Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in Today's Classroom

An evergreen resource is fully revised and updated to help a new generation of educators reach and teach struggling learners

Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom

Fully updated edition of this best-selling educational resource presents a menu of practical, tested strategies any teacher can use to meet students' diverse learning needs.

The Complete Guide to Service Learning

This project-based guide is a blueprint for service learning-from getting started to assessing the experience-and provides ideas for incorporating literacy into service learning and suggestions for creating a culture of service.

Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions

Answers to common questions and concerns for anyone considering homeschooling.

Gender-Inclusive Schools

Help gender-expansive students feel safe, included, and affirmed at school.

It Won't Ever Be the Same

Help young people name, express, and give shape to their grief with this book on grieving for teens.

Around the World Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Embark on a global adventure with this enthralling 16-book set, designed for children in grades 4 through 8. Journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of North America, Central America, and South America. Discover the rich history and modern wonders of Western and Eastern Europe. Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary life of the Middle East and traverse the vibrant regions of West and North Africa. Delve into the vast and varied continent of Asia and the enchanting lands of Southeast Asia. Experience the unique ecosystems of Oceania, the lush rainforests, and the stark beauty of the polar regions. Learn about governments around the world, the strategic importance of the Suez Canal, and other crucial global trade routes. Each book combines engaging storytelling, intriguing facts, and colorful illustrations, making geography and world studies a captivating experience for young minds.

Around the United States Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Dive into the rich tapestry of American geography and history with this captivating book set, perfect for grades 4 through 8. Explore the bustling cities and serene landscapes of the Northeast, and journey through the culturally vibrant Southeast. Discover the unique charm of US Territories and the iconic landmarks of Washington, DC. Travel across the vast Midwest, known for its plains and Great Lakes, and scale the heights of the Rocky Mountain States. Experience the diverse cultures of the Southwest and the dynamic beauty of the West. Learn about the mighty Mississippi River and other crucial waterways that have shaped the nation's growth. Take a nostalgic trip down the historic Route 66, and gain insights into the workings of state governments. Each book in this series is a blend of engaging narratives, fascinating facts, and vivid illustrations, making learning an adventure for young readers.

El acoso es algo muy doloroso

Help kids get and stay Bully-Proof""

Los infames clanes y otras falsedades

A humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends.

Aprende a organizarte sin desesperarte

Spanish how-to guide offers practical, humorous help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff.

Cómo hacer la tarea sin morir en el intento

A humor-filled take on a sickening subject: homework.

Errores sin dolores

A fun and funny way in Spanish for kids to learn about mistakes and how to recover from them.

Cómo dejar de procastinar (¡Hazlo ya!)

Give kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.

El estrés te altera de pies a cabeza

A humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic: STRESS!

¡Ya tienes teléfono! (Ahora lee este libro)

Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones . . . and how to use them safely.

When You're the New Teacher

Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition

Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

Written by leaders in the field of neurodiversity-affirming education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive. It offers an accessible introduction to the history, context, science, and culture around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Additionally, it contains concrete strategies for building school and classroom environments that support neurodivergent students.Chapters include tables and sidebars to help readers retain and reference important information. This book also provides real-world flavor in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and how educators support them. These features allow readers to contextualize what they've learned and feel confident as they implement change.

The Empathetic Classroom

The Empathetic Classroom goes beyond typical books on teacher well-being, focusing on holistic mindsets and strategies that support mental health in K-12 teachers and their students alike. Written by a teacher-turned-therapist, this approachable book uniquely offers a mental health perspective on classroom teaching. Maria Munro-Schuster shares tools for focusing on mental health in everyday practiceTeachers will benefit from sound advice on maintaining boundaries, confronting intrusive thoughts, responding to trauma, incorporating play into classrooms, and many other methods of remaining connected to themselves and their students. The conversational tone and relatable stories make this an easy, entertaining read.

It's Their World

Parenting in the digital age brings unique challenges and opportunities. It's Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence offers tools and insights to help parents build deeper relationships with teens as they navigate the complexities of growing up. This book provides a friendly, clear, research-based framework to guide parents through the crucial developmental stages of adolescence, both online and offline. By understanding what teens need as they grow, parents can nurture strong, supportive connections that last a lifetime.

Short Texts, Big Impact

Unlock the potential of short texts in your classroom with this comprehensive guide for K-12 teachers. This book delves into the power of short texts to significantly enhance student reading and writing outcomes. You'll explore core reading strategies such as annotation, quick writing, and analyzing the writer's craft, and core writing strategies, including micro writing, mentor texts, and sticky note revision. Additionally, discover creative approaches such as the three-word summary, song rewriting, and storyboarding for prewriting. The book offers classroom tested step-by-step guidance for all of the strategies and is packed with models of the strategies in use, sample texts, examples of anchor charts, and more. Whether you want to improve students' engagement, refine their writing process, or assess their progress, this resource has practical strategies to elevate your teaching and boost student success in reading and writing.

Raising Awe-Seekers

What if helping children boost their mental and emotional well-being, strengthen their social ties, and support their curiosity and internal motivation were as simple as rediscovering awe? Through research, interviews, and personal stories, Deborah Farmer Kris explores how awe and wonder can and should be a part of every childhood, and how becoming awe-seekers can change readers lives and their parenting in profound and concrete ways. In this book structured around seven of the most common sources of awe identified by Dacher Keltner and other awe researchers, Farmer Kris breaks down the science of awe, connecting the research to what we know about how kids learn and grow and anchoring it with four of her personal parenting tenets that dovetail with awe-seeking.