Homework is an important part of a child’s education; unfortunately, these daily assignments can easily become a daily hassle for families. The experts from the Research Institute for Learning and Development are here to help. As parents themselves, they understand the demands today’s families face; as educators, they know what children need to succeed in school. They cover everythingfrom identifying a child’s learning style and discovering what motivates him or her to specific tips for supporting a student with reading, writing, and math homework. You’ll find suggestions for helping children organize an effective work space, develop time- management skills, manage long-term assignments, become accountable for their own work, and much more. In addition, there are chapters on preparing for tests and communicating and collaborating with teachers. A one-stop resource for helping children succeed with homework! For use with Grades 4 &amp; Up.

Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework: Proven Practices that Work from Experts in the Field

Parenting & Relationships

Meltzer, Lynn

Stein, Judith

Krishnan, Kalyani

Pollica, Laura

Parenting

Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching

The construction gang is tearing down an old building and laying the foundation for a new home. Workers use all kinds of trucks and tools to get the job done. And just in time for a family to move in.
The alliterative text completel with shout-out language that young children will love is just right for preschoolers.

The Construction Crew: A Picture Book

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Now in board book! A construction crew tears down an old house in order to build a new home for a family.
Bring in the Bulldozers, Backhoes, Cement Mixers, and Cherry Pickers! The construction crew is tearing down an old building and laying the foundation for a new home. Workers use all kinds of trucks and tools to get the job done―just in time for a family to move in.
Bold, vibrant illustrations and an alliterative text complete with shout-out language that young children will love make this a favorite for preschoolers.
A Christy Ottaviano Book

The Construction Crew

Accessible and practical, this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processes—such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and self-checking—into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what K–12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions, the book also shows how to differentiate instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. More than a dozen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. See also Meltzer's edited volume, Executive Function in Education, Second Edition, which presents state-of-the-art knowledge on the role of EF in learning across the content areas.

Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

The Guilford Press

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