Thinking Deeply about Primary Mathematics is a comprehensive exploration of the ideas, theories and practices of most value to beginning teachers, as well as any teacher with the desire to improve their practice.
In 'Mathematical Tasks: The Bridge Between Teaching and Learning', Chris McGrane explores a range of practical approaches, strategies and principles behind the design and effective use of tasks in the mathematics classroom that lead to all pupils becoming successful learners.
Relationships and Sexuality Education for those Supporting 12 -18 year o
With helpful and accessible advice, this is an informative guide to open communication with adolescents about relationships and sexuality. Highlighting the value of positive sexuality education and going beyond a single 'talk', it covers potential challenges and how to address them, offering developmentally appropriate guidance for 12-18-year ......
This integrative text spotlights what educators need to know about children's cognitive development across grade levels (PreK-12) and content areas. The book provides a concise introduction to developmental neuroscience and theories of learning. Chapters on general cognitive abilities probe such crucial questions as what children are capable of ......
Well established as a definitive text--and now revised and updated with eight new chapters--this book translates cutting-edge research into effective guidelines for teaching writing in grades K-12. Illustrated with vivid classroom examples, the book identifies the components of a complete, high-quality writing program. Leading experts provide ......
Maths teacher Michael Pershan presents a selection of practical ideas for effective mathematics teaching. The ideas are presented with examples and backed up by research.
Games to Play & Sing with Children aged 3 to 7 144 Counting, Finger, Beanbag, Circle, Clapping, Skipping, Water,
Waldorf Games Handbook for the Early Years - Games to Play and Sing with Children aged 3 to 7 offers a handy guide to playing games with young children.
Now revised and updated, with many new lesson plans and a new chapter on writing instruction, this trusted book guides upper elementary teachers to design and implement a research-based literacy program. The expert authors show how to teach and assess students in differentiated small groups, and explain how instruction works in a tiered ......