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Summer is here!

TeachersPet@evpl — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:33:00 GMT

Hi again! Lots of new books in the Educational Materials area to use over the summer! Keep those academic skills sharp!

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BIRTH-PRESCHOOL

BABY'S FAVORITE RHYMES TO SIGN by Penny Warner. American Sign Language. Chapters include ABC's, numbers, nighttime, celebrations, action, and animals.

SCHOLASTIC SUMMER EXPRESS. 100 activity pages to practice alphabet, phonics, counting, adding, subtracting, vocabulary, handwriting, and more.

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ELEMENTARY

SCHOLASTIC SUMMER EXPRESS. 100 activity pages to practice reading, math, writing, vocabulary, grammar, handwriting, and more. Five books, for the summer between grades K-1; 1-2; 2-3; 3-4; and 4-5

LEARN EVERY DAY series. 100 best ideas, which include learning objectives, vocabulary, children's books, materials, and assessment. Topics are: BUGS AND SPIDERS; ANIMALS; and OUR GREEN EARTH.

CATCHING READERS BEFORE THEY FALL: supporting readers who struggle, K-4 by Pat Johnson. Includes explanations, strategies, assessment, and practical answers.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRAMMAR SMART JUNIOR: good grammar made easy by Jane Mallison, Gr. 6-8. Covers basics such as diagramming sentences, tricky words, parts of speech, verb tenses, and punctuation.

MATH SMART JUNIOR: math you'll enjoy! by Carolyn Wheater. Gr. 6-8. Covers approximation, probability and averages, fractions and decimals, geometry, and algebra.

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TEENS

READ, REMEMBER, RECOMMEND FOR TEENS: a reading journal for book lovers by Rachelle Knight. More than 2,500 award-winning and notable reading suggestions, including fiction, historical fiction, romance, science fiction, graphic novels, manga, paranormal, urban lit, reluctant reader, non-fiction, and poetry.

TEEN CHICK LIT: a guide to reading interests by Christine Meloni. Categorizes and describes more than 500 titles in 6 major subgenres.

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MIXED GRADES

SCARY, GROSS, AND ENLIGHTENING BOOKS FOR BOYS GRADES 3-12 by Deborah Ford. 10 chapters, listing books and strategies for teaching in a wide variety of categories and genres.

THE LITTLE BIG BOOK FOR MOMS. Fairy tales, poetry, songs, stories, recipes, nursery rhymes, finger games, activities. Tenth anniversary edition. 100 full-color and 150 line illustrations.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA

THE AUTISM MOM'S SURVIVAL GUIDE (for dads, too!) by Susan Senator. Creating a balanced and happy life while raising a child with autism.

THE EVERYDAY ADVOCATE: standing up for your child with autism by Areva Martin. Three parts: The Call to Advocacy; Personal Advocacy; Public Advocacy.

1001 GREAT IDEAS FOR TEACHING & RAISING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S by Ellen Notbohm. Chapters: Sensory Integration; Communication and Language; Behavior; Daily Living; Thinking Social, Being Social; and Teachers and Learners.

Parents: Did you read in the newspaper where a movie for kids with autism is scheduled for Showplace South? FREE movie admission for children with autism on June 12 at 10 a.m. Sensory-friendly: lights raised and sound lowered. A Snack Pack (popcorn, candy, soft drink) will be available, and those on special diets are welcome to bring their own snacks. RESERVATIONS are required and must be made by June 7. For more information and to register, contact Belinda Davis (812) 485-7397

THE SOUND OF HOPE: recognizing, coping with, and treating your child's auditory processing disorder by Lois Heymann. APD affects the brain's ability to accurately process the sounds of speech, which in turn impedes the ability to communicate. Three sections: Recognizing and Understanding APD; Coping Daily with APD; and Treating APD Through Skill Building.

THE ADHD WORKBOOK FOR KIDS: helping children gain self-confidence, social skills & self-control by Lawrence Shapiro. 44 simple, fun activities to teach kids to improve attention and focus, control emotions, and communicate effectively with friends.

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AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA NEW BOOKS!

TeachersPet@evpl — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:39:00 GMT

Once again, I have great new books to share with you from the Educational Materials area in the READ Center at Cental Library!

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Early Childhood

ROUTINES & TRANSITIONS: a guide for early childhood professionals by Nicole Malenfant. 11 chapters, including Hygiene; Snacks and Meals; Nap Time; Dressing; Cleaning Up; Group Time; Unavoidable Waiting

HOLLYHOCKS AND HONEYBEES: garden projects for young children by Sara Starbuck. Garden themes include: Bird; Butterfly; Dinosaur; Kitchen; Sensory, and more!

EASY SONGS FOR SMOOTH TRANSITIONS IN THE CLASSROOM by Nina Araujo. Includes CD that teaches the melodies for all 69 songs. Seven chapters, including greetings and goodbyes; gatherings and dismissals; cleaning up; waiting; and slowing down.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Elementary School

INVOLVING PARENTS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S READING DEVELOPMENT: a guide for teachers by Bruce Johnson. Includes CD. Ten chapters, great handouts.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Overlapping Grade Levels

WRITE WHAT YOU SEE: 99 photos to inspire writing by Hank Keller. Includes CD with photos and writing prompts.

DON'T PICK ON ME: help for kids to stand up to and deal with bullies by Susan Green. 37 simple, fun activities to teach kids to deal with teasing, name-calling, cyberbullying; to cope with feeling left out; and to get help when necessary.

STORYTIME STRETCHERS: tongue twisters, choruses, games, and charades by Naomi Baltuck. Includes music, hand motions, tips, time lengths, and target audiences.

THE ROUND BOOK: rounds kids love to sing by Margaret MacDonald. From 16th century tunes to contemporary camp songs. Eleven chapters, 80 songs.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Homeschooling

RADICAL UNSCHOOLING: a revolution has begun by Dayna Martin. A new approach.

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EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AREA - Religious

BIBLE FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS: classy, flashy Bible dramas by Kristi Hemingway. 26 dramatic activities.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA - Juvenile

MY FRIEND HAS (ADHD) (DOWN SYNDROME) (DYSLEXIA) by Amanda Tourville. Nice picture books about friends, with information about the disability.

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SPECIAL RESOURCES AREA - Adult

WHEN ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS: understanding the challenging behaviors of young children and students with disabilities by Kim Davis. 11 chapters. Information and tools on working with children whose primary way to communicate is through challenging behaviors.

MAKING SENSE OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS: create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options by James Coplan. Three parts, 16 chapters: The World of the Child; The World of Intervention Services; The World of the Family

THE BEST KIND OF DIFFERENT: our family's journey with Asperger's Syndrome by Sonda Schilling (the dad is Curt Schilling, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox).

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