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Best
Books on the Brain
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STUDENT'S BRAIN: THE PARENT/TEACHER MANUAL by Kathie Nunley
---Simple and easy to understand, this book explains the workings
of the brain to parents and teachers. 176 pages. (List: $28.95)
Our price: $24.00
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NEW
3rd EDITION HOW
THE BRAIN LEARNS Text and Manual 3rd Ed by David Sousa
(paperback)-- This is the classic book and still one of the bestsellers
for Brain-based teachers. Written by one of my favorite people - David
Sousa. Corwin Press. 305 pages. $39.95
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BIOLOGICAL BRAIN IN A CULTURAL CLASSROOM: Enhancing Cognitive
and Social Development Through Collaborative Classroom Management.
(2nd Ed) by Robert Sylwester. Explore how brain research improves
student-teacher dynamics in the classroom! 179 pages Paperback. Corwin
Press. $27.95
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HOW
TO EXPLAIN A BRAIN: AN EDUCATOR'S HANDBOOK TO BRAIN TERMS AND COGNITIVE
PROCESSES by Robert Sylwester
. Sylwester offers educators and general readers his own definitions
and descriptions for terms used in the cognitive neurosciences and
provides a unique look into the marvelous brain. Corwin Press. $32.95
(NLSD)
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Best
Books on Differentiated Instruction
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Differentiated
Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit all. by
Gayle Gregory and Carolyn Chapman -- A practical,
persuasive, and useful guide. Differentiated Instructional Strategies
is highly recommended reading for classroom educators and a seminal
contribution to Teacher Education supplemental reading lists and
academic reference collections. 145 pages $27.95
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NEW:
DIFFERENTIATING THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM: Solution Strategies
for 18 Common Obstacles. By Kathie F Nunley. Written specifically
by and for the high school teacher and our specific needs and obstacles
for differentiation. Discover solutions to issues such as: "I
need to prepare students for college learning", "I have
lab safety concerns", "I'm a traveling teacher", "How
can I differentiate my AP curriculum?", and lots more! .(List:
$29.95) Our price: $26.95
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DIFFERENTIATION
THROUGH LEARNING STYLES AND MEMORY by Marilee Sprenger -- Marilee
Sprenger is one of the experts in the field. Every teacher's library
should include one of her books. This book gives educators practical
strategies and applications for accessing these 'sensory pathways'
and connecting learned content to the real world. 163 pages.
$27.95 (NLSD)
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Layered
Curriculum™: The
practical solution for teachers with more than one student in their
classroom. 2nd
Edition
This new edition includes modifications for kindergarten, 1st grade,
college & adult ed, homeschooling, more detailed samples, elaboration
on the new "diamond" shaped modification for those of you
needing "B" layer emphasis. Much greater detailed instruction
on modifying for a wide variety of classrooms.
160 pages. List $28.95 Our price: $24.00
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Best
Books on Classroom Management
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COMMON
SENSE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS.
By Jill Lindberg. 65 best practices for managing the typical
school day. 128 pages. $32.95(NLSD)
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PREVENTING
PROBLEM BEHAVIORS .(Agozzine
& Kay, eds.) A complilation of startegies tested and proven in
urban and suburban classrooms from award-winning teachers. A CEC &
Corwin Press Publication. 242 pages. $29.95(NLSD)
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POSITIVE
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: A Step-by Step Guide to Successfully Running
the Show Without Destroying Student Dignity by Robert DiGiulio. Learn
how to take positive control of the classroom Discover an alternative
to threats, rewards, and punishments. Manage classrooms without robbing
students of their dignity. 122 pages
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Best
Books on Reading Strategies
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TEACH
THEM ALL TO READ: Catching the Kids who Fall through the Cracks.
Elaine McEwan. Helps teachers at all grade levels understand about
developing fluency, cognitive strategies and improve comprehension.
212 pages. $32.95. (NLSD)
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HOW
THE BRAIN LEARNS TO READ by
David Sousa.
Another
great one by one of my favorite authors. This time Sousa presents
what scientists have uncovered about how children develop and use
spoken language abilities when learning to read. Sousa explores brain
research and provides scores of practical reading strategies for the
K-12 classroom. 246 pages. $39.95 (NLSD)
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READING
STRATEGIES for Elementary Students with Learning Difficulties.
William Bender. This excellent reference provides a comprehensive
range of instructional options and assessments. 250 pages. 34.95
(NLSD)
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The
Learning communities Guide to IMPROVING READING INSTRUCTION.
V. Hastings Gregory & J. Rozzelle Nikas. Years of experience
bring this terrific source for creating quality reading programs.
Includes how-to and when-to guidelines. Corwin Press.
$29.95 (NLSD)
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Best
Books on Learning Styles and Instructional Strategies
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WHOLE
- FACULTY STUDY GROUPS: Murphy.
Creating Professional Learning Communities that Target Student Learning.
Now in its 3rd edition! One of the most successful and exciting approaches
to staff development and school reform. 356 pages. $39.95
(NLSD)
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PROBLEM-BASED
LEARNING IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOMS,
A Teacher's Guide to Implementation by Ann Lambros -- This
is a great book for secondary teachers who are looking to add some
novelty to their traditional classroom. If you've never tried problem
based learning, you're in for a treat - and so are your students.
Corwin Press. 120 pages. $21.95
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WORKSHEETS
DON'T GROW DENDRITES: 20
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE THE BRAIN
by Marcia Tate -t engagement in the learning
process, whether they are tactile learners, spatial thinkers, or logical
minds. Includes 20 strategies, such as using humor and telling stories;
and incorporating games into lessons. Softcover. 136 pages. Corwin
Press. $27.95(NLSD)
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NQUIRY-BASED
LEARNING USING EVERYDAY OBJECTS. Hands-on Instructional Strategies
that Promote Active Learning in Grades 3 - A. Edmonds Alvarado &
P. Herr. Absolutely packed with fabulous lesson plans and ideas
for inquiry learning for upper elementary and middle school. $27.95.
(NLSD)
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Best
Books & MUSIC for putting a little more FUN in your School Day
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THE
LIGHTER SIDE OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT.
Aaron bacall. Illustrations and cartoons to liven up your next PD
day. $19.95
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THE
LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD. The original, hard cover edition by
Watty Piper. Still the best, "never give up" story. $8.99
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101
STUNTS FOR PRINCIPALS TO INSPIRE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Frank Sennett.
Creatively inspire
and motivate your students to higher academic achievement with these
great ideas! 168 pages. $25.95.
$23.00 (NLSD)
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LAUGH
LINES FOR EDUCATORS.
Diane Hodges. The name says it all!! $24.95 (NLSD)
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MUSIC CD |
TO
CATCH THEM WHEN THEY FALL- A MUSIC CD BY MUSICIAN / EDUCATOR:
MONTE SELBY
Includes: I used to be cool, To catch them when they fall, Refrigerator,
Beat of a different marcher, Middle school matters, It wasn't my fault,
and more
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PEER
PRESSURE- A MUSIC CD BY MUSICIAN / EDUCATOR: MONTE SELBY
Includes:Eyes in the back of her head, I cried one night, Who's got
that vision, Bad bunch of kin, Outside the lines, The office call,
Everybody's problem, and more. $15.00
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MY
DAD IS A SUPERINTENDENT- A MUSIC CD BY MUSICIAN / EDUCATOR: MONTE
SELBY
Includes: Because you teach, Snow day, My dad is a superintendent,
Homone blues, Middle school, Black and white, Secretary, and more.
$15.00
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