The Dictionary of Difficult Words by Jane Solomon

$35.00 AUD

Category: Languages and Reference

​What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in the Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse, and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say, and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! Written with simple, easy-to-understand definitions by lexicographer Jane Solomon, this dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page. ...Show more

1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary by Joseph Piercy

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Category: General References

The Oxford English Dictionary contains 175,000 words in common usage and yet linguists estimate that a vocabulary of 3,000 is sufficient to cover ninety-five per cent of common usage in speech and print. Where have all those other words gone? The English language is a giant sponge, absorbing words f rom a multitude of different languages and cultures and yet it seems speakers of English are indolent at accessing the rich resources at our disposal. 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary aims to ameliorate this issue by providing a fascinating lexicography to boost your word power. Alongside the elegant and archaic words are discussions of malapropisms and solecisms, words for which meaning has changed over time and words that have meanings often contrary to their common usage (and abusage). Each entry contains outlines of word origins, examples in context and a wealth of word related trivia. 1000 Words to Expand Your Vocabulary will help word lovers flaunt their prolixity without flouting the rules that govern correct meaning. ...Show more

Happy School 365 - Action Jackson's Guide to Motivating Learners by Action Jackson

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Category: General References

Motivate your learners to succeed with Action Jackson! From motivational speaker and founder of Fix Up Seminars, Action Jackson, comes an inspirational guide offering a tried-and-tested method that enables primary and secondary teachers to motivate young people and unlock their potential for success. Ma ny learners are plagued with the fear of failure, anxious about self-image and apathetic towards the future. Are we, as educators, not responsible for helping them navigate through life and empowering them to unlock their potential? Happy School 365 is packed with 21 easy-to-implement ideas to motivate young people to achieve academic and personal success, helping them to make the most of school and life, build better relationships with teachers and develop a sense of self-worth, focus and discipline. Dividing his approach into five stages the manifesto, the mission, the mindset, the method and the miracle Jackson sets out a vision for what this method can achieve- well-rounded individuals who are agents of change for humanity. This is the must-have guide for all teachers looking to play their part in developing a generation that is happy, healthy and successful. ...Show more

Assemblies for All by Paul Stanley

$50.00 AUD

Category: Education

This exciting collection of diverse assemblies for Key Stage 2 is perfect for any teacher or school leader looking for inspiration. Covering a range of different thought-provoking issues, each idea in this book has been successfully tried and tested in real assemblies. This flexible, dip-in resource inc ludes a variety of assembly formats and full scripts for every assembly. Some are standalone assemblies that can be delivered with minimal preparation, some come with accompanying slideshows online and some are more detailed assemblies requiring additional resources. The topics are current and ideal for stimulating discussion, ranging from values-focused assemblies about justice, truth and courage to knowledge-based assemblies on subjects such as Black History Month and female scientists. The book uses a variety of poems, objects, folktales and real-life stories to stimulate and inspire children's thinking on topics from peace and perseverance to art and friendship. Written by an experienced headteacher dedicated to delivering assemblies that light a spark in all pupils, this resource is a must-have for all primary schools. ...Show more

Making Every Lesson Count - Six Principles to Support Great Teaching and Learning by Shaun Allison; Andy Tharby

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Category: General References

They distil teaching and learning down into six core principles - challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback and questioning - and show how these can inspire an ethos of excellence and growth, not only in individual classrooms but across a whole school too.Combining robust evidence from a ran ge of fields with the practical wisdom of experienced, effective classroom teachers, the book is a complete toolkit of strategies that teachers can use every lesson to make that lesson count. There are no gimmicky ideas here - just high impact, focused teaching that results in great learning, every lesson, every day. To demonstrate how attainable this is, the book contains a number of case studies from a number of professionals who are successfully embedding a culture of excellence and growth in their schools. Making Every Lesson Count offers an evidence-informed alternative to restrictive Ofsted-driven definitions of great teaching, empowering teachers to deliver great lessons and celebrate high-quality practice.Suitable for all teachers - including trainee teachers, NQTs, and experienced teachers - who want quick and easy ways to enhance their practice and make every lesson count. ...Show more

Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia (HB) by Christopher Lloyd

$59.99 AUD

Category: Education

The gorgeous volume explores a wide range of kid-friendly topics, using text, illustrations, infographics, and photography, all in an upscale package that blings with the best of them. In keeping with Britannica’s reputation for expert involvement, each spread include a credit to the expert involved wi th its creation, and special features highlight some of the most intriguing unsolved puzzles in science, archaeology, history, and engineering. Chapter topics include Universe, Earth, Material World, Living World, Being Human, Ancient Civilizations, Medieval to Modern, and Today's World and Beyond.   ...Show more

Unearthing Why: Stories of thinking and learning with children

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Category: General References

EARLY YEARS PRACTICE FOR EDUCATORS AND TEACHERS

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Category: General References

Applying Neuroscience to Early Learning by Sally Featherstone

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Category: General References

Translating research about child neuroscience into practice in education is a daunting prospect for most practitioners. In fact, many see it as fraught with difficulties and risky. However, the importance of this research has never been more important. The context of the early years in the UK, has seen considerable changes within recent years, with a raft of government regulation and guidance, and a national move to free childcare entitlement at increasingly earlier ages. Combined with a mounting pressure for accountability in Closing the Gap ' between disadvantaged children and those more fortunate, these pressures make it fundamental that those working with young children understand what neuroscience is telling us, and more important, what it is not. Practitioners, teachers managers, and governors in settings and schools will not only be called to account for the attainment of their children, as measured in tests, but in the way children are prepared for lifelong earning, which will support them for the rest of their school lives and beyond. This book is a comprehensive position statement for practitioners that highlights- where we are now; what we know; what we don't know; what research developments mean for practitioners and setting, and how this fits in with the government expectations within the EYFS framework. Sally Featherstone covers the current thinking in educational research and neuroscience, how some of this has been misinterpreted in the by early adopters ' or over-enthusiastic promoters ', and how new information can help practitioners to be more effective in their work with young children. ...Show more

EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE THEORY AND PRACTICE

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Category: General References

Early Childhood and NeuroscienceTheory, Research and Implications for Practice by Mine Conkbayir

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Category: General References

Early Childhood and Neuroscience is a practical guide to understanding the complex and challenging subject of neuroscience and its use (and misapplication) in early childhood policy and practice. The author begins by introducing the definition and history of neuroscience. The reader is then led through structured chapters discussing questions such as: Why should practitioners know about neuroscience? How can neuroscience help practitioners better provide for babies and children? and Is it relevant? Topics covered include the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of neuroscience, epigenetics, the first 1001 days and a discussion on just how critical the first three years of life are to healthy brain development. The book provides a balanced overview of the debates by weaving discussion on the opportunities of using neuroscience in early childhood practice with examination of the limitations and ethical implications throughout the chapters. This enables students to inform their own opinions about the discipline and its use in their future practice. Clear explanations of the main terms and theories are complemented with illustrative case studies of cutting-edge research from around the world, a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading. Reflective discussion questions give students the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts. These features encourage and support independent critical thinking, helping students to reflect on, evaluate and analyse a range of ideas, research findings and applications for their own futureearly childhood practice. Early Childhood and Neuroscience is essential reading for lecturers, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the field as well as for the new practitioner. ...Show more

MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT (MTSS) FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

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Category: General References