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SPECIALS: Many of Our
Bestsellers are now available as value-priced "Bundles"
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THE
BRAIN BUNDLE
Whether
you're just starting out or looking to stock your library with the
"Brain Basics", this package is for you. Sousa's "How
the Brain Learns" 3rd ed., Nunley's "A Student's Brain"
and Sylwester's "How to Explain a Brain."
Value Bundled
Price $92.00
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THE
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER'S BUNDLE
Nunley's
Differentiating the High School Classroom" and "A Student's
Brain" and Lambos' "Problem-Based Learning in Middle and
High School Classrooms" and Lindberg's Common-Sense Classroom
Management for Middle and High School Teachers.
Value Bundled
Price: $ 96.95
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DIFFERENTIATED
INSTRUCTION BUNDLE
Everything
you ever wanted to know about HOW to implement differentiated teaching
in your classroom tomorrow. Nunley's "Differentiating the High
School Classroom" and "Layered Curriculum" text AND
workbook (2nd ed), and Gregory/Chapman's "Differentiated Instructional
Strategies" 4 books in all.
Value Bundled
Price $ 89.95
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LAYERED
CURRICULUM®
TEXT & WORKBOOK COMBO
Layered
Curriculum is a method of differentiating instruction. Students move
from basic information, through application, and into critical evaluation.
It holds students highly accountable for learning. This book started
what is now a worldwide movement - the 2nd edition of both text and
workbook.
A Brains.org publication Special Price $42.00
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LAYERED
CURRICULUM® INDIVIDUAL STUDY KIT
Includes: the
Layered Curriculum TEXT and Workbook, A Student's Brain, A DVD
slide presentation narrated by Layered Curriculum developer, Dr
Kathie Nunley discussing the WHY, WHAT and HOW of Layered Curriculum.
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Differentiating
the High School Classroom
BOOK STUDY GROUP Kit
10
copies of the book: Differentiating the High School
Classroom, 1 Facilitator's Guide, including an exclusive Power
Point CD narrated by Dr Nunley on Layered Curriculum plus 1 copy
of the Layered Curriculum Text.
Value Bundled: $331.0
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THE
SUCCESSFUL EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO EARNING EXTRA INCOME by Kevin McCormick
and Kathie Nunley --
Finally a complete guide specifically written to show educators
how to earn additional income in their time outside school. Shows
you how to turn your talents, education, ideas, and passions into
a profit making part-time buisness...then, when you're ready,
how to expand your business full-time. 200 pages. (List: $23.95)
Our price: $19.95.
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Kathie's
Recommended best BOOKS & Aids for Teaching, Learning & the
Brain
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Best
Books on the Brain
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A
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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HOW THE
BRAIN LEARNS Text and Manual 3rd Ed by David Sousa--
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. $40.95
Kathie
says: "This is one of 2 books that really launched
the "Brain-Based Learning" movement in education. David continues
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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. $28.95
Kathie
says: "From one of the pioneers in the field of brain-based
learning, Sylwester writes a dictionary of sorts for educators." |
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TEACHING
THE MALE BRAIN - HOW BOYS THINK, FEEL, AND LEARN IN SCHOOL by Abigail
Norfleet James.
Differentiate your teaching style to address learning differences
between girls and boys in the classroom! This practical guide to teaching
boys combines classic and cutting-edge research to show you why males
learn differently and, more important, how you can differentiate teaching
strategies to help them succeed in the classroom. Corwin Press.
304 pages. 38.95
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THE
DEVELOPING BRAIN BIRTH TO AGE EIGHT by Marilee B. Sprenger. Best-selling
author Marilee Sprenger covers the basic structure, vocabulary, and
current research on the brain from an early childhood educator's point
of view and provides an abundance of illustrations and descriptions.
User-friendly guide. Corwin Press. 144 pages. 28.95
Kathie
says: "I love Sprenger's work. This is great for anyone
working in early childhood education." |
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HOW
THE BRAIN INFLUENCES BEHAVIOR: MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR EVERY CLASSROOM
by David Sousa --
Helps educators understand what is happening in the brains of students
with behavior problems. Offers practical, effective intervention
strategies compatible with current finding in neuroscience. Important
new book by one of Education's most popular authors. Corwin Press.
250 pages. Paperback. $38.95.
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New
TEACHING THE FEMALE BRAIN: HOW GIRLS LEARN MATH AND SCIENCE by Abigail
Norfleet James. Incorporate brain-based research to empower
girls in the classroom! As any classroom teacher can tell you, there
are discernible differences in the way girls and boys learn. This
engaging, practical guide examines how girls' unique sensory, physical,
cognitive, and emotional characteristics affect their performance
in the classroom, and shows you how to adapt classroom experiences
to assist girls' learning, particularly in math and science. 208
pages. Paperback. $33.95.
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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. 2nd Ed. 208 pages
$33.95
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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: $27.95
Kathie
says: "The best book out there for high school teachers.
Finally, how to apply all this to the secondary classroom. (despite
the title, it works for both middle and high school)" |
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Layered
Curriculum®: The
practical solution for teachers with more than one student in their
classroom. Layered
Curriculum is a method of differentiating instruction which divides
your instruction into 3 layers, bringing student's thinking from simple,
basic information, through application, and into critical evaluation.
It holds students highly accountable for learning.
This book started what is now a worldwide movement - the 2nd edition
helps expand the model to a variety of subjects and teaching grade
levels.160 pages. A Brains.org publication - specially discounted
pricing. List $28.95 Our price: $24.00
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Layered
Curriculum®:
Companion Workbook (2nd ed) $19.00
Sold
individually, or discounted as a set with the text. (see the bundle
at the top of this page)
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Best
Books on Instructional Strategies
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A
GUIDE TO GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS - 2nd Edition by James Bellanca. Help
students organize their thinking, process content, and work cooperatively!
Graphic organizers are effective, research-validated tools for supporting
student achievement, promoting students' higher-level thinking, and
strengthening learners' visual and metacognitive skills. 24 ready-to-use
graphic organizers to enhance student learning across subject areas
and grade levels. Softcover. 264 pages. $35.95.
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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. $22.95
Kathie
says: "I like this books as it gives teachers a simple
way to start moving toward a student-centered classroom." |
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HOW
THE BRAIN LEARNS MATHEMATICS by David Sousa. This long awaited
book covers how the brain processes mathematical concepts and why
some students develop math anxiety. This is an excellent well-organized,
well-written book with loads of practical advice grounded in solid
research. Softcover. 244 pages. $38.95.
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New
HOW TO ASSESS AUTHENTIC LEARNING by Kay Burke, 5th ed.
Create assessments that meet state standards and target students'
learning needs! With the increased emphasis on high-stakes testing,
effective assessment has emerged as one of the major factors in
raising student achievement. In this latest edition of her bestseller,
renowned educator Kay Burke provides a wide range of updated, easy-to-implement
alternative assessments that address today's accountability requirements
and focus on improving learning. Designed for use across all content
areas. 232 pages. $38.95.
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Best
MUSIC for Educators, Staff Development and just FUN
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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
Kathie
says:
"I love Monte Selby's music - he is a riot! Educator / Musician,
he can capture all the inside jokes, politics and rewards of teaching
and working with children." |
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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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COLORED
OVERLAYS
(overhead transparency films)
RED, YELLOW & GREEN
Sized 8.5 X 11 inches. These can be cut in half for novels or
left whole for large textbooks and workbooks (NOTE: $10 minimum
order)
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