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Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about BUGS AND SPIDERS has never been so much fun! Bugs and spiders are fascinating to adults and children alike! Now teachers can take children on an expedition into the mysterious world of some of nature's smallest inhabitants, with Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders.These easy-to-do activities give children a peek into the lives of our creepy-crawler friends, with activities like "Create Caterpillars" and games like "Ants in Your Pants!" Children will love exploring the world of these mysterious and interesting creatures, and teachers will find the activities in Learn Every Day About Bugs and Spiders to be adaptable, expansive, and most of all, fun!Each activity features: * Learning objectives * Vocabulary * Related children's books * Materials * Preparation (if necessary) * What to do * An assessment component Each of the books in the Learn Every Day series offers teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Colors: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about COLORS has never been so much fun!The result of a nationwide contest, teachers from around the globe have contributed their favorite classroom activities, all focused on topics that teachers use every day! Organized by curriculum area, the activities in each chapter begin with those that are appropriate for the youngest preschooler and end with activities that six-year-olds will enjoy. Learn Every Day About Colors has 100 activities for children ages 3-6, providing teachers with innovative and fun ways to introduce and reinforce learning about colors. With activities such as My Favorite Color Collage; Rain Painting; The Blue, Blue Sky; and I Can Sing a Rainbow, children will delight in learning all about colors! Each activity features:*Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment component Many activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to expand children's learning.This book, along with the other books in the Learn Every Day series, gives teachers 100 activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Numbers: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about NUMBERS has never been so much fun!Classroom-tested and teacher-approved, these activities help children ages 3-6 learn all about numbers. With 100 engaging and fun activities,Learn Every Day About Numbers offers everything a teacher needs to build a foundation for future math learning. Children will love becoming a Number Detective, a Flashlight Writer, or a Number Hero as they investigate the wonderful world of numbers. Each activity offers learning objectives to meet standards, a materials list, related children's books, and an assessment component to measure children's learning. Learn Every Day About Numbers is sure to become a classroom favorite! Each activity features: *Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment componentMany activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to extend children's learning.This book, like each of the other books in the Learn Every Day series, gives teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Our Green Earth: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about OUR GREEN EARTH has never been so much fun! Taking care of our planet has never been more important, and this book will teach even the youngest children about environmental responsibility. Learn Every Day About Our Green Earth makes it easy for teachers to incorporate discussions about caring for the Earth into any curriculum with activities that promote responsible behaviors and are fun and enjoyable. In this book, activities like "Recycling Adds Up" and "Block Compost" teach children the importance of reusing and recycling, while "Thank a Tree" and "Worms Are Good Guys" teach them to respect and love nature. Global awareness is everyone's responsibility, and the activities in Learn Every Day About Our Green Earth help teachers pass along this important knowledge to the next generation.Each activity features: * Learning objectives * Vocabulary * Related children's books * Materials * Preparation (if necessary) * What to do * An assessment component Each of the books in the Learn Every Day series offers teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Seasons: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerNow teachers can bring the magic of each season into their classrooms with these activities that introduce children to the wonder of the seasons with a year full of fun! Classroom-tested teacher favorites, this book features activities that teach children to understand the difference between the seasons, as well as activities that can only be done during certain seasons. Children will love making paper cutout fall leaves, suns, and snowflakes as they celebrate the joy and excitement of the world outside all year long!
Learn Every Day About Shapes: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerLearning about shapes has never been so much fun!This new book features 100 activities all about shapes! Teachers and children alike will enjoy exploring the concept of shapes with activities such as Have You Seen My Square, The Circle in the Square, and Erase a Shape. The result of a nationwide contest, these activities are organized by curriculum area and offer fresh ideas that provide hours of engaging activities. Complete with learning objectives, related children's books, and an assessment component, teachers will find everything they need to teach children ages 3-6 all about shapes. Learn Every Day About Shapes is sure to become a classroom favorite!Each activity features: *Learning objectives *Related vocabulary *Related children's books *Materials needed *Directions for preparation *Instructions for each activity *An assessment component Many activities also feature teacher-to-teacher tips that provide additional ideas for expanding the activity in new ways, or suggestions about finding materials. You will also find related fingerplays, poems, or songs to extend children's learning.This book, like each of the other books in the Learn Every Day series, give teachers 100 classroom-tested activities that make learning fun and engaging for young children!
