Tuesday, May 8, 2012

TEACHING SMARTER W/ THE BRAIN IN

TEACHING SMARTER W/ THE BRAIN IN Review



TEACHING SMARTER W/ THE BRAIN IN Feature

  • Satisfaction Ensured
  • Design is stylish and innovative.
  • Functionality that is Unbeatable.
Our brains work best under optimal conditions-we think more creatively, we absorb information quickly, and we produce better work. So how do we create those conditions in a classroom setting to help all of our students achieve? This guide shows teachers how to use simple research-supported strategies in any lesson to improve students' engagement, productivity, and capacity to learn. Among the brain-boosting tools teachers can use tomorrow are innovative graphic organizers and note-taking techniques, review activities that help students memorize content-area information, questioning tips for improving students' abilities think critically, and practical ways to differentiate lessons for all learners.\n\n128 pages 7-3/8" x 9"\nGrades 3­8


Sunday, May 6, 2012

Creative Teaching Basic Number Concepts Mini Magnet Book

Creative Teaching Basic Number Concepts Mini Magnet Book Review



Creative Teaching Basic Number Concepts Mini Magnet Book Feature

  • Satisfaction Ensured
  • Design is stylish and innovative.
  • Functionality that is Unbeatable.
These pint-sized books pack a powerful punch! The 12 titles provide at-a-glance references for a variety of skills and popular classroom and household topics—making them perfect for home or school and of interest to both children and adults alike.

Each 2" x 3" book is held closed by the front and back magnetic covers. It then accordion-folds open to a double-sided 26-page booklet. This fun, unique, and convenient format allows the book to go anywhere or attach to any magnetic surface, such as a magnetic white board, student desk, file cabinet, or refrigerator.

From must-know, yet-easy-to-forget information, such as measurement conversions and state facts, to quick-and-easy games and activities to play on a rainy day, Mini Magnet Books are sure to suit your needs. And they make great last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers!


Friday, May 4, 2012

Scholastic Teacher's Friend Sport Kids! Bulletin Board (TF3094)

Scholastic Teacher's Friend Sport Kids! Bulletin Board (TF3094) Review



Scholastic Teacher's Friend Sport Kids! Bulletin Board (TF3094) Feature

  • Fifteen sport signs are included.
  • 30 pieces: 15 large (16' tall) sport characters (baseball, bowling, ice hockey, swimming, jogging, skateboarding, football, basketball, tennis,
  • Golf, soccer, skiing, archery, cycling, and rock climbing), 15 coordinating sport labels
  • 30 pieces: 15 large (16' tall) sport characters (baseball, bowling, ice hockey, swimming, jogging, skateboarding, football, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, skiing, archery, cycling, and rock climbing), 15 coordinating sport labels
  • Includes activity guide
Fifteen kids each playing a different sport including: baseball, bowling, ice hockey, swimming, jogging, skateboarding, football, basketball, tennis, golf, soccer, skiing, archery, cycling, and rock climbing.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Plaster Castings- Set of Five Geometric Shapes

Plaster Castings- Set of Five Geometric Shapes Review



Plaster Castings- Set of Five Geometric Shapes Feature

  • This set includes all the essentials
  • Includes a cube, cone, sphere, cylinder and a twelve sided polygon or dodecagon
  • All you need is your imagination to start creating a variety of projects
  • Ideal for students and artists of all ages
  • Quality tools at a great value
Plaster Casting- Set of Five Geometric Shapes- This set of three dimensional plaster shapes is ideal for teaching perspective beginning still life drawing in black and white- the list of uses goes on and on! They are ideal for class room use or for home studio use. Included are: one circular cone that is 8-1/2 inches high and has a base diameter of 5-1/2 inches; one sphere which measures 7" tall; one cylinder that is 8 inches high and has a 4-1/4 inch diameter one cube that is 5-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 5-1/2; and one twelve sided piece that is 6-1/2 inches high by 6-1/2 inches wide by 6-1/2 inches deep. Stack them up and play with the lighting to make terrific shadows out of the most simple elements. This set comes in five separate foam lined boxes.