Nurturing Your Child's Well-Being: Middle School

Nurturing Your Child's Well-Being: Middle School is a short and accessible parent guide that provides ideas and activities for developing social and emotional learning (SEL) in children in grades 6-8. Based on the concepts in the authors' popular teacher resource, Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us, this book empowers parents to support children's self-awareness, emotional literacy, social connection, and general well-being. Self-reflection questions and exercises help parents connect the book's insights to their own lives. With clear explanations and plenty of visuals, the Nurturing Your Child's Well-Being collection makes it simple for adults and children to grow and thrive together.

Around the World Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Embark on a global adventure with this enthralling 16-book set, designed for children in grades 4 through 8. Journey through the diverse landscapes and cultures of North America, Central America, and South America. Discover the rich history and modern wonders of Western and Eastern Europe. Explore the ancient traditions and contemporary life of the Middle East and traverse the vibrant regions of West and North Africa. Delve into the vast and varied continent of Asia and the enchanting lands of Southeast Asia. Experience the unique ecosystems of Oceania, the lush rainforests, and the stark beauty of the polar regions. Learn about governments around the world, the strategic importance of the Suez Canal, and other crucial global trade routes. Each book combines engaging storytelling, intriguing facts, and colorful illustrations, making geography and world studies a captivating experience for young minds.

Around the United States Social Studies Readers 16-Book Set

Dive into the rich tapestry of American geography and history with this captivating book set, perfect for grades 4 through 8. Explore the bustling cities and serene landscapes of the Northeast, and journey through the culturally vibrant Southeast. Discover the unique charm of US Territories and the iconic landmarks of Washington, DC. Travel across the vast Midwest, known for its plains and Great Lakes, and scale the heights of the Rocky Mountain States. Experience the diverse cultures of the Southwest and the dynamic beauty of the West. Learn about the mighty Mississippi River and other crucial waterways that have shaped the nation's growth. Take a nostalgic trip down the historic Route 66, and gain insights into the workings of state governments. Each book in this series is a blend of engaging narratives, fascinating facts, and vivid illustrations, making learning an adventure for young readers.

It Won't Ever Be the Same: A Teen's Guide to Grief and Grieving

Help young people name, express, and give shape to their grief with this book on grieving for teens.

When You're the New Teacher: 28 Strategies to Align Your Good Intentions with Your Teaching Practices

Self-directed, self-paced professional learning teachers can use to build agency and improve their practice, with easy-to-digest ideas that can be implemented in the classroom the next day.

50 Strategies for Cooperative Learning ebook

Unlock the power of collaboration in the classroom! This guide includes easy-to-implement strategies for fostering an academically engaging and emotionally supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted and Supported

Written by leaders in the field of neurodiversity-affirming education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive. It offers an accessible introduction to the history, context, science, and culture around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Additionally, it contains concrete strategies for building school and classroom environments that support neurodivergent students.Chapters include tables and sidebars to help readers retain and reference important information. This book also provides real-world flavor in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and how educators support them. These features allow readers to contextualize what they've learned and feel confident as they implement change.

50 Strategies for Cooperative Learning

Unlock the power of collaboration in the classroom! This guide includes easy-to-implement strategies for fostering an academically engaging and emotionally supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management: 8 Prevention Practices and 50 Interventions

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management gives K-5 teachers tools to build relationships with students, manage behaviors, and help students develop appropriate social-emotional skills. It offers a solution for teachers who struggle to meet educational goals because disruptive behaviors take up their time and attention.The first half of this book presents background information and research on prosocial skills and student behavior. It empowers readers to identify when behavior change is appropriate and when other considerations, such as culture and neurodiversity, may be relevant. The second half is a how-to manual that offers easy, effective ideas for reducing problematic student behaviors and building prosocial skills.

Summer Scholars: Mathematics: Rising 8th Grade Add-on Pack

Expand your classroom library and develop a love of learning with this mathematics Add-On Pack for rising eighth grade!

Summer Scholars: Language Arts: Rising 8th Grade Add-on Pack

Expand your classroom library and develop a love of learning with this language arts Add-On Pack for rising eighth grade!

Learn and Create: Grade 8

Introducing Learn and Create-your go-to solution for preventing short-term learning loss! Designed specifically for eighth graders on 1- to 2-week school breaks, this innovative product will help keep students inspired even when they're away from the classroom.

James Webb Telescope 6-Pack

Learn how astronomers use the James Webb Space Telescope to explore the universe and study galaxies! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

How Earthquakes and Volcanos Change the Planet 6-Pack

Did you know scientists study earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to discover how they change Earth? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Mass Extinctions 6-Pack

Explore how life on Earth has evolved and adapted over billions of years! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan builds secondary students’ literacy skills.

Natural Resources on Earth 6-Pack

Water and air and sunlight, oh my! Learn more about natural resources in this 6-pack of STEAM text cards. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack and the accompanying lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

How Is Weather Forecasted? 6-Pack

Learn how meteorologists use patterns in the air and technology to predict the weather! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Surviving Extreme Weather 6-Pack

From hurricanes to frostbite, discover how humans have found ways to live in the most extreme environments on Earth! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack includes STEAM text cards and a lesson plan.

Garbology at the Smithsonian 6-Pack

Did you know there are garbologists, scientists who study trash? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack about studying trash to become more sustainable includes STEAM text cards and a lesson plan.

All About TEMPO 6-Pack

Learn how this satellite helps scientists keep track of air pollution and study its effects! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Earth & Space Science Add-on Pack

Learn how the engineering design process can help solve real-world problems! This physical science add-on pack fosters creativity and innovation with 16 nonfiction readers and text cards, which include hands-on STEAM challenges.

Glow & Grow: A Brown Girl's Guide to Being Well and Finding Joy

There's Research for That: Your K-5 Literacy Instruction Questions Answered

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition