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Tea Parties: Delicious Sweets & Savory Treats to Share (American Girl)
by American GirlYoung chefs can learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes—including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more. With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of fifty recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties—including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more—that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition.&“Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to enjoy in one of the six cookbook sections . . . The recipes range in complexity from the straightforward Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwiches to the more laborious Summer Fruit Buttermilk Tart.&” —School Library Journal
Tea Time
by Beth FerryA migh-TEA mix-up leads to a delightful day for a little girl and her grampy.Frannie and Grandy both have an idea about what the perfect day should look like, but when that day arrives, there is a migh-TEA mix-up. Tea gets splashed, sandwiches smashed, and expectations, crushed. Luckily, Frannie and Grandy discover that a perfect day is just one they spend together.New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry partners with award-winning illustrator Dana Wulfekotte to bring us a funny and tender ode to the relationship between children and grandparents.
Tea with the Queen (Xist Children's Books)
by Chrissi Hart Stephen MacquignonCharlie the mouse and his grandparents are in for the royal ride of their lives—when they take a goose flight to Buckingham Palace! When mice turn 100 years old (in mouse-years, of course) they get to visit the Queen of England. When Charlie journeys across the countryside for his grandmother&’s visit, he discovers that even little creatures can have big adventures.
The Teacher from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures)
by Mike ThalerIt's another scary day at the Black Lagoon. . . .Two popular books from the bestselling Black Lagoon series--TEACHER and LIBRARIAN--are now reissued with fun new covers! Join Hubie once again as he faces his comically horrific fears during his first day of school and his first trip to the school library. Featuring a fire-breathing teacher and a library where all the books are bolted to the shelves, these stories are sure to amuse and quell fears of new experiences at the same time!
The Teacher You Want to Be: Essays about Children, Learning, and Teaching
by Alfie Kohn Matt Glover Ellin Oliver KeeneThis book is about bringing the education we want for our own children to all. It is focused on a set of strongly held beliefs that drive the actions of educators every day. Each chapter of the book is focused on a single belief and invites readers to consider what they can do to help children attend schools based on the true, authentic expressions of their teachers' beliefs. Contributions include essays by many prominent educators including Sir Ken Robinson, Deborah Meier and Thomas Newkirk. Please click on the contents tab below for a list of all 18 contributors.
Teachers (Jobs People Do)
by Mary MeinkingTeachers help students become excellent learners and wonderful adults. Readers will find out the different types of roles teachers have, the tools they use, and how people get this rewarding and difficult job.
The Teachers from the Black Lagoon, and Other Stories (Scholastic Reader, Level 3)
by Mike ThalerHubie and his classmates are back in this Teacher from the Black Lagoon reader collection!At Hubie's school the teachers are real monsters.Yikes! Will he survive the first day?These four bestselling books are together in one low-priced reader collection! The Teacher from the Black LagoonThe Principal from the Black LagoonThe Gym Teacher from the Black LagoonThe Librarian from the Black Lagoon
The Teacher's Guide to Intervention and Inclusive Education: 1000+ Strategies to Help ALL Students Succeed!
by Glynis HannellEnables educators to quickly identify individual student’s difficulties and strengths and then target intervention directly where it is needed
The Teachers I Loved Best
by Taylor MaliEducator and acclaimed poet Taylor Mali honors the magic of teachers and mentors in this joyful, energetic, uplifting gift book.Easy teachers who gave easy tests are not the teachers I loved the best....Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and graduation, here is an inspirational, rhyming picture book ode to the extra-special teachers we remember all those years later.Children will love seeing themselves and their favorite teachers in scenes bursting with positivity, highlighting not just academics but sports, drama, art, music, and community. And teachers will appreciate seeing their honored profession depicted with love and gratitude.With gorgeous and whimsical illustrations by Erica Root, here is a book that celebrates the commitment and diversity of the special people who mentor, lead, and inspire our children.
The Teacher's Pet (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class #1)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!School is always fun in Ms. Colman's class!It is the first day of school. All the kids in Ms. Colman's class can't wait. Except Nancy Dawes. Nancy doesn't have a best friend. Her friend Karen Brewer is not in her grade. Nancy doesn't have a pet, either. And Ms. Colman's class is having pet day! Can the kids in Ms. Colman's class help Nancy?
The Teacher's Pet
by Anica Mrose RissiThis hilarious tale by debut picturebook author Anica Mrose Rissi, brilliantly illustrated by Zachariah OHora, will keep kids giggling page after page as the class comes together to solve one BIG problem. When their class tadpoles are big enough, Mr. Stricter tells his students they can keep just one. The class chooses Bruno, the smallest of the bunch. But Bruno doesn't stay that way for long. Soon, he's grown into a giant, classroom-wrecking creature: he eats desks, he farts for show-and-tell, and he sneezes slime all over everything! With Mr. Stricter blinded by love for the pet, the students must step up and take matters into their own heroic hands.
Teacher's Pets (Ready, Set, Dogs! #2)
by Stephanie Calmenson Joanna ColeIn Cole Calmenson's Teacher's Pets, Kate and Lucie are best friends who love, love, love DOGS. But just because they can't have dogs of their own doesn't mean they can't MAGICALLY turn into them!The FURRY ADVENTURES continue in this CHARMING series when Kate and Lucie find a substitute teacher in their class. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and has the class going hog wild as he teaches about animal communication. At the same time, mean Darleen makes fun of Kate and Lucie's friendship. Luckily, once Kate and Lucie slap HIGH FIVES and say the special words, they turn into dogs and find a way to save the day. They even make a new friend in the process!
