"Gifted kids are so much more than test scores and grades. Still, it's sometimes difficult to see past the potential to the child who may be anxious, lonely, confused, or unsure of what the future might bring. This book, now fully revised with updated information and new survey quotes, offers practical suggestions for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted students. The authors present ways to advocate for gifted education; help gifted...

Make the complex task of creating a child-centered curriculum easier with the practical guidelines and ideas in this updated and expanded handbook. Learn how to sharpen your observation and documentation skills, set up your space, and transform your teaching to reflect children's interests and needs. Insightful classroom stories, assessment tools, checklists, comparative charts, and activities encourage new approaches and self-reflection as you plan...

"Combining a unique blend of theory with academic frameworks and context while also including narrative and digestible tips, Rooted in Joy transcends the buzz and popular culture conversation on anti-racism by focusing on long-term structural solutions and keeping an eye on the day-to-day classroom. This accessible, research-based book that is beneficial to educators across levels in primary and secondary schools fills a large gap in the content currently...

Synopsis: Research shows that stress in the crucial early years of a child's life can pose dramatic, lasting challenges to development, learning, and behavior. This is the practical book early childhood professionals need to recognize stress in young children and intervene with proven relief strategies before pressures turn into big problems. Developed by celebrated early childhood expert Alice Sterling Honig, this guidebook helps readers address...

"This essential guide for working with PDA pupils outlines effective and practical ways that teachers and school staff can support these pupils, by endorsing a child-led approach to learning and assessment. Beginning with an introduction to PDA and how it can affect the education experience, the book is then followed by thoughtful, useful strategies school staff can implement to build a collaborative relationship with pupils and help them to thrive...

Offers strategies and survival tips for new teachers on topics ranging from organizational skills to lesson planning.