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Every Early Years practitioner, including childminders, will have a statutory duty to deliver the new Early Years Framework. This book will provide a practical, dip-in resource to help them meet the requirements of the Personal, Social and Emotional area of the framework. ... Read more

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A compilation of five titles from the Best-Ever Activities for Grades 2-3 series, this terrific book is packed with teacher-tested ideas and activities that teach important language arts skills and concepts in vocabulary, spelling, writing, grammar, and listening & speaking—and meet the Language Arts Standards. Includes tips for working with second language learners; assessment ideas; and writing, art, music, and movement connections for kids of all learning styles. You'll also find reproducible activity pages, easy-to-make manipulatives, games, and much more! For use with Grades 2–3. ... Read more

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Great book, but has been previously published as individual books
I was very excited when I saw this book was going to be released.As a teacher, I am a big fan of the Scholastic books and the great ideas they give (they have really come through with ideas when I am in a jam!).I was ecstatic to hear about a NEW book.When I received the book, however, I was somewhat disappointed to find that many of the pages and ideas looked very familiar.This book has taken the 5 "Best Ever Activities for Grades 2-3" series (published in 2002) and put them in one book.It is a much better deal (I paid $17.99 for the big book when each individual book sold for $10.95 a piece), and the activities inside are wonderful for center work and when you need something for the whole class.I will be keeping the book since I didn't own 2 of the books from the original series.I have used many activities from these books in the last few years.You will love this book!Just don't buy it if you already have the "Best Ever.." series (unless, of course, you would like one at home and one at school!). ... Read more

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The Continuum One Hundreds series offers 100 invaluable, practical and exciting ideas for teachers of all levels. 100 Ideas on Teaching Creativity contains 100 innovative ideas, which have been tried and tested at the chalk-face, on how best to encourage students to be creative across all subjects. Ideas range from getting students to think about the nature of creativity to a wide range of games and activities aimed at getting the creative process going. ... Read more

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses.
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British Library

T080690

With a half-title.Attributed to Eleanor Fenn, who used the pseudonym Mrs. Lovechild, on the basis of the footnote on p.14.In this edition the imprint includes an Aldermary Church-yard and a Queen-street address.

London : printed and sold by John Marshall, [1796?]. 67,[1]p ; 12° ... Read more

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Useful and resourceful, this book is ideal for trainees, NQTs and experienced teachers alike. It contains 100 inspirational ideas on teaching drama in the classroom - the author has successfully tried and tested each one. Ideas range from developing pupils' story telling to bringing literature alive. ... Read more

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100 Ideas for Teaching Creative Development provides anyone who is involved with development in the early years with a focus for developing children's understanding using a range of inspiring ideas.

This book will be essential reading for any practitioner involved with children's development in the early years. Focusing on creative development, the author provides one hundred practical and inspiring ideas for use in the education setting. ... Read more

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The Letter Book, shows what a valuable tool letters are for promoting classroom community, learning of content, understanding of genres, and literacy in general. ... Read more

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This book helps parents and teachers unlock the reader in every child. It provides a basic, quick-to-read guide to teaching reading, drawing on best practice over the years and avoiding 'here today, gone tomorrow' fashions. But it is not just a guide. It is a toolkit, too. Each section contains includes practical activities, games and 'try this' ideas to help develop reading skills and overcome obstacles. It tackles age old topics in new ways. Every page offers some fresh perspectives to try - either at home or in the classroom- all with a practical focus. There are games and activities to: build phonological awareness turning decoders into real readers help strugglers overcome resistance to reading harness visual literacy and children's passions meet individual needs (including children with specific learning difficulties) and achieve literacy outcomes without even teaching literacy. With plenty of reading suggestions too, it's the book you can't afford to be without. ... Read more

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This best-selling title is essential reading for trainees, NQTs and experienced teachers alike.This second edition contains over 100 inspirational ideas on teaching languages in the classroom. Each one has been successfully tried and tested. Ideas range from solving murder mysteries to participating in fun activities to help students speak and understand languages."The Continuum One Hundreds" series offers 100 invaluable and practical ideas for teachers of all levels. ... Read more

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A collection of articles written by innovators in language pedagogy, this text is supported by a CD-ROM containing demonstrations of Heinle technology products, transparency masters to accompany each of the articles, professional documents (ACTFL guidelines, National Standards), sample activities, examples of student work, and ideas for evaluation forms. Materials are organized into four sections: Teacher-Learner Roles, Presentation, Activities, and Evaluation. the end of each section there are suggested activities for reflection, selfassessment, and application of the ideas presented. ... Read more

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100 Ideas for Teaching Communication, Language and Literacy provides anyone who is involved with development in the early years with a focus for developing children's understanding using a range of inspiring ideas.

