Elementary School Books

The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades

Gail Boushey, Joan Moser

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Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Practical! 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades is a hands-on, practical book that can be readily implemented in any classroom. It's an easy read with great ideas, and a step-by-step guide. Thank you to the Sisters!

Awsome and Informational 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book had so much information about workshop AND classroom management. It was worth the price I paid and it would have been worth double the price. Excellent for anyone who teaches children whether you are new to teaching, have many years experience, do workshop in your classroom or not.

Excellent Resource for all Reading Teachers! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is an excellent research for primary level reading teachers! It clearly outlines ways to support children's development and organize a literacy block.

Excited to use these ideas! 5 out of 5 stars.
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There are many great ideas in this book which I can't wait to use this fall! I especially loved the sample lessons. It is a quick read; plus, I couldn't put the book down!

Why I'm going to use the Daily 5 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is well written and provides a great guide to setting up a functioning literacy program in the classroom while empowering students to work independently. I can't wait to use it in my classroom.

The First Six Weeks of School (Strategies for Teachers Series, 2)

Paula Denton, Roxann Kriete

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great for First Year Educators! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I began using Morning Meeting [ASIN:1892989093 The Morning Meeting Book (Strategies for Teachers, 1)] as a part of my teacher education program last year and found it to be a great benefit for encouraging positive social interactions between my elementary students. This year, I began following and implementing The First Six Weeks of School's suggestions and my students LOVE it! They enjoy greeting each other, sharing and doing the activities. I have likewise seen a decrease in the amount of behavioral issues within my classroom. The program will work with your own ideas of discipline, rules and expectations and I have found it to be invaluable as I begin my teaching career. I would recommend The First Six Weeks of School to any teacher (new or experienced) who wants to encourage a positive, socially interactive classroom experience for their students.

Editorial Review:

Learn how to structure the first six weeks of school to lay the groundwork for a productive year of learning. Discover how taking the time to build a solid foundation in the early weeks of school can pay off all year long in increased student motivation, cooperation, responsibility, and self-control. This comprehensive guidebook for K-6 teachers features: Daily plans for the first three weeks and commentary about these plans at three grade levels: primary (K-2), middle (3-4), and upper (5-6) Detailed guidelines for: -Building community -Creating rules and teaching routines -Introducing engaging curriculum -Fostering autonomy -Integrating social and academic learning -Establishing high expectations for learning and behavior An extensive collection of games, activities, greetings, songs, read-alouds, and resources especially useful during the early weeks of school

Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work

Debbie Diller

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Resource 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is by far the best that I have seen on the market pertaining to 'Literacy Centers'. It gives alot of ideas on how to set up centers. A valuable resource for teachers.

Excellent Resource!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this by recommendation from a co-worker. This book is an excellent resource! The ideas for literacy centers work and I don't feel like I'm "wasting time" with centers that hold little meaning.

a must have for all teachers! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this over the summer to help the teachers in my building start centers. I loved it so much, I let someone borrow it, and they obviously loved it so much, they never gave it back. Debbie Diller gave practical ideas that are easy to implement in the classroom.

Really good too! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book as well is a really good book. Debbie Diller is amazing and I recommend all of her books. They have so much good information and have really good pictures from classrooms that I have used to help me with setting up my spaces in my room. Definitely get if you are a teacher.

The Best!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is awesome! I recommend it to any teacher wanting to make centers work! She gives great ideas, many of which I used and adapted to fit my teaching style and students. I highly recommend it!

The Morning Meeting Book (Strategies for Teachers, 1)

Roxann Kriete, Lynn Bechtel

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This resource is an excellent buy. After cutting morning meeting out of my classroom routines, I realized that it's not what I should have done. I wish that I had this book in the beginning of the year to help me with the morning meeting. There are so many wonderful ideas and activities in this book. If you get this book, I would also highly recommend Morning Meeting, Afternoon Wrap-up by Donna Whyte. That is also an excellent resource. The two together will give you what you need for your morning meeting.

Editorial Review:

Morning Meeting is a powerful teaching tool for building community, increasing student investment, and improving academic and social skills. This comprehensive guidebook has helped thousands of teachers across the country use Morning Meeting to launch their school days. The expanded edition offers: Step-by-step guidelines for implementing Morning Meeting in any K-8 classroom Clear explanations of purposes 45 greetings, 66 group activities, and many samples of morning message charts Frequently asked questions and answers?? A chapter on implementing Morning Meeting in middle schools Ideas for adapting Morning Meeting for use with second language learners

Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally

John M. Van de Walle

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Math teacher must have! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was a required text for a M.Ed. class. The practices in this book are almost perfectly aligned with Massachusetts frameworks and the Connnected Math Project (CMP) text used by my district (Lowell). This book is very rich with lesson plan fodder and takes pains to explain the 'why' of CMP as well as the how. I'll be relying on this book for years to come.

Editorial Review:

John A. Van de Walle has written a book that helps readers make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach mathematics to children K to 8. Elementatry and Middle School Mathematics consists of 16 chapters reflecting the view that all mathematics can be taught through a problem-solving approach that motivates children and builds their confidence as they learn. This book thoroughly discusses the new standards and clearly develops four key aspects of teaching mathematics: the nature of mathematics as a science of pattern and order; an understanding of how children learn mathematics; a problem solving view of teaching mathematics; and specific methods for integrating assessment with instruction. Simple yet effective classroom activities are woven throughout the chapters as well as suggestions for technology and literature. For teachers, future teachers, and educators. nt Code -- F

Reading With Meaning: Teaching Comprehension in the Primary Grades

Debbie Miller

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Wonderful resource 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This is a great book for any teacher to have. I work as a special ed teacher, so I work with one or two students at a time. The strategies described in this book are wonderful for teaching comprehension. One thing I really liked is that she explains how she does her lessons step by step. She even writes word for word what she says during each lesson. I think it's wonderful that teachers share their knowledge with others, share what has worked for them so we can all be better teachers. The book is focused on the kids enjoying reading and getting as much from every single book they read as possible. This book is geared especially toward teachers of smaller children (kindergarten, first, second) and even though my students are in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade I have found ways to adapt each lesson easily for them. It includes great pictures and some of the work her children have produced in her class. It is an absolutely valuable tool and I'm so glad I bought it.

