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Differentiated Instruction Made EasyHundreds of Multi-Level Activities for All LearnersPhyllis Kaplan et al. (Grades 2–8)This hands-on resource is designed for teachers to support the individual learning needs of their students as they participate in similar tasks. Teachers will fi nd hundreds of creative ideas that will motivate and reinforce learning for all students. The book’s dynamic activities are targeted to specifi c subject areas and will help students to experience success despite their learning challenges. Subject areas include: reading, spelling, writing, math, history, geogra-phy, science, media, art, music, and service learning. 224 pages. DKDIM • $27

Differentiation ThroughLearning Styles and MemoryMarilee Sprenger (All Grades)Utilizing an essential overview of how the brain processes, stores, and retains information, this valuable addition to your library will guide you in strategies for accessing sen-sory pathways and connecting learned content to the real world. Included are strategies to create a diverse learning environment, activities for helping students discover the best ways to retrieve information, and specifi c designs for differentiation in the classroom. Create a learning environment that addresses the needs of every student through knowledge of how the brain works. 184 pages. DSDLS • $35

10 Best Teaching PracticesHow Brain Research, Learning Styles, and Standards Defi ne Teaching CompetenciesDonna Walker Tileston (All Grades)Touches on the “top 10” teaching practices to facili-tate learning for all students, including: differentiation, learning environment, teaching for retention, collabora-tion, higher-order thinking, and technology integration. 112 pages. DWBTP • $32

Differentiation for Real ClassroomsMaking It Simple, Making It WorkKathleen Kryza, et al. (All Grades)

Based on the authors’ memorable and doable C U KAN and the Chunk, Chew, and Check frameworks, this book makes it easy for teachers to implement effective differentiated instruction. This ready-to-go resource helps educators identify a clear learning target, get to know their students as people and as learners, and understand how to vary the learning pathways to the same target for different learners. This book is an easy-to-read, application-oriented text on differentiating lessons to target all learners. 160 pages. DKDRC • $32

The Teacher’s Toolbox for Differentiating Instruction700 Strategies, Tips, Tools, and TechniquesLinda Tilton (All Grades)Personalize your existing curriculum to meet the needs of all the learners in your classroom. With 700 simple-to-use strategies, there is a tool for the needs of every teacher. Topics covered include: reading, math, study skills, organization skills, self-esteem, professional collaboration, student empowerment, and accountability. 419 pages. DTTDI • $40

Differentiated Instruction Made EasyHundreds of Multi-Level Activities for All LearnersPhyllis Kaplan et al. (Grades 2–8)This hands-on resource is designed for teachers to support the individual learning needs of their students as they participate in similar tasks. Teachers will fi nd hundreds of

10 Best Teaching PracticesHow Brain Research, Learning Styles, and Standards Defi ne Teaching CompetenciesDonna Walker Tileston (All Grades)

Based on the authors’ memorable and doable C U KAN

Lesson Design for Differentiated InstructionKathy Tuchman Glass (Grades 4–9)Differentiation allows teachers to target student needs and engage all students according to their learning preferences. Designed for teachers who are new to differentiating instruction, this book provides step-by-step guidance for creating meaningful lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies at the upper elementary and middle school levels. Plan differentiated lessons that will promote learning for every student. 216 pages. DTLD • $39

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability ClassroomsCarol Ann Tomlinson (Grades K–12)One of the most popular differentiated instruction books! This extended and updated edition includes examples and fi eld-tested strategies to help teachers succeed in today’s increasingly diverse classrooms. Learn proven ideas for how to match instructional approaches to the readiness, interests, and talents of all students including learning centers, hands-on activities, contracts, and investigative projects. Plus, read about new ways of structuring lessons to provide “scaffolds” for the lesson content, the procedures used in learning, and the products of learning. 117 pages. DTHDI • $25

The Differentiated ClassroomResponding to the Needs of All LearnersCarol Ann Tomlinson (Grades K–12)How do you divide your time, resources, and efforts to effectively instruct your students of diverse backgrounds, readiness, skill levels, and interests? Tomlinson shares the latest research on learning, education, and change that supports differentiated instruction. She offers much more than theory, fi lling the pages with real-life examples of teachers and students using and benefi ting from differentiated instruction. She guides you through small changes, then even larger ones, until differentiation becomes a way of teaching for you and your students. 132 pages. DTDC2V • $30

Making Differentiation a HabitHow to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse ClassroomsDiane Heacox, Ed.D. (Grades K–12)Strategies to help teachers seamlessly integrate differentiation practices into their daily routines. Features: cutting-edge research that connects differentiation and Response to Intervention (RTI), an easy-to-follow structure that helps you experience success in the classroom, practical and specifi c tools, surveys, templates, and checklists, in-depth information on assessment, choice opportunities, tiered assignments, grouping methods, student independence, grading, differentiating for gifted learners, teacher leaders, and schoolwide action plans. 192 pages. DHMDH • $40


