Let's Talk About Being Shy (Let's Talk About series) helps children overcome their shyness by helping them to understand that feeling shy is normal and there are things they can do to make them feel better about being around a new person or situation. "Being Shy" discusses these ideas in a gentle, yet effective manner, Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Being Shy" speaks directly …
How can I plan small-group times that keep children involved and interested? If you've ever asked this question, this guide is the resource you need. Here are 100 plans for active, engaging small-group times that stimulate children's creativity, help them learn skills and concepts, and introduce them to a wide range of new and thought-provoking experiences, both inside the preschool classroom a…
Veteran teacher Karen Kindle offers practical strategies for effectively building children's vocabulary. She shows teachers how to select robust words from read alouds and infuse them into classroom talk throughout day. She offers engaging word-learning strategies, along with dozens of activities that provide meaningful practice with target words. Multiple exposures and repeated use help studen…
Explore the web of factors that influence your power as a teacher—and how you can better use that power to foster student agency and empowerment.
What kind of power do teachers have? What influences their instructional decision making—and how does that affect students, particularly Black students and other students of color? How can educators move away from practices that oppress and dev…
In this essential guide, Starr Sackstein-a National Board Certified Teacher-explains how teachers can use reflection to help students decipher their own learning needs and engage in deep, thought-provoking discourse about progress. She explains how to help students set actionable learning goals, teach students to reflect on and chart their learning progress, and use student reflections and self…