Teachers' Pets (Step into Reading)
by Mary Man-KongJoin Belle, Tiana, and the rest of the Disney princesses as they teach their friends how to read, cook, swim, and more! Based on the beloved Disney films Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog, The Little Mermaid, and more, this Step 2 reader will have girls ages 4 to 6 eager to be the teacher&’s pet.
Teachers Rock!
by Todd ParrA celebration of the countless ways teachers change the world-with a free Back-to-School poster! Teachers are amazing! They teach you new things, make you laugh, and help you meet new friends. They always encourage you to do your best. They make the classroom a great place to be! From admiring the way teachers foster creativity in the classroom to how they ensure all children's needs are met, Todd Parr offers an ode to everything teachers contribute to the world. Bursting with positivity about school and the people who make it special, this book is sure to become a classroom and at-home favorite.
Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Second Edition
by Diane M. Browder Fred Spooner Ginevra R. Courtade and ContributorsFor years the text of choice for developing excellence as a teacher of K–12 students with moderate and severe disabilities, this clearly written work has now been revised and updated. Chapters provide step-by-step procedures for designing standards-based individualized education plans and evaluating and enhancing student progress. Methods and materials for teaching literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are described in depth. The book also describes effective ways to build functional daily living skills. User-friendly features include extensive vignettes and classroom examples, end-of-chapter application exercises, and reproducible planning and assessment tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Reflects important advances in research and evidence-based practice. *Chapter on collaborating with culturally diverse families, plus a stronger multicultural focus throughout. *Chapter on writing instruction. *Two additional chapters on reading and math, ensuring coverage of both foundational and grade-aligned skills. *Increased attention to students with autism spectrum disorder and to uses of technology.
Teaching Tuk Tuk (Step into Reading)
by Mei NakamuraThis Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader with more than 30 stickers is based on Disney's new animated film Raya and the Last Dragon!Discover how Raya and Tuk Tuk met and became friends in this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader! Children ages 4 to 6 will love this story based on the Disney animated film–with more than 30 stickers! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Walt Disney Animation Studios' fantasy-action-adventure, Raya and the Last Dragon, introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world. Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left on Kumandra in case dark forces return to the world, and Kelly Marie Tran voices the lead character, Raya. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon opened in U.S. theaters on March 12th 2021.
Teaching with Children's Literature: Theory to Practice
by Margaret Vaughn Dixie D. MasseyPerhaps no factor has a greater influence on children&’s literacy learning than exposure to engaging, authentic, culturally relevant texts. This concise practitioner resource and course text helps K–8 teachers make informed choices about using children's literature in their classrooms, from selecting high-quality texts to planning instruction and promoting independent reading. The authors present relevant theories (such as reader response and culturally responsive pedagogy) and show how to apply them in practice. Key topics include teaching narrative and expository texts, tapping into students' individual interests, and conducting text-based writing activities and discussions. Every chapter features case examples, reflection questions, and learning activities for teachers; appendices list exemplary children&’s literature.
Teaching Word Recognition, Second Edition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)
by Rollanda E. O'ConnorThis highly regarded teacher resource synthesizes the research base on word recognition and translates it into step-by-step instructional strategies, with special attention to students who are struggling. Chapters follow the stages through which students progress as they work toward skilled reading of words. Presented are practical, evidence-based techniques and activities that target letter- sound pairings, decoding and blending, sight words, multisyllabic words, and fluency. Ideal for use in primary-grade classrooms, the book also offers specific guidance for working with older children who are having difficulties. Reproducible assessment tools and word lists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research on word recognition and its connections to vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. *Chapter on morphological (meaning-based) instruction. *Chapter on English language learners. *Instructive "Try This" activities at the end of each chapter for teacher study groups and professional development.
Teacup
by Rebecca YoungA stunning picture book that addresses life&’s big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassuranceSchool Library Journal [STARRED REVIEW!] &“[A] moving, allegorical tale… inspiring reflection and empathy&” Kirkus Reviews [STARRED REVIEW!] &“A potent discussion starter… Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. &“ Booklist [STARRED REVIEW!] &“A lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new one…Thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful.&” A boy must leave his home and find another. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete . . . until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home. With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of life&’s toughest challenges—a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisis—in a way that&’s reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike.
Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess
by Jeanne BirdsallA silly, illustrated adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of The Penderwicks--perfect for children newly reading on their own!Teaflet and her brother, Roog, are ready to throw their annual strawberry jam party for their friends in Trefldom. They want it to be the best party ever, even ten times better than the best party ever! But the inspector of neatness is coming to examine their higgledy-piggledy house from top to bottom. If she finds even one pinch of dirt, or one messy bed, the party will be canceled.Teaflet promises to clean while Roog bakes for the party. But will she be distracted by animals needing her help, like the toad whose tongue drags on the ground? Or will she finish in time and save the party?
Team Challenges: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity
by Kris BordessaThis helpful resource is designed to offer teachers, facilitators, and parents a wide variety of activities designed to cultivate children's problem-solving skills while fostering cooperation between group members. These hands-on projects teach children to experiment with building methods, discover new uses for everyday items, try on new personas, and express themselves as they work toward a solution as a team. Team members are required to think outside the box, communicate clearly, and cooperate with each other in order to complete each task. Activities include planning a five-day trek through the mountains; building a bridge out of marshmallows, straws, and paper; and moving a group of ping-pong balls from one location to another without touching the balls directly. Children will learn not only from each other, but also from observing how other teams navigate the tasks.