FABULOUS! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can't say enough wonderful things about this book. It is easy to follow, has great pictures and really shows the author's thinking process behind why she does what she does. I have read and reread this book, tabbed it to death, and bring it with me to school every day. I used all the strategies last year with very minimal tweaking and had phenomonal results in the "thinking about reading" strategies of my 2nd/3rd grade students.

Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach (4th Edition)

Gail E. Tompkins

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very useful 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I needed to order this book for a class. It is well written and easy to read. As a reading teacher I can say that I will keep this book as a reference long after the class has ended. This edition comes with a CD (or DVD) which I have not previewed yet, but the instructor of my class raves about it.

Great book!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I found this book to be fantastic!!!! The green pages at the back give many great ideas for teachers of literacy.

A Balanced Approach - 4th Edition 5 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this book for a class I took in spring 06 and found it extremly helpful. I've applied the balance approach method in working with young children. I've also applied the information helping my 3 year old learn to read. He is now 4 and enjoys reading. I highly recommend this book.

LITERACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: BALANCED APPROACH ( 4TH EDITION) 5 out of 5 stars.
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THE BOOK WAS EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME. I NEEDED IT FOR AN EDUCATION CLASS,BUT I PLAN ON KEEPING IT FOR A RESOURCE BOOK!

GREAT BOOK!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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the book was in excellent condition and was very fast shipping. thanks for doing business!

Notebook Know-How: Strategies For The Writer's Notebook

Aimee Buckner

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Good Basics on Writer's Notebooks 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I am torn by this book- the first half was full of ideas and lessons that I felt would help me improve writing instruction. The second half was not, at least for me. The writing is brillant and down-to-earth. Buckner has good ideas and great real world lessons.

The downside for me was the amount of time it would take for me to do everything- the ideas work best for self-contained teachers.

Do I recommend this book? Absolutely.

Some Good Snippets 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I heard about this book in a workshop, and decided to check it out for myself. Basically, I did find some good ideas on how to shake up my student's writing folder experience. However, most of the book was something I already knew and did.

I'd suggest this book for new ELA teachers, or ones who are rusty. However, it is always a good idea to keep looking for new ideas no matter how "old and dusty" a teacher you are.

Great companion for Daily 5! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is not one of those books that will collect dust on a shelf. It will be read and reread many times! It is a great resource for any teacher of writing! Thank you Aimee Buckler! This book contains a wealth of organized and practical strategies that will add to any writing program. Buckler gives teachers easy to model tools to pass on to their students. She gives many examples from literature that can be used as springboards for specific areas. I will never look at notebooks the same! What an inspirational addition to my teaching library!

40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist (Grades 4-8)

Marcia Miller, Martin Lee

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Interesting & challenging 4 out of 5 stars.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful.

I used a couple of these mysteries in my 5th grade classroom. The students enjoyed them because it was different then the way they usually practiced problem solving. The only downside to this book is that I think it is more challenging than the ages suggested. There were only a few stories that were appropriate for my 5th graders and those were still very challenging for them. I wouldn't reccommend this book to someone with a general ed. 4th grade classroom but it is perfect for junior high (6th, 7th, 8th) students!

Math Improvement the FUN way. 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This product helped my grand daughter who was having math difficulty better understand math concepts. She was having fun at the same time.

good book 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Nice and challenging. My kids are happy with it. I give them one challenge from this book on the drive to school every morning and give them 10-15 mins to complete. It's nice to have books like this. They're only 8&9 but they cover most of it.

Editorial Review:

Humorous, reproducible math mystery stories will give your math sleuths a chance to have fun while practicing important math problem solving skills. They’re just perfect for classwork and homework and help you meet the NCTM standards. For use with Grades 4-8.

My New Baby (New Baby Series)

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Total reviews: 66 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

My New Baby 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is a cute book, but with no text. It's great for talking about new baby with siblings. There are some new books out called "Baby Brother" and "Baby Sister" which are good for getting them ready for a new baby. "The New Baby" has a great story and is great to read to them. Now "The New Baby" comes in a sticker book also. It depends on what is more important to you.

Disappointed! 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Maybe it's my preggo brain, but I did not realize that this was a picture book with no words. I never would have purchased a picture book for my 2 1/2 year old. The pictures themselves are okay, but some words would have been nice.

cute book 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

it takes a little imagination because there are no words to the book. but my son (2 years old) and i enjoy flipping through the pages and making up our own story (stories).

Disappointing!! This book has no words! 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I was very disappointed with this book. Unfortunately I purchased "Waiting for Baby" in the same order but have not received it yet. The product description does not state that it is only a picture book.

wondeful book for toddlers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Our 27 month old son loves this book and its companion, "Waiting for Baby" by the same author. We talk about what's going on in the pictures and he's always noticing new things, even after repeated readings. I like this book because it presents the introduction of a new baby as a natural, happy event. The mom is pictured breastfeeding not once, but twice and the dad is shown changing diapers, dressing the baby, strapping on a baby carrier and cooking dinner. It is rare to find a book which depicts both parents so actively engaging in the the care of a newborn. And the illustrations are just gentle and sweet too. Great little books for anyone with a young child.