QUICK AND LIVELY CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Meaningful Ways to Keep Kids Engaged During
Transition Time, Downtime, or Anytime

by Linda Nason McElherne, M.A.

Copyright © 2006

 

Make the most of every moment in the classroom. These brief, meaningful, enjoyable activities are perfect for 15- to 20-minute periods during the school day-advisory, homeroom, or “between” times too short to start something big and too long to waste. The 260 activities are grouped into 52 themes (one for each week of the year) with quotations, discussion questions, affirmations, and resources. Includes 53 reproducible handout masters. The included CD-ROM (PC and Macintosh) features all of the reproducible forms from the book. Previously titled Jump Starters. Grades 3-6

 

176 Pages/Paperback
AFS59	Quick and Lively Classroom Activities	$36.50

SECTION 504 AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Practical Guide for Determining Eligibility, Developing
Accommodation Plans, and Documenting Compliance
Second Edition

 

by Tom E. C. Smith & James R. Patton

Copyright © 2007

This practical resource, now in its second edition, navigates the public school personnel through the process of determining eligibility for students with disabilities as outlined in Section 504. It also acts as a reference guide to the basics of both the legal formalities and practical applications of Section 504 in the school settings. Included are Eligibility Determination Forms that provide a format for documentation of the appropriate steps taken in considering eligibility.

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112 Pages/Paperback
AP12307	Section 504 and Public Schools	$44.00

 

TRAINING PEER HELPERS
Coaching Youth to Communicate, Solve Problems,
and Make Decisions

 

by Barbara B. Varenhorst, Ph.D.

Copyright © 2010

This updated resource incorporates the 40 Developmental Assets—the essential building blocks of healthy development that young people need to succeed—and helps young people make a powerful difference in the lives of their peers.

It provides 15 sessions an adult can use to train students in the skills necessary to more effectively help their peers. Through discussion and fun, engaging activities, students will learn the basic but crucial skills necessary for building healthy relationships, including

• communication: asking questions and listening for
  content and feelings;

• assertiveness: expressing rights and desires, dealing
  with peer pressure, and managing sensitive issues;

• confidentiality: honoring what others share and deciding when safety
  concerns override it;

• decision Making: weighing information and evaluating choices; and
  conflict Mediation: dealing with disagreements and reaching peaceful
  solutions.
  

158 Pages
AIPG4902	Training Peer Helpers	$39.50

PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, K-8
A Practical Guide to Empower Students and Teachers

 

by Louis G. Denti

Copyright © 2012

 

This gold mine of teacher-developed and approved strategies goes beyond classroom management theory and gives you ready-to-use tools that not only encourage positive behavior, but also empower students to take responsibility for their behavior. This book is organized into two sections: the first provides general classroom operating principles for maintaining control of the classroom and for helping teachers with day-to-day classroom management; and the second is chock full of teacher-friendly activities to promote an enhanced classroom environment. Excellent for all students, these strategies will help you

• improve your teaching and classroom management skills,
• enhance your knowledge base, and
• maintain a positive attitude so that you can be proactive rather than
  reactive.
  

Also included are a quick-glance chart that groups the activities by appropriate grade level and checklists for classroom procedures and routines, teacher classroom management, and self- evaluation.

178 Pages/Paperback
ACP3898	Proactive Classroom Management, K-8	$37.50

 

 

95 STRATEGIES FOR
REMODELING INSTRUCTION
Ideas for Incorporating CCSS

 

by Laura E. Pinto, Stephanie Spares, &Laura Driscoll

Copyright © 2012

 

Research shows that the most successful learning happens when teachers talk less and engage their students in actively applying concepts. This book shows you how to enhance lessons with 95 research-based strategies that work for all subjects and grade levels. In addition, the authors explain the research on student learning, describe best practices, and provide tools for analyzing your lessons. This step-by-step guide shows how to remodel lessons to

 

• align with the Common Core State Standards,
• develop 21st century skills,
• engage students , and
• enhance content learning.

The book’s evidence-based Present-Apply-Review (PAR) model is highly effective for addressing shortfalls in student learning. Included are diagrams, examples, clear instructions for connecting lessons to CCSS anchors, and a guide to sharing the strategies in a professional learning setting. Why teach tomorrow’s adults with yesterday’s lessons? Amplify your arsenal with storyboarding, Socratic role-play, Wikis, peer huddles, and more—and watch learning soar!

 

181 Pages/Paperback
ACP8755	Strategies for Remodeling Instruction	$38.50