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Differentiated Instruction SmartCardMeet your students’ unique learning needs with a differentiated approach to teaching. This SmartCard addresses common questions about Differentiated Instruction, outlines the many ways in which students differ, and provides practical tips for managing the DI classroom. It features strategies and insights on how to differentiate the various aspects of instruction including: fl exible grouping, assessment and evaluation, instructional materials, student support, products and presentations, instructional strategies, time and workload, diffi culty, curriculum, and recognition. Use differentiated practices to help students reach their potential! TDI • $4

Data Driven Differentiation In the Standards-Based ClassroomGayle H. Gregory & Lin Kuzmich (All Grades)Data driven instruction, standards-based teaching, and high-stakes testing are the realities for today’s schools. Learn to use classroom data to create a positive climate, differentiate instruction for student learning styles, and create effective pre-assessments, formative assessments, and fi nal assessments. Chapters include: Collecting Data to Create a Positive Classroom Climate, Adjustable Assignments for Differentiated Learning, Instructional Strategies That Increase Student Learning, and Data Driven Lesson Planning for Differentiated Learning. 224 pages. DGKDD • $37

Differentiated Instructional Strategies for ReadingIn the Content AreasCarolyn Chapman & Rita King (Grades K–12)Help students become confi dent, eager, and fl uent readers. This straightforward, easy-to-use handbook provides cre-ative yet substantial ideas and methods for infusing phonics, word analysis, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies into subject-area instruction. A creative, eclectic blend of differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, scaffolding, constructivism, and cooperative learning meth-ods and activities. 216 pages. DCKDR • $35

Differentiated Instructional Strategies for WritingIn the Content AreasCarolyn Chapman & Rita King (Grades K–12)Develop self-directed and confi dent writers. This concise guide helps you work with each student’s unique skills and needs so that every student learns to apply information, demonstrate content mastery, think and write creatively and critically, and solve real-world problems. 176 pages. DCKDW • $35

Differentiated InstructionDifferent Strategies for Different LearnersChar Forsten, et al. (Grades K–8)Students’ needs are varied. So you need a variety of strategies to teach different learners. That’s exactly what you’ll fi nd in this book—119 strategies. Strategies are arranged into grade level within each of the six sections: classroom management, community building, teacher’s toolbox, literacy, math, and assessment. 148 pages. DFDI2V • $23

Differentiated Instruction Meet your students’ unique learning needs with a differentiated approach to teaching. This SmartCard addresses common questions about Differentiated Instruction, outlines the many ways in which students differ, and provides practical tips for managing the DI classroom. It features strategies and insights on how to differentiate the various aspects of instruction including: fl exible grouping, assessment and evaluation,

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Character Education SmartCard Help your students develop character virtues! In this SmartCard, you will fi nd the answers to some fre-quently asked questions relating to character edu-cation: What is character education? Why should schools teach for character? Shouldn’t parents teach for character? Won’t teaching character virtues inter-fere with academics? You will fi nd an A to Z list of nearly 100 virtues to choose from in developing your own character development program. Share with your students the descriptions of the dozen core virtues. And use the wealth of ideas and activities to

develop character in your class and school, including how to integrate charac-ter into your curriculum. This quick-reference card is another great SmartCard you’ll want to keep within arm’s reach. TCE • $4

Personal & Social Skills Higher-Level ThinkingQuestions(Grades 3–12)Stretch your students’ interpersonal and intra-personal intelligences with these ready-to-use questions and activities. This book is brimming with questions on topics such as: All About Me, All About School, Esteem Building, Emotional Intelligence, Lying, Manners, Multiple Intel-ligences, My Favorites, Sticky Situations, and more! Questions are designed to promote higher-level thinking and interaction on a range of personal and social skills issues: “If you could be anyone else for a day, who would you be? Why? Who is your favorite musical group? If you were going to write a magazine article about the band, what would you say? Attitudes are contagious. Do your friends drag you down or bring you up?” Questions are provided in convenient reproducible question card format, perfect for a variety of engaging cooperative discussion formats provided and journal writing. Boost your students’ EQ with these provocative questions and activities. 160 pages. BQP • $19