Learn Every Day About Social Studies: 100 Best Ideas from Teachers
by Kathy CharnerChildren are innately interested in their world. The activities in Learn Every Day About Social Studies invite children to explore the world around them, learn about different cultures, enjoy a variety of careers, and discover the uniqueness of their very own neighborhood. From the many ways we are alike and different to the variety of homes around the world, children will delve into these social studies activities that are perfect for children ages 3 to 6.
Learn Java With Examples In BlueJ: A Beginner's Hands-on Approach to Learning Java
by G. SudenLearn Java with examples in BlueJ, gets you started programming in Java right away. Learning a complex new language is not an easy task especially when it’s an object-oriented programming language like Java. This practical beginner’s guide enables you to: <P><P> Gain a solid understanding of Java. Understand difference between Procedure Oriented Programming (POP) and Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Teach you fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming, Objects and Classes. Each program shown with its associated output. Explanation of difficult lines of code. All programs compiled and executed in the BlueJ Development Environment. Extensive examples provided in each chapter. Empower you to develop logical and analytical thinking using object-oriented approach in Java. A hands-on and exercise-rich book in Java programming for beginners. Start brewing up great programs with Java! Knowledge of other programming languages is not required. Book designed to teach Java in readable style with small and direct programs making even arcane concepts clear.
Learn Like a Leader: Today's Top Leaders Share Their Learning Journeys
by Marshall Goldsmith Beverly Kaye Ken SheltonWhy are some people able to grow in their careers while others never fully reach their potential? Learn Like a Leader explores this question by examining defining moments of leadership. The authors share personal stories gathered from great leaders such as James Collins, Warren Bennis, and Dave Ulrich, portraying the power of storytelling in training and mentoring.
Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
by Barbara Oakley PhD Olav ScheweA book for learners of all ages containing the best and most updated advice on learning from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This book is for you.Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found techniques to help them master any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, they give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is. Through their decades of writing, teaching, and research on learning, the authors have developed deep connections with experts from a vast array of disciplines. And it’s all honed with feedback from thousands of students who have themselves gone through the trenches of learning. Successful learners gradually add tools and techniques to their mental toolbox, and they think critically about their learning to determine when and how to best use their mental tools. That allows these learners to make the best use of their brains, whether those brains seem “naturally” geared toward learning or not. This book will teach you how you can do the same.
Learn More Now: 10 Simple Steps to Learning Better, Smarter, and Faster
by Marcia L. ConnerThis book is part road map, part blueprint, and part magical decoder ring, all rolled into one. The primary purpose of this book is to help you create a meaningful and fulfilling life by embracing the nature of continual learning. Its also about more than just learning. Learn More Now will help you become more aware, more focused, aligned with your natural pace, and improvisational in whatever you do. It will encourage you to learn your own life's lessons, and grow into your potential.
Learn Persian: Grammar and Workbook for Elementary and Intermediate Levels
by Mahmood AlamLearn Persian has a step-by-step organized and structured framework of modern Persian words; grammar, short syntactical phrases and idiomatic expressions. Persian has a lot of common words and sounds from Arabic and Urdu; this work highlights vowels and consonants that are covered in the formation of words and sounds with apt precision. The special feature of this book is its simplicity, yet meaningful and comprehensiveness for the study of the language. This should be a good source book for new learners, as well as for those who want to explore the harmony and flair of Persian. It would undoubtedly open doors to a Persian heritage as much as it slowly trains the eager learner in spoken Persian as well. Learn Persian will interest both learners and experts, and an excellent experience of coming across Persian as an interesting living language.
Learn Sign Language in a Hurry: Grasp the Basics of American Sign Language Quickly and Easily
by Irene Duke"I love you.""What can I get you?""Let's take a walk."Wanting to say simple things like these but not being able to is frustrating and disheartening-but learning how to communicate can be easy and fun! This book is a basic guide to the alphabet, vocabulary, and techniques it takes to connect using American Sign Language. Whether signing out of necessity or learning for the sake of growing, you will enjoy this practical primer. After reading this book, you will be able to use American Sign Language in a social, educational, or professional setting.Whether the goal is to communicate with hearing-impaired grandparent, a child with special needs in school, or an infant, people learn sign language for many different reasons. Easy to read and reference-and complete with images and examples of common signs-this basic guide allows you to make a meaningful connection that's otherwise impossible.
