Activities for Elementary School Social Studies

Activities for Elementary School Social Studies
Author: James W. Stockard, Jr.
Publisher: Waveland Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2010-04-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1478629029

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According to Piaget, all higher-order thinking skills have their bases in activities involving concrete manipulation and observation. The third edition of this highly regarded collection of social studies activities continues to be based on the premise that children learn best through experiences and activities—learning by doing. It features new activities for each social studies category (geography, history, anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, and interdisciplinary). Three important new additions to the key elements of the easy-to-follow activity format make it easier for instructors to meet standards-based curriculum requirements: A detailed treatment of National Council of Social Studies standards addressed; specific multiple intelligences addressed (also reinforced by a multiple intelligences section in the back of the book); and useful Web site(s) for group/individual research (URLs for sites that will expand or enrich the learning experience for the activity). By engaging pupils in meaningful, worthwhile social studies activities, instructors can emphasize the processes of learning rather than the products, resulting in a richly rewarding experience for pupils and teacher alike.

This School Year Will Be the BEST!

This School Year Will Be the BEST!
Author: Kay Winters
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-07-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525422757

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On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they would most like to happen in the upcoming year. Some kids' hopes are familiar while others are off-the-wall. Whether it's looking good on picture day or skateboarding at school, everyone's wishes are shown in humorously exaggerated illustrations. As the first day draws to a close, there can be no doubt—this school year will definitely be the best!

Do Unto Otters

Do Unto Otters
Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429916893

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"Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you."—Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C. Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat otters the same way you'd like them to treat you, advises Mr. Owl. In her smart, playful style Laurie Keller highlights how to be a good friend and neighbor—simply follow the Golden Rule! This title has Common Core connections. Do Unto Otters is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The Daily 5

The Daily 5
Author: Gail Boushey
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2014
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1571109749

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The Daily 5, Second Edition retains the core literacy components that made the first edition one of the most widely read books in education and enhances these practices based on years of further experience in classrooms and compelling new brain research. The Daily 5 provides a way for any teacher to structure literacy (and now math) time to increase student independence and allow for individualized attention in small groups and one-on-one. Teachers and schools implementing the Daily 5 will do the following: Spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching Help students develop independence, stamina, and accountability Provide students with abundant time for practicing reading, writing, and math Increase the time teachers spend with students one-on-one and in small groups Improve schoolwide achievement and success in literacy and math. The Daily 5, Second Edition gives teachers everything they need to launch and sustain the Daily 5, including materials and setup, model behaviors, detailed lesson plans, specific tips for implementing each component, and solutions to common challenges. By following this simple and proven structure, teachers can move from a harried classroom toward one that hums with productive and engaged learners. What's new in the second edition: Detailed launch plans for the first three weeks Full color photos, figures, and charts Increased flexibility regarding when and how to introduce each Daily 5 choice New chapter on differentiating instruction by age and stamina Ideas about how to integrate the Daily 5 with the CAFE assessment system New chapter on the Math Daily 3 structure

STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners

STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners
Author: Deborah Rinio
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838946800

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This tool will inspire school librarians and other educators to create opportunities to engage in STEAM practices, collaboratively writing and assessing their own scaffolded lesson plans.

All Are Welcome

All Are Welcome
Author: Alexandra Penfold
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525579664

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Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be. “An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author of The Invisible Boy

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden
Author: Edith Pattou
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2001
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780152019785

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With her sure, loving, gardener's touch, Mrs. Spitzer nutures the students in her classroom each year.

Character Building Activities for Kids

Character Building Activities for Kids
Author: Darlene Mannix
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-12-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780130425850

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This straight-forward resource gives teachers, counselors, and parents over 140 common-sense lessons with reproducible activities for developing traits selected as representative of good character, such as honesty, generosity and fairness. This guide is organized into three sections focusing on respect for self, respect for others, and a positive outlook on life. Each lesson defines a specific character trait, shows children how to recognize the trait, and provides opportunities for children to apply the trait in their own daily lives.

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School
Author: Albert Lorenz
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613129831

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On the first day back to school from summer vacation, John is the new kid. When the librarian asks him if the school is any different from his last one, he begins a wildly imaginative story about what it was like. What follows are hilarious scenarios—his old school bus was a safari jeep pulled by wild creatures, the school was a castle, and the lunch menu included worms! His imagination wins him the attention and awe of his librarian and peers, setting the tone for a compelling story about conquering the fears of being a new kid, as well as the first-day jitters that many children experience. Albert Lorenz’s over-the-top illustrations, reminiscent of the work of MAD magazine’s early artists, bring the story to life. Speech bubbles and side panels make reference to and define objects in the art (in the most humorous and irreverent way).

The Name Jar

The Name Jar
Author: Yangsook Choi
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307793443

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A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background.