Bøker av Shannon Anderson

WHET YOUR STUDENTS' APPETITE FOR WRITING WITH FUN "RECIPES" AND EASY-TO-USE TECHNIQUES There comes a point in every teacher's career when we realize that ready-made lesson plans and one-size-fits-all activities aren't sparking students' passion for writing. Just as homemade cookies are better than store-bought, writing lessons that are tailored to students' particular needs and interests are always going to be more engaging. Writing from Scratch: Lesson Plans to Boost Your Classroom Writing Instruction is a "cookbook" for crafting writing lessons that will not only get students writing, but help transform them into writers. Great writing instruction doesn't have to be difficult. In this book, award-winning educator Shannon Anderson shares simple ideas for incorporating writing into any elementary classroom. "Cooking demonstrations" give you step-by-step instructions and examples for using each technique. Flip through to the topics that interest you most and teach students how to: Brainstorm writing topics Add details and dialogue Create settings and characters Write letters, diaries, poems, how-tos, and more Use devices like metaphor and hyperbole Incorporate humor and emotion Edit and revise their work You'll also discover fun creative writing exercises, planning tips, and guidance on setting young writers up for success. Writing from Scratch is a great supplement for elementary teachers ready to cook up great writing lessons.

Charley just got the dollhouse of her dreams! It is fancy with perfectly painted walls and furniture. But soon, she grows bored of it. Meanwhile, her friend Lucy is too busy to be bored. Lucy is working on building her own custom dollhouse using recycled materials. When the girls join forces, Charley learns that the fun never stops when you use your imagination. Creativity and imaginative play are important parts of a child's development. It has become increasingly crucial in today's technology dependent society. Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse is a delightful reminder to children and parents alike that possibilities are endless when creativity and imagination collide. The book comes with discussion prompts for comprehensive learning. FREE Reader's Guide and coloring pages are also available on the publisher website. The Reader's Guide contains interactive lesson plans that encourage critical thinking skills and connect to the national elementary curriculum.

Help young kids learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, and feel good about their efforts.Celebrate mistakes and setbacks! In Yay! You Failed!, young readers learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, build resilience, and believe in themselves.Simple â⿬Å"you-can-do-itâ⿬ strategies in this book can help kids learn: ÿ·why practice makes progress, not perfect ÿ·ways to keep going when the going gets tough ÿ·how to set and achieve goals ÿ·tips for looking on the bright side and staying positiveYay! You Failed! is a growth mindset chapter book that will appeal to kids beginning to read independently. With its humorous and light-hearted tone, kids are encouraged to develop the life skills needed to set goals and overcome challenges. Includes a glossary of terms to support childrenâ⿬⿢s vocabulary growth.Little Laugh & Learn seriesSelf-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!

Positive, practical, you-can-do-it advice to help kids of all abilities achieve their goals and build a growth mindset. Everyone faces challenges-obstacles to overcome, exciting goals to meet-and it's easy to get stuck on the negatives. Mindset Power shows kids how to change the way they think about their challenges so they can grow from them, feel better about themselves, and get better at the things they try. With an introduction to growth mindset, the book offers information on how to set goals, overcome self-doubt, and build resilience. Full of journal prompts to ''Jot Your Thoughts'' and suggestions of ''Something to Try,'' the book empowers kids to tackle not only their big exciting dreams, but also the daily tasks they may dread or put off. Kids can do more and be more when they believe in themselves. Building on insight from the author's years of teaching growth mindset in the classroom, Mindset Power is a positive, practical, you-can-do-it guide to accomplishing goals and building a better mindset-for kids of all abilities. Digital content includes handouts for activities found in the book.

Kids learn how to adopt a growth mindset through the familiar structure of the ABCs

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