Schools and Instruction Books

This book is the only thing I have found that explains exactly what a school has to do to get connected to the Internet and how to do so without making some huge mistakes. Other books talk about using the Web, and that's great. This one talks about what a school principal needs to know: how to get community support, how to plan site facilities.

I loved the pictures in this book and the wonderful stories that go with them. I especially loved learning more about Helmi Juvonen. It is wonderful to see an artist of her calibre receiving this kind of recognition and to see such an excellent overview of Northwestern art. Wes Wehr's drawings, particuarly the Aztec High Priestess with the sparkplugs in her headress, are quintessential examples of his droll part-kachina, part-insect, part-outer-space "Little Monsters". I highly recommend this volume to anyone interested in experiencing the unique qualities of Northwestern art.

Its a good book for music teachers. we are Don Duponts students and he is a great teacher. If you are a music teacher this is the book for you.

great resource for art projects. I have used this book in my classroom for a few years and I have taken ideas and full projects from it. It is a great resource for the 6-12 age range.

This is one of the books we use in class. The children like the subject of cats. I have them add a quote to their pictures using 516 Sensational Cat Quotes, Proverbs, Quips and Jokes for Scrapbooking, Crafting and Fun.
The students are happy with their projects. We make cards and save the originals.
Everyone says it is a fun class and that they enjoy this drawing book.

This book is teaching me how
to draw dogs very well.

As an instructor of one of the Language Arts methods classes at Southeastern Louisiana University, it was quite alarming to find so little on my subject matter. Other books include bits and pieces of material on Language Arts. This book contains many of the concepts that I feel pre-service teachers must be made aware of. I have reviewed the concepts and the examples that this book provides and I am quite pleased with all aspects of this book. I will make this book a requirement my class next semester!

Terrific resource for parents, teachers, and school districts interested in beginning a foreign language program in the elementary schools. Written by a thoroughly knowledgeable author who has taught foreign languages in the Milwaukee foreign language magnet schools for over 20 years. Also she is an experienced consultant to school districts all over the United States who are interested in starting a viable foreign language program for young learners. Her practical advice is invaluable for school districts as well as parents and teachers who want to support such a program. So few school districts offer foreign language learning in the elementary schools that there are not many resources available to assist school districts in setting up programs. This is the only comprehensive book on this subject.

Chapters are included on the following topics:

Rationale, History, and Program Models

1. Making the Case for Early Foreign Language Programs 2. Learning from the Past to Enhance the Present and the Future. 3. Selecting and Developing a Program Model

Theoretical Foundations, Language, Content, and Culture

4. Building Programs on a Solid Foundation: From Theory to Practice 5. Learning from the Experiences of Immersion Programs 6. Language, Culture, and Curriculum Interact: Creating an Environment for Communication 7. Language, Culture, and Curriculum Interact: Drawing on the Whole Curriculum 8. Language, Culture, and Curriculum Interact: Experiencing Culture in the Classroom

Planning, Assessment, and Teachers

9. Making it Happen: Planning Curriculum and Day to Day Instruction 10. Using Assessment to Help Students and Programs Grow 11. Preparing Teachers for Early Language Programs

Early Foreign Language Programs

12. Implementing Programs: Budgets, Staffing, and Other Practical Issues 13. Stocking the Foreign Language Classroom with Materials and Resources 14. Bringing Language to Life: Choosing and Creating Classroom Activities

Appendixes - 7 appendixes with almost 100 pages of practical, useful information for the foreign language teacher.

This book will provide you with a thorough grounding in early foreign language learning. Good luck with your new program!

Focuses on the layers of art education, from the actual art activity to the aesthetic qualities. Full of excellent examples that solidify concepts, making the transition to the classroom seamless.

Well done and easy to use. Very informative, concerning both the research side and actual practice in the classroom.

Highly recommended.