This book will be essential reading for any practitioner involved with children's development in the early years. Focusing on communication, language and literacy the author provides one hundred practical and inspiring ideas for use in the education setting ... Read more

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Pupils across the age range and across the curriculum spend an extraordinary amount of time writing, yet teachers often do not receive much training on how to teach writing. Pupils do not always develop confidence or fulfil their potential. This book shows teachers how to approach the teaching of writing so that they: can teach writing as part of the whole curriculum and as a component of pupils' linguistic development; can teach writing as a process rather than just a product - the process includes: finding ideas, designing briefs, drafting, revising, polishing and presenting; and use assessment as part of a cycle to improve pupils' learning and the teacher's planning. The book is full of practical tips including instant lessons, effective resources, and lists of dos and don'ts. Emphasis is put on providing pupils with a sense of purpose, opportunities to write for real and varied audiences, and experience of real life types of writing. ... Read more

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Appeals to the international ceramics community - including more than 8,000 members of The American Ceramic Society

Easy-to-understand techniques and inspiring ideas from an internationally known master artist, teacher and arts activist

Brilliant full-color photos showcase finished pieces, ideas and instructions ceramists can easily apply to their own work

Master artist Robin Hopper opens the door to his more than 50-year exploration of ceramics, and ceramists from every area of the field benefit from this intriguing "best of" guide. Through Hopper's innovative insight and personal reflection, ceramists learn the "hows" and "whys" behind his artistry. The book also provides a portrait of the artist, and the fascinating journey of his life, presenting readers with a true compilation of this master artists' life work. This book:*Brings ceramists into the mind of a renowned artist, inspiring and encouraging artists to push themselves further in their work*Introduces readers to the man within the legendary artist*Inspires ceramic artists on topics including form, surface, function, design, development and themes

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Customer Reviews (5)

Robin Hooper
I thought this book was great.Robin gave very good background history of his life in ceramics and his views on what he created on his long career.
I loved the pictures and his instruction on how to be the best in what you make. I have read the book cover to cover a few times and have still learned more after a second and problably a third look.I have tried a few of his ideas and had fun which I think ceramics is all about.

The Best
Although much of this book is a compliation of his former books, it encompasses his personal and professional history as well as his philosophy, recomendations on style, and insights about pottery, designs and life.
Every potter, and collector of pottery shoud read and own this book.

A terrific addition to any potters library
This book is great.Robin Hopper shares his unique background with the reader and the thought processes that have gone into shaping his life and career.His down to earth approach to doing the work he loves so much was a joy to read.The technical information in this book and the way he presents it with illustrations and examples is great. The experienced potter as well as the beginner will enjoy this book.

Robin Hopper's "Lifetime of Works"
I am a potter.I make pots.I make a bunch of pots.I am always open for improvement, assistance, and suggestions.And I am very glad I added this book to my personal library!

Robin Hopper writes very simply about the various stages of making pottery.He profusely illustrates his techniques with photos and drawings, making the book itself a work of art.It is a pleasure to read, and an inspiration for all potters who want to learn to be better at it.

Hopper offers tips onevery phase of making pots, from sketching, through preparing the clay, to making glazes.His examples are beautiful, and the descriptions are clear and concise.

If you're in one of those inevitable "slumps," I suggest Robin Hopper's "Ceramics: A Lifetime of Works, Ideas, and Techniques" to break you out of the clay doldrums and into new territory.

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I have several of Robin Hopper's books and I have enjoyed them all immensely.I am able to find any type of info I need from these books.Well laid out, good explanation and very very useful information for a home studio potter.Cheers,Cheryl ... Read more

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Every writing teacher needs a toolkit of good lesson plans and inspiring assignments. The College Writing Toolkit: Tried and Tested Ideas for Teaching College Writing is just such a practical resource, offering practical tools for both new and experienced teachers seeking to expand their professional repertoire. The Toolkit provides a collection of "tried and tested" methods and techniques for eliciting and working on students' writing in a college or university environment. Contributors from all over the world reflect on best practices for teaching writing and for generating writing assignments that help college or university students to learn and to express themselves with confidence, clarity, and originality and in a range of genres. Each contribution is written in a format specifying the theoretical and conceptual framework of the pedagogical activity, its purpose, audience, and intended outcomes. Contributors also describe the situations in which the activity has been tried, what the results have been, and how the activity has been modified accordingly. An important aspect of the descriptions is the contributors' reflections on the value of the activity and their recommendations for applying it for best results in the same and different types of contexts, such as for different types of institutions and audiences of students. Those who incorporate the practices of the Toolkit in their own teaching can therefore benefit from another practitioner's understanding and experience gained from refining an activity over time to enhance its effectiveness. College and university writing teachers can use and creatively adapt these activities to help their students improve their writing process, use writing as a mode of thought and reflection, master writing genres, and write effectively in their course assignments. The Toolkit is a resource for both novice and experienced writing teachers looking to try something different or new in their classes with a knowledge of a previous context in which it has been successful. By using the practical tools in The College Writing Toolkit, college/university writing teachers can expand their repertoire while gaining experience that connects them to the practices of others in the field in the ongoing expansion and refinement of the tools of the writing trade. ... Read more