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Learn how teachers can use language words, tone, and pace to increase student engagement, build a positive classroom community, and more effectively manage behavior by helping children develop confidence, competence, and self-control. Since the first edition was published in 2007, thousands of educators have used The Power of Our Words as their guide to getting the most from positive teacher language. The second edition includes the concise explanations, concrete examples from real classrooms, and quick-scan charts showing recommended language for many classroom situations that made this book a bestseller, and adds: Greater academic focus: More on using teacher language to boost academic engagement and achievement Lighter, more open page design: Easier reading and scanning Inspiring foreword: A powerful vision linking teacher language, Common Core State Standards, and 21st century learning. Index: Quick help finding the topic you need

Here is a wide variety of easy-to-teach and easy-to-do activities suitable for kindergartners to 5th graders, from guessing games to songs and chants to hands-on experiments to inspire interest in math and practice skills.

Use Interactive Modeling to teach academic and social skills, routines, transitions, use of materials - any behavior, skill, or routine that needs to be done in a specific way. When teachers use this technique, children quickly learn exactly what to do, and they remember better. You'll spend less time reteaching, and your students will spend more time learning. book includes sample lessons, scripts, a planning guide, and a summary of research on the principles behind Interactive Modeling. -- website