Bøger af Lisa van Gemert

Supercharge your vocabulary instruction. Engage learners. See incredible results right away. Here's how.You've been teaching vocabulary forever.You've got vocabulary instruction books on the shelves.You may have attended professional development about how to teach vocabulary.You know that a solid understanding of academic vocabulary is mission critical for student achievement.Yet somehow, it's still a struggle.- Students still confuse or misunderstand important concepts.- They solve math problems incorrectly, not because they didn't know how to do the computation, but because they didn't fully own the terms they needed to know.- You spend time, but your students aren't getting the results they need.Here's the answer you've been waiting for. It's a simple, engaging (Dare we say fun?) method for teaching the academic vocabulary your students need in a way that works.It's a research-based method that's been tried and tested with students just like yours in classrooms just like yours.Your days of worrying about your students' understanding of key terms are over.Welcome to Concept Capsules(TM), the method you've been waiting for.Learn the simple, research-based strategy that works for all content areas across a wide range of grade levels. Promise.In this book, you will discover: - Everything you need to implement this proven, time-tested, research-based method for teaching vocabulary seamlessly- The neuroscience behind why it works- Strategies you can use for things other than vocabulary (you may never look at quizzes the same again)- Step-by-step directions to replicate the method in your classroomRemaster the mastery of academic vocabulary.

Want to know the best practices for managing a gifted life to its fullest? Would you like to know what specific steps you (or your children) can take to get along more effectively in the world? Living Gifted is your guide to making the most of a gifted life. With fifty-two tips - one for each week of the year - Living Gifted is the only guide of its kind for gifted youth and adults.-Discover how to motivate the gifted brain (and whose job it is)-Learn best practices in brain health for great brains-Practice some helpful habits-Gain insight in how to function equally well in and out of Giftedland-Explore the critical soft skills everyone needs but doesn't always develop -Become an effective mentor of your own mindComplete with examples from real lives, quotes from great minds, and down-to-earth advice, Living Gifted illuminates the steps on the journey to a full and satisfying gifted life. Its compelling format includes not only information, but also the opportunity for the reader to reflect, plan and practice the skills and knowledge introduced. Living Gifted is perfect for individuals, families and classrooms. Its readable style appeals to wide variety of readers, and Lisa's typical no-holds-barred frankness makes it truly useful. Spark some great conversations, grab great ideas, and join in on the journey to a great life in Giftedland.

The Definitive Practical Guide to Managing PerfectionismFor perfectionists of all types, whether children or adults, this practical guide explains myths about perfectionism and provides a new paradigm with practical steps to turn the negative into positive, build resilience, and develop optimism.For Parents, Teachers, and Even Young ReadersWhether you're a parent, a teacher, or even a tween or teen, this readable book will guide you through the maze and struggle of perfectionism, helping you implement the strategies that will work for you.Research-based, Everyday Life ApprovedPerfectionism translates the research on goal setting, perseverance, mindset, and habits into tips and hacks for taming the perfectionist in all of us.Legacy Award WinnerPerfectionism is the winner of the 2018 TAGT Legacy Award for the best book for parents of the gifted.About the AuthorLisa Van Gemert is an educator, widely-known speaker, and the former Youth and Education Ambassador for Mensa. An expert in the care and feeding of gifted children, she shares her expertise on her website, giftedguru.com.What Others Are Saying"Finally, a book on perfectionism that delivers on its promise of managing the "never good enough" lives ... highly-readable and engaging ... marries theory and practice with exquisite clarity ... sound advice."- James R. Delisle, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University. Co-author of When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers and 19 other books."Packed with practical ideas parents and teachers can readily implement to help those struggling with perfectionism, this book is the PERFECT resource to help adults teach and model happy imperfection."- Ed Amend, Psy.D., Clinical psychologist and former Board member, Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted"Who better to write a book about perfectionism than a recovering perfectionist? Invaluable new insights on perfectionism ... a must-read for parents and teachers struggling to understand the young perfectionists in their lives."- Lisa Conrad, Owner, Gifted Parenting Support, and Moderator of Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT on Twitter."Lisa Van Gemert is your guide out of Perfectionland! She gives inspiration and a roadmap for a life filled with joy, while still pursuing your personal best. The stories and strategies in these pages can literally transform lives."- Dan Peters, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Summit Center, and author of Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child's Fears and related books."I wish I had known these strategies in raising my own highly capable children. Full of commonsense advice for parents and teachers, and a good helping of humor, the logical strategies will be easy to try at home and at school."- Jane Hesslein, M.A., Humanities teacher, Seattle Country Day School and former Board member, Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted