107 Awesome Elementary Teaching Ideas You Can Implement Tomorrow

Education & Teaching

Reifman, Steve

Schools & Teaching

Routledge

107 Awesome Elementary Teaching Ideas You Can Implement Tomorrow contains a wide variety of effective, user-friendly strategies, tips, and activities for your elementary school classroom. Rich with anecdotes and examples, this resource features useful suggestions for creating a positive, cooperative classroom culture, improving academic instruction, and building student capacity. Specific topics include classroom management, social-emotional learning, language arts and math ideas, motivation and inspiration, family involvement, movement and mindfulness, and much more. You will also find printable pages, photographs, diagrams, and other helpful visual aids. Bonus: The book's classroom-ready templates are also provided on our website as free eResources for ease of use.

Changing Kids' Lives One Quote At a Time contains 121 inspirational sayings designed to bring out the best in children and develop lasting habits. The quotes target 13 "Habits of Character," a list that includes Cooperation, Courage, Fairness, Honesty, Kindness, Patience, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Pride, Respect, Responsibility, Self-discipline, and Service. In addition, the sayings touch on other important ideas, such as quality, success, and health &amp; wellness. Accompanying each quote is a set of "talking points" that parents and teachers can use as a reference when discussing the quotes with children. Though the conversations take only a few minutes, the exercise is a valuable one because it encourages kids to think deeply, because there is a high tone to the dialogue that appeals to the best in people, and because it allows your family or classroom to start the day on a positive note.

Changing Kids’ Lives One Quote at a Time: 121 Inspirational Sayings to Build Character in Children

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Encyclopedia Brown and Jack Bauer have passed the torch to Chase Manning.In a last-ditch effort to save Apple Valley Elementary s award-winning music program from looming budget cuts, the PTA plans to auction off a recently-donated, handcrafted cello at the school s annual fundraising dinner. Confidence is high until the cello turns up missing the morning of the event. The school principal charges Chase Manning, a 4th grader who has dreamed of playing in the orchestra his whole life, with finding the cello by 3 o clock. Each hour of the school day involves surprising and suspense-filled plot turns as Chase pursues the elusive cello. This single-day, real-time mystery thriller truly is a Chase against time!

Chase Against Time

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Brown Books]

Book Synopsis Riding high in fifth grade, Chase Manning joins the Apple Valley baseball team, and his clutch hitting leads the squad to within two victories of the school’s first league championship. Confidence is high—until Chase’s lucky batting glove turns up missing the day of the semifinal game. Unsure whether the theft represents a personal attack or an attempt to derail the entire baseball team, Chase must track down the culprit and find the glove before the team boards the bus at 3 o’clock. Surprising and suspense-filled plot twists fill the pages of this single-day, real-time mystery thriller. About the Chase Manning Mystery Series The Chase Manning Mystery Series features single-day, real-time thrillers that occur on an elementary school campus. Written for readers 8-12 years of age by National Board Certified Teacher Steve Reifman, the series launched with the award-winning Chase Against Time, in which fifth grader Chase Manning must investigate the mysterious disappearance of the cello that the school plans to auction off to save its prestigious music program. Chase Against Time has enjoyed rave reviews from children, parents, and teachers. Young readers love the book’s fast-paced, action-packed format while parents and teachers appreciate the book’s kid-friendly tone and content. Chase is now back in the eagerly anticipated sequel, Chase for Home. Note for Elementary School Teachers and Parents Chase Against Time and Chase for Home are Level Q on the Fountas &amp; Pinnell scale. Both books are ideally suited to be used as read alouds and mentor texts during Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop units on mystery and “edge-of-seat” fiction because they include numerous examples of end-of-chapter cliffhangers, red herrings, suspects, motives, and other important mystery elements. If you are interested in teaching children how to craft their own mysteries, check out Steve’s e-book, The Ultimate Mystery Writing Guide for Kids.

Chase For Home: Chase Manning Mystery #2 (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Children's Books

Mysteries & Detectives

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Book Synopsis With huge prizes on the line at the state hamster race, the Apple Valley Elementary science team has been working overtime to prepare. Dash, the school's little speedster, is in the best shape of her life, and confidence is high—until the hamster turns up missing the morning of the event. Fifth-grader Chase Manning must overcome an unsupportive principal, the visiting members of a rival school, and even his own teammates to identify the thief and find Dash before the competition begins. Expect the unexpected on the pages of this single-day, real-time mystery thriller. About the Chase Manning Mystery Series The Chase Manning Mystery Series features single-day, real-time thrillers that occur on an elementary school campus. Written for readers 8-12 years of age by National Board Certified Teacher Steve Reifman, the series launched with the award-winning Chase Against Time, in which fifth grader Chase Manning must investigate the mysterious disappearance of the cello that the school plans to auction off to save its prestigious music program. Its sequel, Chase for Home, was released in 2014. Both Chase Against Time and Chase for Home have enjoyed rave reviews from children, parents, and teachers. Young readers love the books’ fast-paced, action-packed format while parents and teachers appreciate the kid-friendly tone and content. Chase is now back in the eagerly anticipated third installment, Chase Under Pressure. Note for Elementary School Teachers and Parents Chase Against Time, Chase for Home, and Chase Under Pressure are Level Q on the Fountas &amp; Pinnell scale. All three books are ideally suited to be used as read alouds and mentor texts during Reading Workshop units on mystery and “edge-of-seat” fiction because they include numerous examples of end-of-chapter cliffhangers, red herrings, suspects, motives, and other important mystery elements. If you are interested in teaching children how to craft their own mysteries, check out Steve’s e-book, The Ultimate Mystery Writing Guide for Kids.

Chase Under Pressure (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Book Synopsis The last day of school at Apple Valley Elementary could mark the end of Mrs. Kennedy’s 27-year teaching career, if she finds the rest of the money she needs to buy her dream house. When former student Brian Kelly surprises her with a $10,000 check, confidence is high—until the gift turns up missing hours before the down payment is due. Fifth-grader Chase Manning needs to work quickly to save the day for his favorite teacher. Suspense, drama, and excitement overflow from the pages of this single-day, real-time mystery thriller. About the Chase Manning Mystery Series The Chase Manning Mystery Series features single-day, real-time thrillers that occur on an elementary school campus. Written for readers 8-12 years of age by National Board Certified Teacher Steve Reifman, the series launched with the award-winning Chase Against Time, in which fifth grader Chase Manning must investigate the mysterious disappearance of the cello that the school plans to auction off to save its prestigious music program. The book and its sequels, Chase for Home and Chase Under Pressure, have enjoyed rave reviews from children, parents, and teachers. Young readers love the books’ fast-paced, action-packed format while parents and teachers appreciate the kid-friendly tone and content. Chase is now back in the eagerly anticipated fourth installment, Chase to the Finish. Note for Elementary School Teachers and Parents Chase Against Time, Chase for Home, Chase Under Pressure, and Chase to the Finish are Level Q on the Fountas &amp; Pinnell scale. All four books are ideally suited to be used as read alouds and mentor texts during Reading Workshop units on mystery and “edge-of-seat” fiction because they include numerous examples of end-of-chapter cliffhangers, red herrings, suspects, motives, and other important mystery elements. If you are interested in teaching children how to craft their own mysteries, check out Steve’s e-book, The Ultimate Mystery Writing Guide for Kids.

Chase to the Finish (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Chase on the Edge: Chase Manning Mystery #5 (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Independently published

Rock It! Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories by Steve Reifman is a groundbreaking book that shows teachers exactly how to make movement, songs, and stories part of their instructional methods every day. Math and English language arts activities are aligned with Common Core Standards to help teachers meet those requirements. Teachers know that students need to be active during the day. Their attention wanders when they are stuck in their seats too long. Rock It! Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories by Steve Reifman shows teachers how to use more than 100 activities that include movement, music, and storytelling to instruct students. The activities in Rock it! help students learn concepts in math, English language arts, science, social studies, and health. Other activities use movement for warm-ups, as short breaks during the day, and as a way to build strong classroom bonding at the start of the year. Each activity in the book includes step-by-step instructions, including preparation, procedure, and variations. For grades kindergarten through five, activities can be easily adapted for the age group of the students. Research shows that children learn best when they have multiple ways to process information. Adding movement, songs, and stories from Rock It! to teach the curriculum will have students rocking to the beat of success! Are you a new or experienced teacher who wants to engage and energize your students in a unique way that will enhance their success and self-esteem right now? Then use Rock It! every day because Steve Reifman gives you hundreds of ideas that every teacher loves...practical, brain-friendly, Common Core aligned, and immediately effective. Your classroom will rock with excitement and your students will move and sing their way to excellence. --Pat Wyman, founder, HowtoLearn.com Steve Reifman knows exactly how to get kids energized and motivated about learning. Not only are the children engaged and growing academically, they're also having a blast! It's clear that Reifman knows students. His ideas are developmentally appropriate and support brain-friendly learning. --Erin Klein, teacher and founder of Kleinspiration A must-have book in every classroom that incorporates movement with an educational purpose. In a test-and data-driven society, Steve's ideas bring back the fun necessary to captivate and motivate student learning. --J.D. Hughes, author, PE2 the Max --J.D. Hughes, author, PE2 the Max Steve Reifman knows exactly how to get kids energized and motivated about learning. Not only are the children engaged and growing academically, they're also having a blast! It's clear that Reifman knows students. His ideas are developmentally appropriate and support brain-friendly learning. --Erin Klein, teacher and founder of Kleinspiration A must-have book in every classroom that incorporates movement with an educational purpose. In a test-and data-driven society, Steve's ideas bring back the fun necessary to captivate and motivate student learning. --J.D. Hughes, author, PE2 the Max

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107 Awesome Elementary Teaching Ideas You Can Implement Tomorrow

107 Awesome Elementary Teaching Ideas You Can Implement Tomorrow

Changing Kids’ Lives One Quote at a Time: 121 Inspirational Sayings to Build Character in Children

Chase Against Time

Chase For Home: Chase Manning Mystery #2 (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Chase Under Pressure (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Chase to the Finish (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Chase on the Edge: Chase Manning Mystery #5 (Chase Manning Mystery Series)

Rock It!: Transform Classroom Learning with Movement, Songs, and Stories