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The Kids' Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper

Simple Stuff to Build the Motor Skills and Strength for Handwriting

by Lauren Brukner ...

Illustrated by Elissa Elwick ...

Does your hand ache when you write?Packed with fun and simple ideas to help kids feel good about writing, this handwriting book with a difference helps children embed the strength and skills they need to get the most out of their written work, at home and school!From different kinds of cushions, hand warm-ups, and cool eye scan exercises, and pencil grips to yoga balls in cardboard boxes, ... Read more

$31.87 NZD

Does your hand ache when you write?Packed with fun and simple ideas to help kids feel good about writing, this handwriting book with a difference helps children embed the strength and skills they need to get the most out of their written work, at home and school!From different kinds of cushions, hand warm-ups, and cool eye scan exercises, and pencil grips to yoga balls in cardboard boxes,
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Slide Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Brett Duncan ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy slide guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how examples are played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"I wanted to learn to play slide guitar and learn from a source that really teaches it well. I looked over quite a few books and then found this one. No other ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy slide guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how examples are played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"I wanted to learn to play slide guitar and learn from a source that really teaches it well. I looked over quite a few books and then found this one. No other
... Read more
Classroom-Ready Number Talks for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Teachers

by Nancy Hughes ...

Make math class fun with this big book of number talk strategies designed to teach middle school students the mental math, problem-solving skills they need to meet common core standards and become successful mathematical thinkers.Bringing the exciting teaching method of number talks into your classroom has never been easier. Simply choose from the hundreds of great ideas in this book and get going ... Read more

$21.68 NZD

Make math class fun with this big book of number talk strategies designed to teach middle school students the mental math, problem-solving skills they need to meet common core standards and become successful mathematical thinkers.Bringing the exciting teaching method of number talks into your classroom has never been easier. Simply choose from the hundreds of great ideas in this book and get going
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Teach Reading with Orton-Gillingham

72 Classroom-Ready Lessons to Help Struggling Readers and Students with Dyslexia Learn to Love Reading

by Heather MacLeod-Vidal, Kristina Smith ...

Give young learners the tools they need to improve reading fluency and master phonics skills with this teacher-friendly resource of multisensory reading lessons based on the proven Orton-Gillingham approach.Bringing Orton-Gillingham and hands-on literacy strategies into your classroom has never been easier. With this comprehensive reading workbook, you'll support struggling readers and students ... Read more

$16.55 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Give young learners the tools they need to improve reading fluency and master phonics skills with this teacher-friendly resource of multisensory reading lessons based on the proven Orton-Gillingham approach.Bringing Orton-Gillingham and hands-on literacy strategies into your classroom has never been easier. With this comprehensive reading workbook, you'll support struggling readers and students
... Read more
Learning Stories in Practice

by Margaret Carr, Wendy Lee ...

Margaret Carr and Wendy Lee have often been asked for a follow-on practical companion to their seminal 2012 book Learning Stories; a complimentary book that provides practical advice for teachers who are embarking on a ‘narrative assessments-for-learning’ journey. After much anticipation that book is here at last!Packed with a wide range of full-colour examples of real life learning stories from ... Read more

$95.73 NZD

Margaret Carr and Wendy Lee have often been asked for a follow-on practical companion to their seminal 2012 book Learning Stories; a complimentary book that provides practical advice for teachers who are embarking on a ‘narrative assessments-for-learning’ journey. After much anticipation that book is here at last!Packed with a wide range of full-colour examples of real life learning stories from
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Reading in the Wild

The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits

by Donalyn Miller ...

In Reading in the Wild, reading expert Donalyn Miller continues the conversation that began in her bestselling book, The Book Whisperer. While The Book Whisperer revealed the secrets of getting students to love reading, Reading in the Wild, written with reading teacher Susan Kelley, describes how to truly instill lifelong "wild" reading habits in our students.Based, in part, on survey responses ... Read more

$29.99 NZD

In Reading in the Wild, reading expert Donalyn Miller continues the conversation that began in her bestselling book, The Book Whisperer. While The Book Whisperer revealed the secrets of getting students to love reading, Reading in the Wild, written with reading teacher Susan Kelley, describes how to truly instill lifelong "wild" reading habits in our students.Based, in part, on survey responses
... Read more
Rock Bass Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Bass Guitar (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play bass guitar with our easy rock bass guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"I use this book for my bass students. It's a great primer for anyone who wants ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play bass guitar with our easy rock bass guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free bass videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"I use this book for my bass students. It's a great primer for anyone who wants
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Put A Wet Paper Towel on It

The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools

by Lee Parkinson, Adam Parkinson ...

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever ... Read more

Was $9.99 NZD Now $8.99 NZD

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever
... Read more
Reading for Life

High Quality Literacy Instruction for All

by Lyn Stone ...

Why is it that more people can’t read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it?Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between ... Read more

$55.43 NZD

Why is it that more people can’t read and write? Why are there still so many vastly different methods of teaching literacy? Why do people still argue about it?Reading for Life examines these three questions, addressing the less evidence supported ideas about teaching reading and writing which are still alive and well in schools all over the world. This accessible guide bridges the gap between
... Read more
Montessori: A Modern Approach

by Paula Polk Lillard ...