Developing Character Higher-Level Thinking Questions(Grades 3–12)Respect! Responsibility! Integrity! Honesty! How do you develop these valued character traits? In this book of questions, you will fi nd hundreds of questions, quotations, and dilemmas to explore and develop character. Use quotations by famous folks as a springboard for writing and discussing, such as the following by Anne Frank: “The fi nal forming of a person’s

character lies in their own hands. Why is your character ultimately your own responsibility?” Use dilemmas to have students evaluate their own values and behaviors: “If someone doesn’t treat you with the respect you deserve, would you treat them with the respect they don’t deserve? Why or why not?” And have students examine their own traits and those of others with provocative questions such as: “Are there ever situations where it is best to say something you don’t believe?” Questions are provided in convenient reproducible question card format, perfect for the engaging cooperative questioning activities provided. 160 pages. BQCD • $19

Character QuotationsActivities That Build Character and CommunityTom Lickona & Matt Davidson (Grades 3–8)From preeminent character education advocates comes a surprisingly simple, yet powerful approach to building good character—through quotations. Exploring quotations about specifi c virtues and character is a wonderful way to share with students the wisdom of the ages and the importance of developing good character. One virtue is highlighted for each of 36 weeks. Each virtue-of-the-week includes 5 reproducible quote-of-the-day pages, ideal for making a transparency of the quote or posting it on a bulletin board to share with students. Each week also includes a teacher’s guide for the virtue with a kid-friendly defi nition of the virtue, refl ection questions for each quote, action assignments for the week, and a full-page, reproducible illustration of the virtue in action. Includes special chapter on cooperative structures to promote interaction and discussion over the quotations, virtues, and the concept of character. Build character with this ready-made character development program! 320 pages. BLDC • $29

Portraits of Character ComboClaudia Cangilla McAdam et Al. (Grades 3–8)Develop your students’ character through posi-tive role models. In each of these two books, there are 24 reproducible stories of people who exem-plify positive character attributes. Some stories are about well-known individuals, celebrated for their positive contributions to others, to society, and to the world. Many stories focus on everyday heroes: ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. People who rise to the occasion. People who sacri-fi ce personal safety for the sake of others or dedi-

cate their lives to a worthy cause. Both celebrities and everyday heroes serve as positive role models for students. Each portrait includes a teacher guide that highlights the desirable traits, including thinking questions and writing ideas about the story and character. 148 pages each. Regular price $38. Combo price $32 • CPOC Save $6!Books also sold separately.

• Book One BMP1 • $19 • Book Two BMP2 • $19

Emotional Intelligence SmartCardBoost your students’ Emotional Intelligence with this Smart-Card. In this colorful 17" x 11" quick-reference card, you will fi nd everything you need to get started with emotional intelli-gence. It includes an understandable synopsis of valuable infor-mation you’ll be “happy” to know about including the origin of EQ, Emotional Intelligence defi ned, the 5 dimensions of EQ, the rationale for building students’ EQ, and the most important implications for teachers. Inside, the 5 dimensions are described in detail, and practical classroom suggestions are provided. On the back, you will fi nd 17 emotion activity ideas that you can use with the hundreds of emotions listed from A to Z! You and your students will be ecstatic, elated, empowered, enthralled, excited, exhilarated, and exuberant as you explore the world of emotions with this little gem. TEI • $4

Developing Character Higher-Level Thinking Questions(Grades 3–12)Respect! Responsibility! Integrity! Honesty! How do you develop these valued character traits? In this book of questions, you will fi nd hundreds of questions, quotations, and dilemmas to

Develop your students’ character through posi-tive role models. In each of these two books, there are 24 reproducible stories of people who exem-plify positive character attributes. Some stories are about well-known individuals, celebrated for their positive contributions to others, to society, and to the world. Many stories focus on everyday heroes: ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. People who rise to the occasion. People who sacri-fi ce personal safety for the sake of others or dedi-

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Character Education Help your students develop character virtues! In this SmartCard, you will fi nd the answers to some fre-quently asked questions relating to character edu-cation: What is character education? Why should schools teach for character? Shouldn’t parents teach for character? Won’t teaching character virtues inter-fere with academics? You will fi nd an A to Z list of nearly 100 virtues to choose from in developing your

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Poster Projects for Personal & Social SkillsStudents build self knowledge, teamwork skills, character, and self-esteem as they create poster masterpieces. Each set includes 32 of the same 11" x 17" poster pages. $7 each

• All About Me PPAM• I Have Character PPCH • I Have Self-Esteem PPSE• Our Team PPOT

Developing Character CD & Lyrics PacketClint Klose & Larry WolfeTeach character through music! Music touches our hearts and our souls. And now, you can use music to help your students develop positive character traits that will serve them for life. Your students will enjoy singing these whimsical lyrics set to well-known children’s tunes. Students sing to learn about citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, friendship, honesty, perseverance, pride, respect and wisdom. Each set includes a CD and a reproducible lyrics packet.