Learn World Calligraphy: Discover African, Arabic, Chinese, Ethiopic, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Russian, Thai, Tibetan Calligraphy, and Beyond
by Margaret ShepherdLearn World Calligraphy has something for everyone. Whether you want scholarly insight, artistic inspiration, classroom projects, or a theme for your next party, this comprehensive, unparalleled full-color book will guide you on a virtual trip around the globe. Covering nearly all of the world's writing systems--from African to Arabic, Chinese to Greek, Hebrew to Russian, and beyond--Learn World Calligraphy offers a unique glimpse of scripts worldwide and the calligraphers who write them.Lushly illustrated with gorgeous examples of both historical and modern calligraphic designs, this book is filled with practical instruction for how key aspects of each exotic script can be applied to the English alphabet, generating calligraphic hybrids with a distinctly foreign flair. Like a new cuisine that you can't wait to cook at home, the scripts you meet in this book are sure to infuse your own calligraphy with the flavor of abroad. Bon voyage!
Learn and Play Out: How to develop your primary school's outside space
by Learning through LandscapesDo your children know how to grow potatoes, where to see a dragon-fly or how to fire a rocket? Are you one of the 82% of teachers who thinks their school isn’t making as much use of their grounds as they should? Do you know how to make the most of your outdoor teaching and learning spaces? Learn and Play Out is an inspirational, accessible and pragmatic set of resources for making changes to Primary school playgrounds in order to provide high quality learning and play experiences. Drawing on Learning through Landscapes’ experience in working with thousands of primary schools, it provides practical support to improve the use, design and management of your outdoor area. More schools are seeing the benefits of their pupils spending longer periods of their school day outside, with research showing that this improves attainment, behaviour, motivation and self-esteem. For many schools however, the environment of their grounds does not meet the needs of their pupils. This toolkit helps them assess what they already have, work through what their needs are, and inspires them to take the next steps forward to make physical and practical improvements to their grounds. Featuring a CD ROM with a comprehensive and fully adaptable audit tool, plus activities and case study resources to support your work, the handy toolkit provides: An overview of what your school grounds can do for you; A step-by-step process to work through; Advice on how to involve the whole school community in planning changes; Guidance on managing your school grounds project; Practical activity ideas to involve children and adults. This illustrated resource which contains over 140 full colour photos will make it as easy as possible for teachers, parents and school governors to plan and manage a playground improvement project, involving children at the core of the work and linking the process and improved school grounds to curriculum learning objectives.
Learn and Play the Green Way
by Rhoda RedleafDon't throw it away-use it for play!Turn items headed for the trash into fun, educational, and safe toys and activities for young children. Find one hundred creative and clever ideas repurposing common household objects-including shoeboxes, fabric scraps, plastic lids, and buttons-into entertaining playthings. The toys benefit children's early learning by promoting sensory perception and development in physical; social and emotional; cognitive; and language and communication areas.Organized by age group, Learn and Play the Green Way has sections for working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and schoolagers. Each activity includes:A description of the ways children might use the toySuggestions for extending the learningA list of materials needed and step-by-step instructionsA green idea for additional ways to be eco-friendlyLearn and Play the Green Way: Fun Activities with Reusable Materials is a revision of the bestselling, award-winning Learn and Play the Recycle Way: Homemade Toys that Teach.
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours
by Chuck MisslerScholars throughout the ages have devoted lifetimes to studying the Bible. But for most of us, this simply isn't practical or possible. For those who have tried and failed to initiate a program of personal Bible study, Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is ideal. Chuck Missler provides readers with the strategic grasp of the "big picture" of Scripture that enables them to ably navigate specific passages. Each chapter, designed as a one-hour session, features: Sound, fresh teaching on the design of Scripture Historical and cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebar text that highlights the primary concepts of the chapter Information on how to receive college credit from Louisiana Baptist University upon completion of the book is also included.
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours
by Chuck MisslerFor those who have tried and failed to follow through on a plan to study the entire Bible, Chuck Missler has the answer. Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is an ideal study aid to help you grasp the big picture of Scripture. Each chapter is designed for study in an hour or less. Features include: Sound, fresh teaching on Scripture Historical and cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebars that highlight the primary concepts of the chapter
Learn to Draw Action Heroes: An Easy Step by Step Guide to Drawing Comic Book Characters
by Robert MarzulloIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's a superhero drawing book! Professional comic book artist and YouTube guru Robert Marzullo teaches you the building blocks of creating your own action heroes and explosive comic book scenes. Easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations break down advanced drawings into basic shapes and shading for you to replicate and master before applying your newfound knowledge to create your own dynamic comic book characters and settings. INCLUDES50+ step-by-step demonstrationsChapters on drawing faces, bodies, character details and scenesInstruction on depicting both superhuman men and women using different perspectives, expressions, proportions and posesIdeas for costumes, such as basic cuffs, capes, helmets, armor and weaponryTips for rendering power effects, from flying and wall smashing to magic-orb wielding and energy blastingLessons on blocking in a scene to create powerful comic panels that tell a story
Learn to Draw Comics
by George Leonard CarlsonThis user-friendly guide from the 1930s offers aspiring cartoonists a wealth of practical advice. Rich in period flavor, it supplies the ageless foundations of comic art. Abundant illustrations and clear, nontechnical prose cover: creating expressions, attaining proportion and applying perspective, depicting anatomy, simple shading, achieving consistency, lettering, and writing a strip.
Learn to Draw Manga: A Fun And Easy How-to Draw Guide For All Ages
by KRITZELPIXELBring out the artist in you with Learn to Draw Manga, an easy step-by-step guide to creating manga art.Do you have a fascination for manga or anime? Have you been excited to draw your favorite characters but unsure how to conjure them on the page? Welcome to the creative universe of Learn to Draw Manga, where you&’ll learn to turn your doodles into masterpieces in no time. Best-selling author of Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks, Isabel B. Zimmermann, aka KritzelPixel, brings you this user-friendly book that&’ll get you or a manga fan inspired to learn, grow, and succeed in the art of manga. Learn to Draw Manga offers: Easy step-by-step instructions with tips and anecdotes from the author&’s own experience as a manga artist and creator More than 60 easy-to-follow templates of various levels to meet you where you are Helpful illustrations so you can learn to draw details like eyes, noses, expressions, hairstyles, and more Fun learning techniques that emphasize the joy and satisfaction in creating art rather than focusing on innate talent Go beyond reading manga and become a creator yourself! Whether you're a beginner just venturing into drawing or an experienced artist looking for practice, Learn to Draw Manga is your friendly guide to the exhilarating world of manga art.
Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks: A Beginner's Workbook for All Ages
by KRITZELPIXELMaster drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day, Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you&’ll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and perspective into your evolving work. Whether you dream of being able to draw animals, humans, manga, or creating a comic book of your own, this workbook provides a template for how to gain confidence and see improvement right away.With Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks, you&’ll: Explore easy, step-by-step instructions: Learn the fundamentals of drawing through simple definitions, visual examples, and anecdotes from the author&’s experience. Access exclusive explanatory videos: QR codes throughout the book take you directly to author videos that further explain core drawing lessons.Complete fun daily exercises: Simple assignments will help improve your skill set week after week. Accessible prompts inspire you to put pen (or pencil!) to paper from Day 1!Become the artist you want to be! While art comes from the heart, this book provides all the technical skills you need for your foundation—in five short weeks.No matter your age or stage—whether you&’re a beginner or returning after a long time—Isabel B. Zimmermann offers tools to watch your skill set soar!
Learn to Draw in a Weekend
by Richard TaylorUnleash your inner artist in just a couple of days with this hands-on beginner&’s guide to drawing full of techniques, projects, and inspiration.Learn to Draw in a Weekend leads the reader through basic techniques and skill-building exercises to a variety of fully developed projects. Developing artists go from indoor drawing on Saturday to a beautiful Sunday of drawing outside. Beginning with simple shapes and lines drawings, they soon learn to add texture, depth, and color. Each project is packed with encouraging advice and helpful tips for a variety of drawing media, including graphite pencils, colored pencils, Conte, pastel, charcoal and watercolor pencils. The volume also features inspirational artworks, and professional advice from the author and acclaimed artist Richard Taylor.
Learn to Drive in 10 Easy Stages
by Margaret Stacey Dr John WellsLearn to Drive is one of the most well established guides to preparing for and undergoing a driving test. This new edition contains everything that prospective students need to know - with both the theory and practical tests covered in this one volume. In full colour throughout, and with a wealth of new and updated illustrations, the guide is designed to be as user-friendly as possible and will ensure that readers are well prepared for their driving tests. The book includes a unique 10-step programme to help in preparing for the practical test as well as over 600 practice questions to help prepare for the theory test.
Learn to Drive in 10 Easy Stages
by Margaret Stacey John WellsLearn to Drive is one of the most well established guides to preparing for and undergoing a driving test. This new edition contains everything that prospective students need to know - with both the theory and practical tests covered in this one volume, as well as the relevant Highway Code rules. In full colour throughout, and with a wealth of new and updated illustrations, the guide is designed to be as user-friendly as possible and will ensure that readers are well prepared for their driving tests. The book includes a unique 10-step programme to help in preparing for the practical test; over 600 practice questions to help prepare for the theory test; and the Highway Code rules for all drivers.