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone -- educator, childcare professional, and especially parent -- seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples. Is a Montessori education right for my child ... Read more

$14.58 NZD

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone -- educator, childcare professional, and especially parent -- seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples. Is a Montessori education right for my child
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The Absorbent Mind

by Maria Montessori ...

Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that ... Read more

$2.27 NZD

The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that
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Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade K

by Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, Cathy Williams ...

Series series Mindset Mathematics
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniquesThe most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the kindergarten-grade level through visualization, ... Read more

$33.99 NZD

Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniquesThe most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the kindergarten-grade level through visualization,
... Read more
Mindset Mathematics

Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade 4

by Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, Cathy Williams ...

Series series Mindset Mathematics
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniquesThe most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the first-grade level through visualization, play, ... Read more

$33.99 NZD

Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniquesThe most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the first-grade level through visualization, play,
... Read more
Story of the World, Vol. 1

History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times

by Susan Wise Bauer ...

Series series Story of the World
This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the ... Read more

$23.59 NZD

This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the
... Read more
Seven Myths About Education

by Daisy Christodoulou ...

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers ... Read more

$95.29 NZD

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers
... Read more
Story of the World, Vol. 2

History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages

by Susan Wise Bauer ...

Series series Story of the World
This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world ... Read more

$23.59 NZD

This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world
... Read more
Progressive Rhythm Guitar Method

Teach Yourself How to Play Rhythm Guitar

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Guitar Method
Teach yourself how to play rhythm guitar with our easy-to-follow guitar lessons for beginners.*** Features free online video and audio for every example. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes score animations for easy music learning. ***"Great for beginners. This taught me how to play guitar chords and rhythms, so now I can play my ... Read more

$14.17 NZD

Teach yourself how to play rhythm guitar with our easy-to-follow guitar lessons for beginners.*** Features free online video and audio for every example. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes score animations for easy music learning. ***"Great for beginners. This taught me how to play guitar chords and rhythms, so now I can play my
... Read more
Tin Whistle Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Tin Whistle (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play tin whistle with our easy tin whistle lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"This is the only tin whistle book you'll ever need for learning the basics." - Nancy Braithwaite, Chicago ILProgressive Tin Whistle contains all you need to ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play tin whistle with our easy tin whistle lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"This is the only tin whistle book you'll ever need for learning the basics." - Nancy Braithwaite, Chicago ILProgressive Tin Whistle contains all you need to
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Flute Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Flute (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive
... Read more
Electric Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." - ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy electric guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"A really awesome book. I bought an Electric Guitar years ago, but even basic things were difficult to master until I used this book. I highly recommend it." -
... Read more
Progressive Guitar Method - Theory

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Guitar Method
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar theory lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"Great book. Very informative, and like others in the series, well written and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to any beginner!" - Jim Roberts, USAProgressive Guitar Method ... Read more

$11.37 NZD

Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy guitar theory lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along.***"Great book. Very informative, and like others in the series, well written and easy to follow. I would recommend this book to any beginner!" - Jim Roberts, USAProgressive Guitar Method
... Read more
FutureSchool

How Schools Around the World are Applying Learning Design Principles For a New Era

by Valerie Hannon, Julie Temperley ...

What will the schools of the future look like? What will guide their design, and what is happening now to create them? As we enter the age of disruption and hyperchange, it has become increasingly clear that our education systems are not adequate to the task of enabling young people to thrive in a very different future.FutureSchool offers system leaders, principals, and teachers research-based ... Read more

$60.63 NZD

What will the schools of the future look like? What will guide their design, and what is happening now to create them? As we enter the age of disruption and hyperchange, it has become increasingly clear that our education systems are not adequate to the task of enabling young people to thrive in a very different future.FutureSchool offers system leaders, principals, and teachers research-based
... Read more
Understanding How We Learn

A Visual Guide

by Yana Weinstein, Megan Sumeracki, Oliver Caviglioli ...

Educational practice does not, for the most part, rely on research findings. Instead, there’s a preference for relying on our intuitions about what’s best for learning. But relying on intuition may be a bad idea for teachers and learners alike.This accessible guide helps teachers to integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into their classroom practice. The book explores ... Read more

$46.77 NZD

Educational practice does not, for the most part, rely on research findings. Instead, there’s a preference for relying on our intuitions about what’s best for learning. But relying on intuition may be a bad idea for teachers and learners alike.This accessible guide helps teachers to integrate effective, research-backed strategies for learning into their classroom practice. The book explores
... Read more
French Lesson 2: Colors & Shapes

by Charles Pierre ...

Series series Easy-Peasy French for Kids Series
These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn French - one fun, easy lesson at a time.In this lesson, we focus on learning colors & shapes. The "Learn Colors" and "Learn Shapes" sections have everything you need to teach your child French Colors and Shapes including:- The English word- A large picture of the color or shape- The French word ... Read more

$0.89 NZD

These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn French - one fun, easy lesson at a time.In this lesson, we focus on learning colors & shapes. The "Learn Colors" and "Learn Shapes" sections have everything you need to teach your child French Colors and Shapes including:- The English word- A large picture of the color or shape- The French word
... Read more

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