLab, parents everywhere will have an easy solution to the dreaded "I'm bored" complaint right at their fingertips!

DIY Learning

Author: Preksha
Publisher: Shashwat Publication
ISBN: 9360878162
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
"DIY Learning: Creating Your Own Learning Path" is a transformative guide for anyone seeking to take control of their educational journey. In an age where information is more accessible than ever, this book empowers readers to harness that wealth of knowledge and turn it into practical skills and personal growth. The book begins by introducing proven strategies for effective self-directed learning, methods that have enabled countless individuals to achieve their goals. Readers will find step-by-step strategies to help identify their learning style, set achievable goals and maintain motivation throughout their journey. By focusing on these foundational elements, the book ensures that every learner can create a personalized and effective learning plan.A significant focus of the book is on cultivating a growth mindset, which is essential for overcoming obstacles and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Readers will discover techniques to shift their perspective, seeing failures as valuable learning experiences and persistence as the path to mastery. This mindset is crucial for sustaining long-term learning and achieving success in any field. "DIY Learning" also offers practical tips for setting up a productive learning environment and managing time effectively. From creating a personalized study plan to tracking progress and celebrating achievements, the book provides practical advice to help learners stay organized and focused. These tips are designed to be adaptable, making them suitable for a wide range of learning scenarios. The book includes a curated list of resources, such as online courses, books, podcasts and communities that can support learning in various fields. Whether readers want to learn a new language, master a technical skill or dive into a new hobby, they will find the tools they need to succeed. This resource guide is invaluable for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills.

Good Night, Gorilla (oversized board book)

Author: Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399242600
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
This roomy trim size is perfect for sharing with groups and lap sitters, and will stand up to years of repeat readings.

Alphabreaths

Author: Christopher Willard, PsyD
Publisher:
ISBN: 1683648528
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing is a full-color, illustrated board book that teaches mindful breathing and body movement while learning your ABCs.

DIY Media in the Classroom

Author: Barbara Guzzetti
Publisher: Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807770868
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
This book shows teachers how to bring students' Do-It-Yourself media practices into the classroom (Grades 6–12). In one accessible resource, the authors explain both print-based and digital DIY media, identify their appealing features for content area instruction, and describe the literacy skills and strategies they promote. To help you successfully use DIY media in your classroom, this book provides teaching strategies for using DIY media across the curriculum, including English/language arts, math, social studies, science, art, and music. It offers multiple perspectives, including a classroom teacher who reflects on her own challenges and successes with DIY media in a high school class.