• Primary—(Grades K–2) 35 tracks, 36 minutes. LCP • $16• Intermediate—(Grades 3–6) 32 tracks, 57 minutes. LCI • $16

What Do You Stand For?A Guide to Building CharacterBarbara A. LewisLearn how to teach for character and raise good kids in a time of declining moral values. These valuable books invite kids and teens to explore and practice honesty, kindness, integrity, tolerance, respect, and more. Inspiring quotations, challenging dilemmas, activities, and true stories of real kids help students explore what they stand for at school, at home, and in their community. Students are encouraged to understand themselves better, develop the traits that are most important to them, and become their best selves.

• For Teens—(Grades 5–12) 284 pages. DLWSF • $20• For Kids—(Grades 2–6) 172 pages. DLWSK • $15

Character Building Activities for KidsReady-to-Use Character Education Lessons & ActivitiesDarlene Mannix (Grades K–6)This straight-forward resource gives teachers, counselors, and parents over 140 common-sense lessons with reproducible activities for developing traits selected as representative of good character, such as honesty, generosity, and fairness. This guide is organized into three sections focusing on respect for self, respect for others, and a positive outlook on life. Each lesson defi nes a specifi c character trait, shows children how to recognize the trait, and provides opportunities for children to apply the trait in their own daily lives. 400 pages. DMCBA • $30

First Class Character Education Activities ProgramReady-to-Use Lessons & ActivitiesMichael D. Koehler & Karen E. Royer (Grades 7–12)This resource gives secondary teachers and counselors 95 ready-to-use lessons with reproducible activity sheets to promote healthy character development in students. Major topics covered include: the nature of good character, stu-dent behavior, motivation, communication, family involvement, anger man-agement, stress reduction, dealing with failure, impulse control, violence, prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping and sexual harassment, self-under-standing and self-acceptance, caring about the school, using appropriate language, maintaining personal appearance, and volunteering. 432 pages. DKRFC • $35

Character Education 15 Poster SetUse these attractive 11" x 17" posters to teach your students the mean-ing of 15 of the most desirable character virtues. Each poster defi nes a virtue in words your students will understand. Motivate your students to be the best they can be. Decorate your classroom. Post all 15 around the classroom, create a character bulletin board, or keep the posters on a fl ip chart so you can fl ip to the virtue you want to spotlight for the week or month. Printed on durable poster paper. PCE • $19

ChoicesA Cooperative Confl ict Resolution GameColleen C. Uhl (All Grades)Teach your students how to solve their own confl icts! Each team receives a set of Team Confl ict Strips, each with a cooperative learning confl ict scenario. Teams use Choice Cards to discuss and prioritize solutions to the confl ict. Teams can generate their own confl ict scenarios, use actual confl icts they encounter as they work together, and come up with their own choices to solve the confl icts. Each team also receives Personal Confl ict Strips so students can work on the confl icts they face in “real life.” Choices provides students with a positive model for dealing with confl icts, and equips them with a simple, valuable life skill—the power to choose! Includes enough games for nine teams. MCUC • $20

Building Everyday Leadership in All KidsAn Elementary Curriculum to Promote Attitudes and Actions for Respect and SuccessMariam G. MacGregor (Grades K–6)Anyone can be a leader—and it’s never too early to start learning what leadership means and how to lead. This resource engages all emerging leaders, at all emotional and academic levels, by taking a full, practical approach to building personal and group leadership attitudes. The easy-to-use activities, in categories such as Understanding Leadership, Communication, Working with Others, Problem Solving, and Making a Difference, are designed to promote group interaction, build self-confi dence, and allow students to explore personal understanding. A special set of activities is specifi cally geared toward kids who are transitioning to middle school. Digital content includes customizable reproducible forms. DMBEL • $30

Character Building Activities for KidsReady-to-Use Character Education Lessons & ActivitiesDarlene Mannix (Grades K–6)This straight-forward resource gives teachers, counselors, and parents over 140 common-sense lessons with reproducible activities for developing traits selected as representative of good character, such as honesty, generosity, and fairness. This guide is organized into three sections focusing on respect for self, respect for others, and a positive outlook on life. Each lesson defi nes

Character Building Activities for Kids

Poster Projects for Personal & Social SkillsStudents build self knowledge, teamwork skills, character, and self-esteem as they create poster masterpieces. Each set includes 32 of the same 11" x 17" poster pages.

• All About Me

Developing Character Clint Klose & Larry WolfeTeach character through music! Music touches our hearts and our souls. And now, you can use music to help your students develop positive character traits that will serve them for life. Your students will enjoy singing these whimsical lyrics set to well-known children’s tunes. Students sing to learn

Teach character through music! Music touches our hearts and our souls. And now, you can use music to help your students develop positive character

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